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Youth Championships

2026 Youth Championships to head to Birmingham

April 02, 2025
Brass Bands England confirm that the 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain will be held in Birmingham.


Brassettes

Brassettes Podcast: Episodes 7 & 8

April 02, 2025
Joanne Behan catches up with more inspirational female musicians for her podcast series- with Coco Chan and Lauren Chinn from Flowers Band and the players from Brazen Brass.


Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

March 30, 2025
Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 30, 2025
Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

March 28, 2025
There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

March 28, 2025
A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.


Wales

Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative this weekend

March 28, 2025
If you are anywhere near Llandudno on Saturday get along with an instrument and some willing bodies to help Welsh banding.


Golborne

Golborne gain heavy metal sponsorship

March 28, 2025
The Golborne Band has gained sponsorship from specialist scrap metal merchants Tom Martin & Company.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys

March 28, 2025
The latest banding podcast with a Welsh dimension is now out.


wARD

Report & Results: 2025 Dublin Festival of Brass

March 28, 2025
A Ward double as Five Lakes Silver and Motor City Brass head the honours in a three state battle for the titles.


Death

Death of Marilyn Kinch

March 28, 2025
The death has been announced of the much loved player Marilyn Kinch


Kentucky

Cory sever ties with baritone player

March 27, 2025
Joel Collier's membership of Cory Band has been terminated with immediate effect.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: God so Loved the World (Stainer arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)

March 26, 2025
An enduring work wonderfully arranged should make a perfect addition to any band programme.


RNCM

Foden's double RNCM repeat

March 26, 2025
The performance of Foden's Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on repeat on both Wobplay.com and the BBC.


Constest

ConsTest own-choice test-pieces announced

March 26, 2025
There will be plenty of wide-ranging repertoire performed at the ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.


ANZAC

ANZAC sacrifice and community link to be honoured

March 26, 2025
The connection between Weymouth and First World War troops to be commemorated with ANZAC Brass visit.


Matt Rowe

Rowe takes the permanent helm at Ebbw Valley

March 26, 2025
The successful partnership between Matt Rowe and Ebbw Valley Brass has now been made permanent.


NASUWT

More than Thompson twin victories

March 26, 2025
The Thompson family enjoyed a regional contest series to remember this year.


Edward Gregson

Gregson focus at Elgar Festival

March 26, 2025
The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.


Flowers

Flowers welcome cornet duo

March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.


4BR

4BR Editor in need of youthful help...

March 25, 2025
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.


Grenedier Guards

Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall

March 25, 2025
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.


Porf Childs

Childs extends Area lead with latest trio

March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.


National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.




podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23 • The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Wantage

Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23 • Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23 • Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23 • The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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