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Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 04, 2025
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

December 04, 2025
The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.


Delph

It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas

December 04, 2025
A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.


Friary Brass

Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas

December 04, 2025
An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.


Ron Westacott

Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed

December 03, 2025
The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.


mUSIC

Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students

December 03, 2025
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.


Tom

Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow

December 03, 2025
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.


Pemberton

Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton

December 03, 2025
The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.


bRIGHOUSE

Lomas farewell at Brighouse

December 03, 2025
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.


Realms

BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)

December 03, 2025
A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.


Whitburn

Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships

December 03, 2025
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.


Thomas Pearse

Tragic death of Lydbrook player

December 03, 2025
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.


David Nicholson

Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington

December 03, 2025
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.


instruments

Imps amnesty for returnees

December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band


English cornet and Sackbutt

Christmas comes early in York

December 03, 2025
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.


Brassers

Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33

December 03, 2025
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 03, 2025
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 03, 2025
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves


Friary

Report & Result: 2025 Wessex BBA Contest

December 02, 2025
Friary made it a double to celebrate in Wessex as they end the year with a successful day at the seaside.


Willebroek

Report & Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships

December 02, 2025
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.


milnrow

Report & Result: 2025 Besson Scottish Open

November 30, 2025
Milnrow retains their cross border title in Perth to round off a year of substantial progress under MD, Christopher Binns.


swiss

Report & Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships

November 30, 2025
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.


Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29, 2025
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27, 2025
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27, 2025
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.




Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

June 19 • It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

June 19 • New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

June 19 • The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Saturday 20 June • The Community Church, Werter Road, Putney. SW15 2LL


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


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