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Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.
June 20, 2025
Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary
Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.
June 19, 2025
Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley
The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.
June 19, 2025
Royal appointment for Hanson
Rob Hanson, the MD of John Packer Instruments was at Windsor Castle to mark the company's Award success.
June 18, 2025
Short lists announced for BBE Awards
The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.
June 18, 2025
King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.
June 18, 2025
Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...
June 18, 2025
Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.
June 18, 2025
New Doctoral head at RNCM
Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.
June 18, 2025
Funeral details for Evie Dunger
Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.
June 17, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.
June 17, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open
Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.
June 16, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday
Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.
June 14, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.
June 14, 2025
Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day
Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.
June 13, 2025
Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests
There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.
June 13, 2025
Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions
It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.
June 13, 2025
Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.
June 12, 2025
StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews
The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.
June 12, 2025
Gregson church celebration in Ashley
There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.
June 12, 2025
Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia
Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.
June 12, 2025
Youngsters line-up for Tonga National Youth Band
Conductor David Bremner to lead Tonga National Youth Band.
June 12, 2025
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.
June 11, 2025
Showcase success in Lincolnshire
A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.
June 11, 2025
RNCM to host conducting masterclasses
Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.
June 11, 2025
