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Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.
December 03, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves
December 03, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Wessex BBA Contest
Friary made it a double to celebrate in Wessex as they end the year with a successful day at the seaside.
December 02, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.
December 02, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Besson Scottish Open
Milnrow retains their cross border title in Perth to round off a year of substantial progress under MD, Christopher Binns.
November 30, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.
November 30, 2025
Besson ready with early Christmas offers
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.
November 29, 2025
Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.
November 27, 2025
Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.
November 27, 2025
Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.
November 27, 2025
Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.
November 27, 2025
Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.
November 27, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 US Open Championship
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.
November 27, 2025
Evans to become new Bandmaster at ISB
Jonathan Evans will follow in the footsteps of Dr Stephen Cobb as the new Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.
November 26, 2025
Harper to head to USA in 2026
The Cory MD will direct Chicago Brass Band at the North American Brass Band Championships.
November 26, 2025
Belgian contenders prepare for National challenges
18 bands will head to Heist-op-den-Berg this weekend for the 2025 Belgian National Championships.
November 26, 2025
World Cup draws made...
The global battles for WMC titles in Kerkrade have been made.
November 26, 2025
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 12
The Brighouse brace are back with their viewpoints and opinions of the latest going-ons in the banding world — the coop to coffins and more.
November 26, 2025
Foden's welcome percussion addition
Ollie Jackson joins the percussion ranks at Foden's Band
November 26, 2025
Granite enjoy 175th anniversary celebrations
Music, history and well deserved awards were on offer at Granite City's recent 175th anniversary concert.
November 26, 2025
Hairsine tenure at Fulham comes to an end
The musical partnership between MD Sam Hairsine and Fulham Brass has ended after two seasons together.
November 26, 2025
Gregson's vision helped by chart success
Edward Gregson's latest CD release has already made its mark on the Classical Music charts.
November 26, 2025
Early Area success for Foden's
Over 100 performers have already benefitted from some early Area test-piece insight and help from Foden's Band players.
November 26, 2025
BrookWright Music: Jingle Bells Forever (Pierpont/Sousa/Smith arr. Lythaby)
A festive favourite with pinch of Sousa march magic for Christmas.
November 26, 2025
Petition aims to stop potential music services cut
An on-line petition has now been submitted to try and stop cuts to instrumental music services in Dumfries & Galloway.
November 26, 2025
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