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Sparke

Sparke of extra interest on the BBC

January 16, 2025
Brass band music and composers are getting more air time on BBC Radio 3.


Dublin

Nippert to lead the line with Dublin Metro Brass

January 16, 2025
The experienced Jason Nippert has been announced as the new MD of Dublin Metro Brass.


sbba

Scottish duo set for Euro Youth experience

January 16, 2025
Charlie Boax and Zoe Wilson will represent Scotland in the European Youth Brass Band this year in Stavanger.


Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School to host brass attractions

January 15, 2025
The British Trombone Society, The Royal Academy of Music and Onyx Brass will all be featured at Cedars Hall at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset in teh coming months.


Tredeagr

Goldscheider returns for Gregson Concerto with Tredegar

January 15, 2025
The acclaimed French Horn soloist Ben Goldscheider reunites with Tredegar to perform the Edward Gregson Concerto at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Lions Youth

Foden's stars boost Lions national challenge

January 15, 2025
The musical connection between Foden's Band and the Lions Youth organisation has been at work to boost National Youth preparations.


Yule

Yule time celebrations at Whitburn

January 15, 2025
Percussionist Chris Yule makes it an award double at the recent Whitburn Band presentation awards night.


Steve Sykes

Sykes to lead tubas at EverReady

January 15, 2025
The vastly experienced Steve Sykes will take his tuba talents to EverReady Band to help in their Area and Spring Festival challenges.


RNCM

RNCM to spearhead lead with concert for people with Parkinson's

January 15, 2025
A series of relaxed concerts will help explore the benefit of music to people living with Parkinson's disease.


EURO

Euro tickets on sale from 20th January

January 15, 2025
Tickets for the 2025 European Brass Band Championships will go on sale from Monday January 20th.


Edward Gregson

4BR Interview with Edward Gregson

January 14, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival we talk at length to the event's featured composer to find out more about each of his eight works that are being performed.


Howarth

Death of Elgar Howarth

January 13, 2025
The death has been announced of one of the most influential musicians ever to be associated with the brass band movement.


Brighouse

New Creative and Artistic lead at Brighouse

January 13, 2025
Prof David King, Dr David Thornton and Ian McElligott will spearhead musical direction and community engagement at the West Riding band.


BBE

BBE seeks new addition to team

January 13, 2025
Brass Bands England is looking for a person to help create their new website delivery.


New Zealand

Set works confirmed for New Zealand National Championships

January 13, 2025
The works that will challenge the bands at the oldest National Championship in the world have been announced.


Alder Valley

May the force be with Alder Valley

January 13, 2025
Alder Valley has announced that Sir Brian May CBE, the legendary lead guitarist with the rock group Queen has became their new Honorary President.


Tredegar Junior

50th National victory anniversary to be marked by Tredegar

January 13, 2025
The 1974 Butlins National Youth Band Championship success of the pioneering Tredegar Junior Band is to be marked by a bit of a get together next month.


Brassing Around

Brassing Around Concert now on Wobplay

January 13, 2025
The recent Brassing Around Gala Concert is the latest addition to the Wobplay multi-media platform.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Regional Championship schedules and judges confirmed

January 12, 2025
The Huddersfield contest weekend schedule and adjudication teams have been announced.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Aviator (Keiron Anderson)

January 11, 2025
Bring a touch of take off and landing excitement to your concert programmes with this aviation corker from the pen of Keiron Anderson.


Trophies

Listener wristband entry for players at Spring Festival

January 11, 2025
Reduced price wristbands will allow competing players to listen to fellow bands at this year's Spring Festival in Blackpool.


NASUWT Riverside

150th anniversary ambitions drive NASUWT Riverside

January 11, 2025
NASUWT Riverside Band looks forward as well as back as they take first musical steps of 2025.


Bassano

Bassano to return to contesting with Brackley

January 11, 2025
The highly respected player and conductor Peter Bassano will return to contesting at the Midlands Regional Championships with Brackley & District Band.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Fanfare for the Future (Robbert Vos)

January 11, 2025
Look to the future with a balance of excitement of lyricism from the pen of Robbert Vos.


City of Bath

Andrews takes helm at City of Bath

January 11, 2025
Jason Andrews has been appointed as the new MD at City of Bath Band.




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

Report & 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


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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