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Robin Stevens

Death of Robin Stevens

February 24, 2026
The death has been announced of the composer Robin Stevens


podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23, 2026
The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Wantage

Report & Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23, 2026
Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23, 2026
Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23, 2026
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Colours Fly (Wendy Nevard)

February 23, 2026
A super upbeat opener which will add plenty of musical colour to any concert.


Skelmanthorpe

Results: 2026 NEMBBA Contest

February 23, 2026
There were successful early Area runouts for Skelmanthorpe, South Yorkshire Police, Leicestershire Coop, Dronfield and Matlock.


Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21, 2026
The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21, 2026
A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21, 2026
There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21, 2026
If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19, 2026
We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.


Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18, 2026
30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.


Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18, 2026
A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.


John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18, 2026
John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Fanfares and Proclamations (Steven Ponsford)

February 18, 2026
A fantastic concert opener from the pen of Steven Ponsford.


Buckley

Tredegar to pay musical tribute to Buckley family

February 18, 2026
The musical lives of Brian and Richard Buckley is to be celebrated in a special concert undertaken by Welsh champion Tredegar.


Howard Snell

Snell makes honorary return to Foden's

February 18, 2026
One of the iconic figures in Foden's Band history has become a Honorary Vice President.


Leeds Best of Brass

Black Dyke Band set for Pudsey showcase

February 18, 2026
The Yorkshire champion will head to Pudsey as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


Yorkshire Imps

Imps look for a helping hand...

February 18, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial is looking for a new signing or two — but you don't have to be able to play an instrument.


Renshaw

Conclusion ahead to Renshaw and Hade Edge link

February 18, 2026
The musical partnership between Derek Renshaw and Hade Edge Band will come to an amicable end at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

February 18, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


bbe

Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

February 16, 2026
The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16, 2026
A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16, 2026
The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.




Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band adds to conductor experience

October 11 • The Italian Brass Band has played its part in giving conductors a very different musical experience.


West Wales BBA

Report & Results: 2026 West Wales BBA Festival

October 11 • Parc & Dare continues its run of prize-winning form as Markham & District, Cwmtawe, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Llanharan & Bryncae Brass claim the honours in Cefneithin.


Elland

All ages of playing experience showcase excellence in Elland

October 11 • There was a super day of competitive solo, duet and quartet action on show at Elland Silver Band's popular event.


Stephen Cobb

Cobb to lead Kingdom Triumphant workshop

October 11 • Dr Stephen Cobb will lead a workshop on Eric Ball's iconic work — and its open to everyone to be part of for free.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

October 11 • We are looking for a repiano cornet player to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts and contests all year round.


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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