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Brighouse

Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance

Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.

August 30, 2025


Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making

For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.

August 30, 2025


BathgateBand

Bathgate vision for Music Hub in heart of community

The Bathgate Band is leading an ambitious bid to create a home for the diverse tapestry of talent in its community.

August 30, 2025


Peter Moore

Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore

Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.

August 29, 2025


British Open

Sit back and don't miss the British Open action

If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.

August 29, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.

August 29, 2025


Adams

Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support

Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.

August 29, 2025


British Open

Promotional code discount on Grand Tier tickets for British Open

All tickets in the Grand Tier section are now just £25.00 when you use the OPEN10 promotional code for the British Open.

August 28, 2025


David Bremner

4BR Interview — Episode 5

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.

August 28, 2025


Tredegar

Road trip welcome at Tredegar

The Welsh Champion has welcomed a long standing friend to their bandhall.

August 28, 2025


Unibrass

UniBrass Foundation offers two free courses

There are two free concerts this weekend provided by the UniBrass Foundation to help support their work.

August 28, 2025


Kyle Lawson

Lawson ready to introduce debut release

New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson's first solo recording will soon be available to enjoy.

August 28, 2025


Gregson

Presteigne prestige added to Gregson's busy year

Two new premieres at the leading classical music festival add to Edward Gregson's busy year of performances.

August 28, 2025


Fodens

Regular Armagh break for Foden's

Members of Foden's Band have enjoyed their regular musical trip to Armagh.

August 28, 2025


Gloucesters

New march to honour Forest of Dean soldiers

A new march will help the fundraising efforts for a memorial to mark the heroic action of Forest of Dean soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment.

August 28, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

The topics of self indulgent test pieces and the rise of AI are discussed by Sandy, Simon and guests.

August 28, 2025


Star Crossed Lovers

Roberts reveals Star Crossed secrets

Composer Stephen Roberts provides his preview of the British Open test-piece, 'Star Crossed Lovers'.

August 27, 2025


Star Crossed Lovers

Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou preview?

If you want to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before the big day in Birmingham, a number of the contenders have announced their previews.

August 27, 2025


Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.

August 27, 2025


Westwood takes baton at Enderby

Gareth Westwood is the new Musical Director of Enderby Band.

August 27, 2025


Youth Championships

Fancy being an adjudicator?

If you do, then Brass Bands England want to hear from you for the 2026 National Youth Championships.

August 27, 2025


Anabel

Voigt goes from student to tutor to inspire next generation

Anabel Voigt has returned to the Jena International Summer Brass Band Camp seven years after taking her steps as a young player.

August 27, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

August 27, 2025


John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.

August 26, 2025


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.

August 24, 2025


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Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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