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Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin contest open for entries

February 20, 2025
There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.


SWBBA

Workshop success in South West

February 20, 2025
Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.


Chiswick

Chiswick spotlight on brass

February 20, 2025
There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.


Milton Keynes

Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season

February 20, 2025
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 20, 2025
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.


Works

Transitions and dualities to test European contenders

February 19, 2025
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.


Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

February 19, 2025
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

February 17, 2025
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

February 17, 2025
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.


uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

February 16, 2025
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff


Ebbw Valley

Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

February 16, 2025
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.


RNCM

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay

February 15, 2025
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.


Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)

February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music


BBNI

Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast

February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.


Dalmellington

Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day

February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.


Yorkshire

54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours

February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.


Les Neish

Neish enjoys Argentine connection

February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward

February 14, 2025
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.


bROOKwRIGHT mUSIC

BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)

February 14, 2025
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.


Neythen

Rotary recital for young baritone star

February 14, 2025
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.


Durahm

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 14, 2025
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.




Tommy Tynan

4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan

January 15 • We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.


RAF

RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide

January 15 • The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.


Ingbjord

Duality of expansion and recognition for Vilhelmsen

January 15 • Norwegian composer gains recognition for the popularity and critical acclaim of her brass band works with publisher award nomination.


Skunkworks

A brass band camp with a difference...

January 15 • The latest Skunkworks Community Bright Brass & Percussion Summer Intensive in Australia came with snake bites, heat stress gastroenteritis and bushfires, as well as plenty of great music making...


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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