Brass in Concert line-ups announced
May 2
Cory will defend its entertainment title against rivals from England, Scotland, Norway and The Netherlands, whilst the Youth Championships promise an extra fun packed treat in Gateshead.
30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger
April 30 • The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.
Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere
April 30 • There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.
UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues
April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.
Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass
April 30 • The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.
Albert Hall tickets to go on sale in May
April 30 • You will be able to secure your seat for the top section National Final at the Royal Albert from 1st May.
Report & Results: 2025 Holmfirth Contest
April 30 • Hepworth prepares for its Grand Shield challenge by regaining the test-piece and hymn tune honours in Holmfirth, as section titles head to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth.
UK Music launches annual survey
April 29 • Musicians and organisations urged to complete annual survey to help create an accurate assessment of the value of the UK music sector.
Flowers to target World title in 2026
April 29 • The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
Odyssey Debut Flugelhorn
£449.00
Odyssey Debut Cornet
£359.00
Odyssey Premiere Tenor Horn
£849.00
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
Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock: Interview with David Childs
April 30 • David Childs will give the world premiere of one of the most significant concertos written for the euphonium as he prepares to perform James MacMillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff.
2025 Regional Championships: Preview
February 19 • Stoicism and stubbornness still defies change, but there is still much to admire about the 80th anniversary of the Regional Championships this year.
2025 Regional Championships: Test piece reviews
February 18 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out more about the works from Derek Bourgeois, Morley Calvert, Oliver Waespi, Jacob de Haan and Andrea Price that will test National Final qualification aspirations over the next few weeks.
Wilfred Heaton: His Life - His Music (Part 2)
February 17 • In the second extract from his critically acclaimed biography, Paul Hindmarsh charts Wilfred Heaton's musical apprenticeship.
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.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
April 20 • Mature expressions of musicality and wider resilience underpin the ethos of the latest generation of National Youth Band performers in Tidworth.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foden's | 1,265.59 |
| 2 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,202.20 |
| 3 | Cory | 1,135.50 |
| 4 | Flowers | 989.86 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 861.38 |
| 6 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 750.86 |
| 7 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 652.77 |
| 8 | Tredegar | 633.57 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 533.32 |
| 10 | Brass Band Willebroek | 288.84 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway
Contest: 103rd Spring Festival
Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU
The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert
Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER
Mereside Brass
May 1 • MERESIDE BRASS have a vacancy for a SOLO CORNET player, maybe PRINCIPAL for the right player. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs, occasional contests & socials.
Mereside Brass
May 1 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.
Croy Silver Band
May 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet, E-flat Bass and Percussion, but also welcomes enquiries for any section of the band. We rehearse in Croy on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30pm.
Michael Bennett
BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher