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Medal

Composer opportunity with choral link

December 11, 2025
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod


Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

December 11, 2025
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

December 11, 2025
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

December 11, 2025
The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

December 11, 2025
You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

December 11, 2025
The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

December 11, 2025
The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

December 11, 2025
There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

December 11, 2025
The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

December 11, 2025
A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

December 11, 2025
If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 11, 2025
More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

December 10, 2025
The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

December 10, 2025
A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

December 09, 2025
Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

December 09, 2025
The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

December 09, 2025
The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.


Carys Wood

Trumpet student in royal spotlight

December 09, 2025
Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.


Cleethorpes

Harper to step down from Cleethorpes

December 09, 2025
The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium appoints new trustee

December 09, 2025
Gregor Spence from the Flowers Band has been appointed a trustee of the Bandamonium organisation.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 20

December 09, 2025
The latest episode sees the Brass Monkeys chat to Craig Roberts.


nybbgb

NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced

December 05, 2025
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.


Music

4BR Review — Episode 12

December 05, 2025
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 04, 2025
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.




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.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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