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National Finals

Adjudication panels for National Finals announced

July 22
The panels of judges who will make the National Final decisions has been confirmed.


Bandamonium

Countdown on for Bandamonium

July 23 • There will be bandamonium in Devon on Saturday 25th July — and you can enjoy it all live and on demand thanks to NXTOD.


Langley

Baker takes baton at Langley

July 23 • Dr Brett Baker is the new MD at Langley Band.


roomsforgroups

Hotel packages for London and York

July 22 • rooms4groups has some great deals on offer for the National Finals


Leeds Best of Brass

Best of Brass line-up announced

July 22 • Eight bands will provide the monthly entertainment as part of the Leeds International Concert series.


Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance

July 21 • Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.


Richard Fife Award won by tuba player

July 21 • Tredegar tuba player Edward Falloon is the 2026 winner of the prestigious Richard Fice Solo competition.


Wright and Round: Say a Little Prayer (Burt Bacharach arr. Ray Farr)

July 21 • A classic bit of easy listening 1960s magic for any concert programme.


New leadership roles at City of Bristol

July 21 • Mark Dallas and Andrew Read take on new roles to help push Bristol band forward.


4BR Review - Episode 20

4BR Review - Episode 20

July 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas are joined by Steven Mead to discuss the recent World Championships in Kerkrade as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for bands - starting with Black Dyke Band at The BBC Proms.


Remembering Trevor Austin

Remembering Trevor Austin

June 24 • A year ago today, Trevor Austin, the widely admired and respected founder of Rosehill Instruments passed away aged 94. In his eulogy, his younger son, Paul, shared his fondest memories of working with his father - a man who touched many musical lives.


4BR Review - Episode 19

4BR Review - Episode 19

June 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas casts their opinions on the recent Elgar International Festival of Brass plus lates CDs, books, events and LPs


4BR Review - Episode 18

4BR Review - Episode 18

May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.


Black Dyke Band at The Proms: Images of a memorable day at the Royal Albert Hall

Black Dyke Band at The Proms: Images of a memorable day at the Royal Albert Hall

July 23 • Official photographer Chris Christodoulou was on hand to record Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance.


Sponsored Content: Combatting red rot

July 22 • Rosehill Instruments shares its technician-approved cleaning regime for your instrument to stop its worst enemy.


2026 World Music Contest: Kerkrade preview

July 8 • Thankfully there will be no hydration breaks, VAR or even political interference at the brass band version of the World Cup in Kerkrade this weekend.


Sponsored Content: Rrrrrosehill!: Remembering Trevor Austin

June 24 • A year on from Trevor's death, Rosehill Instruments reflects on the legacy of its founder in the banding world.

Concert: Black Dyke Band

July 20 • The Queensbury band returned to the Proms to instil memories of greatness past, present and even future.


CD review: Bounce

July 18 • The award winning trombone quartet finds a trio of kindred spirits with creative commissions from composers Dani Howard, Callum Au and Gavin Higgins.


CD review: Holy Forever

July 17 • Birmingham Citadel Band continues to serve its mission with its wide ranging repertoire.


# Band Points
1Flowers1,159.01
2Valaisia Brass Band838.74
3Brighouse and Rastrick768.39
4Eikanger-Bjørsvik765.01
5Brass Band Treize Etoiles741.42
6Cory714.36
7Foden's647.08
8Brass Band Willebroek587.55
9Tredegar547.92
10Black Dyke506.62

Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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