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Getzen

Getzen brings custom quality to UK

You can now get your hands on a Getzen3850 Custom Reserve Bb Cornet.

July 13, 2025


SBBB

Further grant boost for Borders banding

A trio of Scottish Borders Brass Band Association music initiatives and events have gained a fantastic boost from the Weir Charitable Trust.

July 13, 2025


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell arr. Wainwright)

A classic piece of Joni Mitchell can now make it onto your concert programmes.

July 13, 2025


Manganzini

Maganzini takes Conducting title

Sara Maganzini has won this year's Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.

July 13, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

July 13, 2025


nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.

July 09, 2025


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.

July 09, 2025


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.

July 08, 2025


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.

July 08, 2025


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.

July 08, 2025


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.

July 08, 2025


Gota

Gota goodbye to Thomsen

The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.

July 08, 2025


Daniel Hall

Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum

Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.

July 08, 2025


unibrasscompoer

UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition

The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.

July 08, 2025


SBBBA

Funding boost for SBBBA workshops

The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.

July 08, 2025


Eagley Band

Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations

The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.

July 08, 2025


Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend

July 07, 2025


Hammonds

Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.

July 07, 2025


4BR interview

4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...

July 06, 2025


Wellinton

Report & Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver and Box Hill Academy Brass.

July 06, 2025


Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.

July 05, 2025


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.

July 05, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...

July 05, 2025


roal

Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.

July 05, 2025


Shipston

Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston

Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.

July 05, 2025




Cheltenham

Cheltenham judges confirmed

July 25 • The judges tasked with picking the winners at the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals have been announced.


Sold Out

National Youth Band sells out in London

July 25 • Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues to reach out to new audiences

July 25 • The Italian Band was joined by trombone soloist Andrea Conti for a festival performances in heart of Tuscany.


NYBBS

Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers

July 25 • Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Dobcross Silver Band - Marsden Silver Prize Band

Sunday 27 July • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


The Marple Band

July 24 • Cornet( back row), Baritone, Horn, Bb Bass and Kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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