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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.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27, 2025
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27, 2025
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27, 2025
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Chicago

Report & Results: 2025 US Open Championship

November 27, 2025
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.


ISB

Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB

November 26, 2025
Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.


Philip Harper

Harper to head to USA in 2026

November 26, 2025
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.


Begium

Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges

November 26, 2025
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.


Kerkrade

World Cup draws made...

November 26, 2025
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.




Ben Dixon

Dixon docks at Marsden for York challenge

July 24 • Grimethorpe MD, Ben Dixon will lead Marsden Silver Prize Band at the First Section National Finals.


nybbs

Scottish youth ready for NYBBS experience

July 24 • 143 talented young players will head to Perthshire for what promises to be an inspirational week of fun and serious music making.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies: The new Sterling Royale Euphonium and Baritone now available

July 24 • Band Supplies has taken stock of the eagerly anticipated Royale Euphonium and Baritone from Sterling Instruments.


Bandamonium

Countdown on for Bandamonium

July 23 • There will be bandamonium in Devon on Saturday 25th July — and you can enjoy it all live and on demand thanks to NXTOD.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Ashington Colliery Band

July 24 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Rushden Town Band

July 23 • Trombone and Bb bass positions available.


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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