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Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29, 2025
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27, 2025
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27, 2025
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27, 2025
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27, 2025
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27, 2025
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Chicago

Report & Results: 2025 US Open Championship

November 27, 2025
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.


ISB

Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB

November 26, 2025
Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.


Philip Harper

Harper to head to USA in 2026

November 26, 2025
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.


Begium

Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges

November 26, 2025
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.


Kerkrade

World Cup draws made...

November 26, 2025
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.


That

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12

November 26, 2025
The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.


Fodens

Foden's welcome percussion addition

November 26, 2025
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band


Granite City

Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations

November 26, 2025
Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.


Sam Hairsine

Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end

November 26, 2025
The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.


Gregson

Gregson's vision helped by chart success

November 26, 2025
Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.


Fodens

Early Area success for Foden's

November 26, 2025
Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)

November 26, 2025
A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.


Petition

Petition aims to stop potential music services cut

November 26, 2025
An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.


Lydbrook

Report & Results: 2025 GBBA Contest

November 26, 2025
Lydbrook head an impressive contest day of music making in Gloucestershire.


Newstead

Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

November 26, 2025
Newstead Brass led the prize-winners in South Normanton with section wins for Hucknall & Linby MC, Hathern, Long Eaton Silver and Swinton & District Excelsior.


A Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

November 26, 2025
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 11

November 23, 2025
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas


Swiss Nationals

Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary

November 23, 2025
The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.


sewbba

Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival

November 23, 2025
There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.




Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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