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Tim Mutum

The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published

June 14, 2026
Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.


Groningen

Result: 2026 Dutch Open

June 14, 2026
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.


Dr Martin

Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027

June 14, 2026
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.


swbba

Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay

June 14, 2026
The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.


Cory mute

Cory keep quiet about latest partnership link...

June 14, 2026
The Welsh champion has linked up to become an endorsee of the sshhmute brand.


Lnagholm

Wee Tooners set to provide Langholm with next generation of players

June 14, 2026
A new initiative by Langholm Band in Scotland is hoping to provide a new stream of playing talent — young and a bit older...


Horns

Double signing at Foden's

June 14, 2026
Foden's add to the horn and percussion ranks.


BrookWright Rondo

BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)

June 14, 2026
Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.


mELTON

Mr Carson returns to lead Melton

June 14, 2026
The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...


Band Camp

Still time to get your camping gear on

June 14, 2026
If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!


Imogen Whitehead

Interview with Imogen Whitehead

June 11, 2026
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.


Open

Demand high for British Open tickets

June 11, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.


Fodens

Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's

June 11, 2026
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.


Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

June 11, 2026
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.


Massed ranks

Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio

June 11, 2026
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.


Alan Jenkins

Death of Alan Jenkins

June 11, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.


BBE Foundations

Last call for future leaders

June 11, 2026
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.


Brexit

EU work dries up for UK musicians

June 11, 2026
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.


100 tubas

Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland

June 11, 2026
Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.


Thomas Doss

Doss reaches landmark birthday

June 11, 2026
The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.


wATKINS

AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks

June 11, 2026
The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Lullaby

Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)

June 11, 2026
A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.


RNCM

RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses

June 11, 2026
Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.


NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

June 09, 2026
The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

June 09, 2026
Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.




Black Dyke Band

Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance

July 21 • Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.


Edward

Richard Fife Award won by tuba player

July 21 • Tredegar tuba player Edward Falloon is the 2026 winner of the prestigious Richard Fice Solo competition.


Wright and Round

Wright and Round: Say a Little Prayer (Burt Bacharach arr. Ray Farr)

July 21 • A classic bit of easy listening 1960s magic for any concert programme.


City of Bristol

New leadership roles at City of Bristol

July 21 • Mark Dallas and Andrew Read take on new roles to help push Bristol band forward.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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