Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London
July 9
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.
Leeds Best of Brass series launched
July 13 • Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.
Aldbourne to led Armed Man celebrations
July 13 • The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.
Tewit take delivery of new instrument set
July 13 • Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.
New Onyx recording is a top 5 hit
July 13 • The new release by the critically acclaimed Onyx Brass and conductor John Wilson has already made its mark on the best seller charts.
Purcell School to offer place for talented musician
July 13 • A formal partnership between the leading music school and the New Talent Festival has been announced.
Getzen brings custom quality to UK
July 13 • You can now get your hands on a Getzen3850 Custom Reserve Bb Cornet.
Further grant boost for Borders banding
July 13 • A trio of Scottish Borders Brass Band Association music initiatives and events have gained a fantastic boost from the Weir Charitable Trust.
BrookWright Music: Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell arr. Wainwright)
July 13 • A classic piece of Joni Mitchell can now make it onto your concert programmes.
Maurice Andre plays Trumpet Concertos
£12.75£12.75
Transatlantic - Onyx Brass and John Wilson
£14.00£12.75
Italiana! - The Philharmonic Brass & Riccardo Muti
£23.00£23.00
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
Do you want to go large?: The problems with test piece obesity
May 29 • Is our appetite for everything new and bigger starting to affect our musical well being?
2025 European Championships: Stavanger preview
May 5 • A fascinating weekend of competition is in store in Stavanger with a desire to embrace change to be seen, heard and perhaps even undertaken...
2025 European Championships: Test piece reviews
May 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a close look at the four major test-pieces to be performed in Stavanger this coming weekend.
2025 European Championships: Own choice selections
May 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the wide variety of musical inspirations being explored, examined and endorsed in the bids to win the European titles in Stavanger.
Concert: Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 12 • A concert of celebration to a legacy that will continue to influence the world of brass for generations to come.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain & British Army Brass Band
April 28 • Full pews in Halifax as the brass band pilgrims enjoy the ambitious and intriguing outlooks of youth and experience.
LP review: The Gothenburg Brass Band
April 27 • A classy reminder that Nordic banding could have travelled in a very different direction.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 1,126.73 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,032.85 |
| 3 | Foden's | 1,003.92 |
| 4 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 946.60 |
| 5 | Brass Band Willebroek | 858.63 |
| 6 | Flowers | 739.99 |
| 7 | Black Dyke | 645.89 |
| 8 | Valaisia Brass Band | 618.19 |
| 9 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 493.42 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 488.91 |
Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert
Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT
Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives
Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP
The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert
Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN
Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair
Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD
Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete
Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB
Ilkeston Brass
July 11 • We are looking for additional cornet players to join us – positions negotiable! Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band with a long history based in the SE of Derbyshire.
Olney Brass
July 11 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: Eb BASS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.
Olney Brass
July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.
Alan Widdop
Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)