Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.

What links Peter Graham, Rex Richardson, Alfred Hitchcock and Beyonce?

September 18 • Composer Peter Graham's music has been reaching a truly global audience of late...

Red Admiral judges announced

September 18 • The panel of adjudicators to be entertained at the forthcoming Red Admiral event in Chorley has been announced.

New BBE guide helps bands plan successful European tours

September 18 • All the help you need to plan a tour overseas can now be found through Brass Bands England.

Heartfield takes trom role at British Open Champions

September 18 • Joe Heartfield takes the second trombone seat at Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

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.

4BR Review - Episode 7

September 6 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 British Open Championship in Birmingham

4BR Interview - Episode 5

August 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.

4BR Review - Episode 6

August 20 • A special live episode on how we can break free of our self-imposed confines to reach out to new audiences?

4BR Review - Episode 5

July 17 • Modern major test pieces, Artificial Intelligence and compositional craftsmanship, CD reviews and much more

Concert: Flowers Band

August 31 • The National Champion endorses its wide ranging musical credentials with an impressive showing at Snape Maltings.

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales

August 30 • A neat balance of traditional tributes and slot machine fun provides musical insight and exuberance as the flagship of Welsh youth banding showcase their talents in Newport.

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

August 10 • Martyn Brabbins focuses a far and wide approach with a musical eye to an immediate future closer to home for the stars of tomorrow.

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

Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer