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Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 06, 2025
A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


Art of Banfing

The Art of Banding comes to British Open...

September 06, 2025
A new project that aims to bring awareness of the passion of banding will be adding to increasing social media coverage at the British Open this year.


Phiip Wilby

Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham

September 05, 2025
A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.


Simon Johnson

Johnson takes principal lead at LSO

September 05, 2025
Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.


Bon Accord Youth

Youthful future assured at Bon Accord

September 05, 2025
Fantastic outreach work sees a new youth band set up by Bon Accord Silver Band.


Birmingham Citadel Band

Citadel welcome to the British Open

September 05, 2025
The Birmingham Citadel Band will offer a warm musical welcome to the 171st British Open Championship on Saturday.


Kirkintilloch Band

Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends

September 05, 2025
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.


Seth Hamill

Deep Harmony electronic spark from Hamill

September 05, 2025
A new album that combines bass trombone solos with synthesised and electronic music samples has just been released by soloist Seth Hamill.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke withdraws from Cheltenham

September 05, 2025
A shortage of players forces the Midlands First Section Area champion to withdraw from the National Final at Cheltenham next weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

September 05, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge as well as details of the Cheltenham National Finals.


British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 04, 2025
You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 02, 2025
Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 02, 2025
The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 02, 2025
Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 02, 2025
The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Oldroyd

Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist

September 02, 2025
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.


Star Crossed Lovers

Looking for an Open preview?

September 02, 2025
Nearly all the bands will give you the opportunity to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before Saturday — so go along and find out more about Stephen Roberts' take on Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet'


work

Job opportunities at Brass Bands England

September 02, 2025
Two new job opportunities have come up at Brass Bands England.


Brighouse

Brighouse trio to take final bow at Open

September 02, 2025
The acclaimed Brighouse & Rastrick trombone section will make one final contest appearance together at the British Open in Birmingham on the weekend.


Fodens Youth

New term for new intake at Foden's Youth

September 02, 2025
The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.


Copyright

New copyright resource launched by BBE

September 02, 2025
Brass Bands England has produced a guide to help bands find clarity about the complexities of copyright law.


Boarshurst

Boarshurst's Prophet making comes to an end

September 02, 2025
The musical partnership between Senior Trophy winner and Jamie Prophet has come to an end.


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 6

September 01, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.


Alan Catherall

Catherall arrangement treasure trove opened

September 01, 2025
The fantastic arrangements of Alan Catherall will now be available to bands thanks to a partnership link with EverReady Band and EpicZebra.


swbba

Entry boost for SWBBA Contest

September 01, 2025
There will be 42 performances to enjoy at the 77th SWBBA Championships in Torquay in November.




Wilby

Wilby premiere in County Down

June 20 • Philip Wilby's 'Spring Requiem' will receive its world premiere performed by the Ulster Consort & Players.


Cooperation

Invisible presence for cooperation band in Orkney

June 20 • the cooperation band will perform Gabrieli's 'Invisible Symphony' as well as their Brass in Concert winning 'La Premier' as part of the St Magnus International Festival in Orkney.


Elland

Elland set for showcase six-pack spectacular

June 20 • Six ensembles from the Yorkshire band will take to the stage at Huddersfield Town Hall next month in a fantastic show of community led music making.


Band Supplies

Muted quartet set to help holiday treats

June 20 • Get a quartet of Champion cornet mutes from Band Supplies are you will save a few bob on those new sunglasses your always wanted for your hols...


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.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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