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The rise of AI reaches the contest stage
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.
May 24, 2025
Skelmersdale MD resignation
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.
May 24, 2025
Radio 3 boosts listener figures
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.
May 24, 2025
Straker generations play together
Members of the Straker family all played their part in recent events with Friary Brass.
May 24, 2025
Foden's inspire next Chet's generation
A collaboration between Foden's Band and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester showcased brass band talent.
May 24, 2025
Senedd celebration for Tongwynlais ambassadors
Tongwynlais Temperance's part in a successful Welsh Government initiative to Japan will be celebrated closer to home next month.
May 24, 2025
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel: Episode 5
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series is broadcast this Sunday.
May 24, 2025
Wantage to welcome White for packed day of music making
Sheona White will head to Wantage next month to lead a workshop and be the featured soloist.
May 24, 2025
24 hour musical challenge for Kirkby Stephen
Marches, solos and even a dawn chorus of birdsong will help Kirkby Stephen Silver Band raise funds to transform their HQ.
May 24, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 8
The latest episode of the podcast with a North Walian musical accent is back.
May 24, 2025
4BR Review podcast: Episode 4
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look back at the European Championships as well as chatting about plenty of other things — from the Spring Festival to Maurice Murphy...
May 23, 2025
New method of calculating prize positions at Whit Friday
A median value methodology will be used to calculate the overall prize positions for this year's Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Contests.
May 22, 2025
Europeans to be hosted in Birmingham in 2028
Brass Bands England confirm that the 2028 Europeans will not be in London, but in Birmingham
May 22, 2025
Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.
May 22, 2025
Diggle to enjoy Heavenly connection
Charlotte Heaven makes a welcome return to playing as she joins Diggle Band as principal cornet.
May 22, 2025
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — That's Entertainment?
More views and opinions from Sandy and Simon — this time on the entertainment game
May 22, 2025
Television appearance for cooperation band
Members of the cooperation band were to be seen and heard in the latest ITV drama series.
May 22, 2025
BrookWright Music: Emerald Isle Fantasy (Brian Bowen)
A wonderful lyrical tenor horn solo from the pen of Brian Bowen
May 22, 2025
Trio of concerts support great causes and people
If you are looking to support bands in their charity and celebration efforts then why not head to listen to Hepworth, Hatfield & Askern Colliery and an All Star Brass Band.
May 22, 2025
Cumbria Brass Network goes on-line
If you want to play an active part in the rejuvenation of the brass band scene in Cumbria then why not take part in its next network meeting?
May 22, 2025
Next step taken to rejuvenate Todmorden bandstand
The campaign to see Todmorden's historic bandstand as a central part to its town's regeneration plan has taken another positive step forward.
May 22, 2025
Register importance at Tameside Whit Friday
Bands can make their Tameside Whit Friday experience easier with just a little bit of pre-planning.
May 21, 2025
Saddleworth Whit Friday details announced
There is plenty of prize money to be won on the Saddleworth Whit Friday circuit this year, but bands can make their travels easier with a pre-registration option.
May 21, 2025
Groarke-Booth tenure at Rainford reaches end
After six impressive years the musical partnership between Rainford Band and Sarah Groarke-Booth has come to an end.
May 21, 2025
Fenwick appointment at Grand Shield champion
The EverReady Band has conformed the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as its new Resident Conductor.
May 21, 2025
