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Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 21, 2025
It's a live show today from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges — so why not join them this evening at 6.00pm.


That's Not Banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 13

December 21, 2025
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tom and Chris are full of Christmas spirit and festive fun for their latest podcast.


Cory

Cory appoint new principal cornet

December 21, 2025
Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.


4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16, 2025
The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16, 2025
The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16, 2025
The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16, 2025
There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Tynan

Tynan adds to conducting portfolio

December 16, 2025
Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed Tommy Tynan as its new Musical Director.


wobplay

Pop a Wobplay gift subscription in a stocking

December 16, 2025
If you want to give a no-hassle sure fire winner to the brass band love of your life this Christmas...


Fodens Presentation

Foden's round off year with awards and goodbyes

December 16, 2025
The North West Regional Champion has rounded off a busy year by thanking its supporters, partners and players who have given outstanding commitment.


Cambrian BRASS

Open invite for Cambrian Brass workshop

December 16, 2025
The new banding ensemble in Aberystwyth is offering an open door welcome for a workshop day for all led by Cerys Hughes and Rob Nicholson.


Angels

Ellington claims Classic spot for Xmas

December 16, 2025
Ellington Colliery Band has been featured on primetime Classic FM with a festive favourite.


Hope

BrookWright Music: Hope (Nathanael Watchorn)

December 16, 2025
A deeply reflective work, shaped by themes of serenity, renewal, and spirituality offers the perfect lyrical interlude for bands in concerts.


Bodmin trio to head to Children's Band

December 16, 2025
Three talented young Cornish players will represent their band and county with the National Children's Band of Great Britain next year.


RWCMD

Brass stars set for Cardiff appearances

December 16, 2025
Sergio Carolino and Ben Goldscheider will be featured in performance mode at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff early next year.


Regionals

Adjudicator change at Midlands Regional Championships

December 16, 2025
Jack Capstaff joins the adjudication team for the Midlands Regional Championships in Bedworth next year.


Higginbottom

Festive surprise for Higginbottom

December 16, 2025
There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.


Parr Bandstand

Besses aim for Bandstand return

December 16, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.


Christmas

UniBrass launch festive fund raisers

December 16, 2025
The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.


whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13, 2025
Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11, 2025
Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11, 2025
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11, 2025
Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

December 11, 2025
The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.


Orcheatra

New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters

December 11, 2025
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.




EverReady Band

New duo at EverReady

January 10 • New talent is welcomed at EverReady Band as they say a fond farewell to a stalwart performer.


Mallinson

Hammonds sign NYBBGB flugel Mallinson

January 10 • The Hammonds Band has signed Noah Mallinson as their new flugel horn player.


John Wallace CBE

John Wallace becomes new Honorary Vice President at coop

January 10 • The Brass in Concert champion has spoken of its pride that John Wallace CBE has become its new Honorary Vice President.


Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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