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University of Nottingham ends undergraduate music degree course
October 07, 2026
A change in student demand, delivery costs and competition from other institutions is said to be behind the decision to axe music degree course at the University of Nottingham.
Scottish Festival of Brass adjudicators announced
October 07, 2026
The judges that will make the decision at the Scottish Open, Scottish Challenge and Scottish Youth Championships have been announced.
Fountain and Moore to showcase Langford Rhapsodies for free
October 07, 2026
The virtuoso soloists will join Fulham Band at Regent Hall to showcase the Gordon Langford rhapsodies
Widdop takes baton at Eagley
October 07, 2026
The experienced Alan Widdop takes the helm at Eagley Band
BrookWright Music: Expectans Expectavi (Charles Wood trans. Jonathan Corry)
October 07, 2026
An emotive choral anthem for those lost in battle.
Wright & Round: Rhapsody in Blonde (arr. Philip Harper)
October 07, 2026
A perfect bit of Gershwin inspired jazz flugel for any concert programme...
Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain
October 03, 2026
Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.
4BR Review — Episode 22
October 02, 2026
A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....
NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition
October 02, 2026
Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall
October 02, 2026
A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.
Tributes to Hammonds duo at Black Dyke
October 02, 2026
The Black Dyke Band has paid tribute to Jon and Tim Hammond as they prepare to take their final contest bow with the Queensbury Band this weekend.
Former conductor pleads guilty to sexual assault
October 02, 2026
The trial of Gareth Ritter has ended after the 44 year old pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
BBC Young Musician of the Year to be aired
October 02, 2026
The flagship bi-annual competition returns to BBC screens this Sunday.
National Youth Brass Band launches new partnership
October 02, 2026
A new three-year link between the NYBBGB and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London is set to offer exciting opportunities for young performers.
Auditions open for 2027 Welsh music ensembles
October 02, 2026
If you want to be a member of the National Youth Brass Band, National Youth Orchestra of National Youth Choir of Wales then the audition process is now open — and you had better be quick.
ConsTest comes to an end
October 02, 2026
One of the most popular contesting additions to the calendar has been postponed indefinitely due to time pressures and scheduling.
The Brass Band Story to be told in Sheffield
October 02, 2026
Professor Trevor Herbert will discuss his brass band book at the 'Off the Shelf — Festival of Words' book festival later this month.
Death of Bryan Kelly
October 02, 2026
The death has been announced of the critically acclaimed composer Bryan Kelly.
BrookWright Music: Kenneth Downie celebration
October 02, 2026
The wonderful music of Kenneth Downie is being performed in concert and by BrookWright Music to link up with his 80th birthday celebrations this year
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 39
October 02, 2026
The North Walian trio are back with more brass band chat about the recent British Open and York National Finals.
World Rankings: September 2026
October 01, 2026
Brass Band Willebroek makes history, claiming top spot in 4barsrest World Rankings after double runner-up finishes at World Championships and British Open.
Albert Hall performances to be recorded by World of Brass
September 30, 2026
All the performances from the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall will be audio recorded by World of Brass and made available on wobplay after the results.
Brass in Concert announces adjudication panels
September 30, 2026
The judges that will make the decisions at the 49th Brass in Concert Championships have been announced.
4BR Podcast: Live National Championship Preview
September 30, 2026
Join us on Thursday night for the the 4BR preview of the event and the issues that surround it.
David Childs to headline brass focus at the Cumnock Tryst
September 30, 2026
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be a headline attraction at The Cumnock Tryst — with the cooperation band and The Wallace Collection also featured.
