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Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30, 2026
New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28, 2026
Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28, 2026
4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28, 2026
The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Black Dyke Band

Enjoy Yazu again and again

January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.


Peter Moore

Moore shortlisted for RPS Instrumentalist Award

January 27, 2026
The virtuoso trombone soloist has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award.


NYBBGB Horizons

National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders

January 27, 2026
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.


Crfoton

Music Trust gains leading consultancy support

January 27, 2026
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)

January 27, 2026
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.


Whitburn

Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands

January 27, 2026
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Area line-ups confirmed

January 27, 2026
There will be 54 bands battling to become Yorkshire champions in Huddersfield in March.


Pontardulias

Bont experience new signings and returnees

January 27, 2026
Pontardulais Band will look forward to a busy start to the new contesting year boosted by additions to their ranks.


Regionals

Kapitol issues Third Section Regional test-piece errata

January 27, 2026
Competing bands and adjudicators will all have access to a comprehensive errata for the forthcoming Third Section Area test-piece.


Pontypridd

New composition to be focal point of Pontypridd Festival

January 27, 2026
A new work is hopefully being composed to celebrate a musical focal point of Pontypridd.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 27, 2026
It's a belated Burns Night celebration from Martin and Julie.


Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26, 2026
A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24, 2026
A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23, 2026
The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Meadeuphs

Euph and baritone prelude to RNCM Festival

January 22, 2026
The RNCM Euphonium & Baritone Ensemble will provide the musical aperitif for the weekend of concert performances and discussions in Manchester.


Yorkshire Youth Band

Yorkshire Youth set for RNCM showcase

January 22, 2026
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band are ready to make a memorable mark at this weekend's RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Score

Red Admiral announces launch of Access to Adjudication initiative

January 22, 2026
A new approach to brass band adjudication training is being offered through the Red Admiral Music Academy


Band Supplies

Band Supplies has Area ready instruments to go....

January 22, 2026
If its the perfect instrument you are looking for to boost your Area chances, then Band Supplies may well have the perfect Besson choice for you...




NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • 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 • 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 • 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 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


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