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Fodens

Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's

Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.

June 11, 2026


Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.

June 11, 2026


Massed ranks

Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio

Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.

June 11, 2026


Alan Jenkins

Death of Alan Jenkins

The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.

June 11, 2026


BBE Foundations

Last call for future leaders

If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.

June 11, 2026


Brexit

EU work dries up for UK musicians

A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.

June 11, 2026


100 tubas

Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland

Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.

June 11, 2026


Thomas Doss

Doss reaches landmark birthday

The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.

June 11, 2026


wATKINS

AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks

The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.

June 11, 2026


Lullaby

Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)

A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.

June 11, 2026


RNCM

RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses

Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.

June 11, 2026


NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.

June 09, 2026


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

June 09, 2026


BrwookWright

BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest

Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments

June 09, 2026


Boax

Boax adds to Cory strength

The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.

June 09, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie.

June 09, 2026


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Traveller's Rest March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth boost the bank balance ahead of the Autumn majors with a Wizard of a victory in Meltham.

June 08, 2026


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival offers packed day of elite performers

If you are anywhere near Birmingham today then why not enjoy a packed day of elite level brass band performers.

June 07, 2026


Carlton Main

Results: 2026 French Open Championships

Carlton Main Frickley leads the prize winners in Amboise at the 30th French Open Championship

June 07, 2026


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Clans vs Counties

Kingdom Brass becomes the first cross border title holder at a brand new entertainment contest in Northumberland.

June 06, 2026


Andrew McMillan

Interview with Andrew McMillan

In the first of a new short interview series, we speak to the Scottish tenor horn star Andrew McMillan following the release of his inventive new CD, 'Time Pieces'

June 06, 2026


Cory tour

Cory set to tour Canada and USA later this year

The Welsh champion will embark on a major eight day tour to North America in October.

June 05, 2026


Foundations

Closing date looms for Future Leaders

If you want your band to benefit from future leaders of confidence, skill and inspiration, then you need to get your application in soon.

June 05, 2026


York Early Music Festival

Fanfare welcomes at York Early Music Festival

A brand new fanfare written by Yorkshire composer Sam Meredith will be played during the opening weekend by the German renaissance ensemble (hanse) Pfeyffery.

June 05, 2026


North Shore

President hopes to build on momentum in NZ

Following a successful National Championships, New Zealand banding must build on the momentum created according to its President.

June 05, 2026




Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25 • Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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