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Death of Melanie Kennedy
4BR has been informed of the death of the the immensely popular former player and brass band supporter Melanie Kennedy.
April 07, 2025
Results: 2025 NABBA Championships
Fountain City regain the North American National title, with section wins for Dublin Silver, Massanutten Brass, Cherry Blossom Brass, Watson Brass, Triangle Youth, Youth Brass Academy and Instant Band
April 06, 2025
Radio 2 Loves Brass
A new series of programmes, features and concerts are to be broadcast on Radio 2 over the coming weeks.
April 06, 2025
BrookWright Music: Gothique Fantasy — On a theme by Boellmann (Andrew Wainwright)
One of the most famous organ works in the world is given a fresh new look and feel by composer Andrew Wainwright for the contest stage.
April 06, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship
Brass bands play important competitive role in Suduva with category victories for LT Brass, Brass Band Sklepucini and Brass Band Aukstyn.
April 06, 2025
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Phil Goodwin
The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon see them chat with the well known brass band player and conductor, Phil Goodwin.
April 06, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.
April 06, 2025
National Youth Band contribution honoured by King Charles III
The National Youth Band of Great Britain and fellow brass band representatives were honoured by King Charles III at a special reception at Windsor Castle this week.
April 05, 2025
Owen to play key part in EBBC Gala Concert
Yamaha artist Arfon Owen will take to the organ to play his part in the European Championship Gala Concert in Stavanger
April 05, 2025
Lewis Merthyr strengthen Towers of Friendship with Germany
The Lewis Merthyr Band will be performing on Germany this weekend to help strengthen the tie between two communities through joint music making.
April 05, 2025
Leyland's turn to bring Best of Brass to Pudsey
The penultimate concert of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series sees Leyland Band bring their brand of entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall.
April 05, 2025
Williams duo to leave Cory
Glyn and Helen Williams will end their playing tenures at the Brass in Concert Champion this summer.
April 05, 2025
Outstanding RNCM claims Educate North Award
The Royal Northern College of Music "demonstrates exceptional community impact" in claiming latest award.
April 05, 2025
Echoes of the fjord to be heard in Stavanger
The Gala Concert at the forthcoming European Championships in Stavanger will evoke the folk music sounds of the fjords with a brass band twist.
April 03, 2025
Andrea Price appointed to Kapitol Music Panel
The critically acclaimed musician joins the Kapitol Music Panel to help select future Regional and National test-pieces.
April 03, 2025
Welsh bands urged to attend Safeguarding seminar
A special Safeguarding Training Seminar is to be hosted by the South East Wales Brass Band Association this weekend, with bands urged to attend.
April 02, 2025
Cheltenham National Final schedule announced.
The weekend of the 13th and 14th September will see 75 bands take to the stage.
April 02, 2025
World Music Contest announces test-pieces
Works by Jan de Haan, Lucy Pankhurst, Etienne Crausaz, Thierry Deleruyelle and Liz Lane will test bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
April 02, 2025
95 year old leads Carlton Area celebrations
The remarkable Ken Dunkin led the celebrations as CarLton Brass recently won the Midlands Region Second Section title in Bedworth.
April 02, 2025
Marshall heads to New Zealand
The Black Dyke Band principal cornet will fly across the globe to give masterclasses, concerts and tuition.
April 02, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships
The cream of Scotland's playing talent was on show in Glasgow last weekend.
April 02, 2025
Whitburn Band add to Football Focus
The Scottish Champion added to the view from the terrace for the popular football show .
April 02, 2025
Red Admiral launch new Hymn & March Contest
Red Admiral Academy will hosting two popular events for bands later this year.
April 02, 2025
Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD
There will be a live stream broadcast to enjoy of the 2025 ConsTest Contest.
April 02, 2025
Mercer and Barker go on a stateside Monster hunt
Mouthpiece manufacturers will be hoping a new collaboration will lead to a Monster hunt from tuba players in the US.
April 02, 2025
