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National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.
January 27, 2026
Music Trust gains leading consultancy support
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.
January 27, 2026
BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.
January 27, 2026
Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.
January 27, 2026
Yorkshire Area line-ups confirmed
There will be 54 bands battling to become Yorkshire champions in Huddersfield in March.
January 27, 2026
Bont experience new signings and returnees
Pontardulais Band will look forward to a busy start to the new contesting year boosted by additions to their ranks.
January 27, 2026
Kapitol issues Third Section Regional test-piece errata
Competing bands and adjudicators will all have access to a comprehensive errata for the forthcoming Third Section Area test-piece.
January 27, 2026
New composition to be focal point of Pontypridd Festival
A new work is hopefully being composed to celebrate a musical focal point of Pontypridd.
January 27, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
It's a belated Burns Night celebration from Martin and Julie.
January 27, 2026
Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions
A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.
January 26, 2026
No European Championship in England in 2028
A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028
January 24, 2026
Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge
The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.
January 23, 2026
4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.
January 22, 2026
Euph and baritone prelude to RNCM Festival
The RNCM Euphonium & Baritone Ensemble will provide the musical aperitif for the weekend of concert performances and discussions in Manchester.
January 22, 2026
Yorkshire Youth set for RNCM showcase
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band are ready to make a memorable mark at this weekend's RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
January 22, 2026
Red Admiral announces launch of Access to Adjudication initiative
A new approach to brass band adjudication training is being offered through the Red Admiral Music Academy
January 22, 2026
Band Supplies has Area ready instruments to go....
If its the perfect instrument you are looking for to boost your Area chances, then Band Supplies may well have the perfect Besson choice for you...
January 22, 2026
John Packer leads UK brands at NAMM
The John Packer stable of instruments is making its mark on the American market place at the huge NAMM Trade festival in California.
January 22, 2026
Music of the Spheres chosen as British Open set work
Philip Sparke's iconic test-piece will be the challenge for the bands to meet at the 2026 British Open Championship.
January 22, 2026
Cobb celebration to be recorded for broadcast
The sold out 'Stephen Cobb 50' concert at Regent Hall this weekend will be recorded and set for broadcast withing 24 hours.
January 22, 2026
Festival trio to lead Belgian challenges
Guy Audenaert, Russell Gray and Richard Marshall will lead the competition challenges of Belgian National, European and World title contenders.
January 22, 2026
New Brighouse trom team ready for RNCM debut
The British Open champion will field their new trombone section at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival this weekend.
January 22, 2026
Marsden support from banding community
Musical and financial support has been forthcoming from the banding movement to help Marsden Silver Band recover from flood disaster.
January 22, 2026
Scottish Championship judges announced
The adjudication teams and schedule for the Scottish Championship in Perth in March have been confirmed.
January 22, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
A new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.
January 22, 2026
