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World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10, 2025
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.


4BR Preview

Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9

October 10, 2025
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.


Brassed Off

Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph

October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.


aLBERT

Nothing pointless about National winners...

October 10, 2025
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...


Brabbins

Brabbins in Kensington

October 10, 2025
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.


Running shoes

Bright set for half marathon challenge

October 10, 2025
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16

October 10, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 09, 2025
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 09, 2025
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 09, 2025
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 09, 2025
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


BBW

Brass Band World magazine: October edition

October 09, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.


Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

October 08, 2025
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

October 08, 2025
The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 07, 2025
Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 07, 2025
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Hindmarsh

Heaton spotlight on Radio 3

October 07, 2025
The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 07, 2025
The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.


Hands

Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge

October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.


Moore and Vollam

Moore and Vollam lead BTS Award winners

October 07, 2025
Peter Moore and Helen Vollam are leading award winners with the British Trombone Society.


Women Composer

Women Composers Brass Directory launched

October 07, 2025
A new directory of women composers and their works has been launched by media content creator Liv Richardson.


BrassinCncert

Tickets approach sell out at Brass in Concert

October 07, 2025
There are not many tickets left for the 48th Brass in Concert Championship — so be quick if you want to bag your seat in Gateshead.


BrookWright Manger

BrookWright Music: Young Artists Series — Away in a Manger (arr. Kenneth Downie)

October 07, 2025
Christmas is coming and so is this perfect piece of festive music making for soloists.




Review

4BR Review — Episode 11

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


Perth

Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

November 22 • Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Fulham Brass Band

November 23 • We're looking for two top-class cornet players and percussionists to complete our band!


Epping Forest Band

November 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


wantage silver band

November 23 • Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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