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4BR Review — Episode 11
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas
November 23, 2025
Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary
The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.
November 23, 2025
Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival
There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.
November 23, 2025
Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.
November 22, 2025
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
November 22, 2025
New era for Brass Band Summer School
Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.
November 22, 2025
Tailored insurance for BBE members
Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.
November 22, 2025
Stevens takes lead at Jackfield
The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band
November 22, 2025
Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival
A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.
November 22, 2025
Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.
November 21, 2025
Childs set for RNCM honour
David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.
November 21, 2025
Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians
Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.
November 21, 2025
Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band
Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.
November 21, 2025
Marathon concert set to boost Purcell funds
A 24 hour long concert will help raise bursary funds for pupils at Purcell School.
November 21, 2025
Welcome addition to Fountain City family
A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.
November 21, 2025
Swiss connection for Gregson
Edward Gregson has just returned from a masterclass trip to work with students at the Bern University of the Arts.
November 21, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 19
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent
November 20, 2025
Invisible plaudits for Wallace cooperation
Brass in Concert Champion has also been gaining plaudits for its 'invisible' musical partnership with the Wallace Collection.
November 20, 2025
Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed
The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.
November 20, 2025
Dodd takes lead at Wakefield
Michael Dodd takes the baton at Wakefield Metropolitan to carry on musical legacy of his great friend Duncan Beckley.
November 20, 2025
Full house line-up for National Youth Championships
It will be a full capacity National Youth Championships event in Birmingham next year as all spots are snapped up in record time.
November 20, 2025
Cory tribute to Hutchinson
Philip Harper and Cory Band thank Tom Hutchinson for his incredible tenure as principal cornet as they prepare for final concert appearance together.
November 20, 2025
Hammonds welcome Cox to Pudsey finishing line
The fund-raising radio presenter was welcomed to the 'Pudsey to Pudsey' finishing line by the sound of Hammonds Band.
November 20, 2025
Tredegar's Brass Odyssey to be published
A major contemporary work by composer Robin Stevens is set to be published following the Welsh champion's new recording.
November 20, 2025
New arrivals at NASUWT Riverside
The euph and baritone sections at the North of England top flight contenders has been strengthened by new arrivals.
November 20, 2025
