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4BR Review — Episode 23
Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.
October 10, 2026
Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance
Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.
October 10, 2026
Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...
The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.
October 10, 2026
Orbital countdown for Tredegar
The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.
October 10, 2026
Hammonds set to celebrate 80th anniversary
There will be a special concert celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Hammond Band.
October 10, 2026
German youth matures to make Championship debut
Brass Band NRW will make its National Championship debut in Germany later this year.
October 10, 2026
Final call for Welsh youth
The closing date for audition spots is fast approaching for the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.
October 10, 2026
Imps to launch Leeds Best of Brass series
Yorkshire Imperial will launch the first of a new series of monthly Best of Brass concerts in Pudsey.
October 10, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
October 10, 2026
Lawson treasures Shepherd award
Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.
October 07, 2026
Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck
Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.
October 07, 2026
4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast
Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 07, 2026
Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.
October 07, 2026
Two new releases to enjoy from World of Brass
The Regionals CD and a major new release from British Open inners Foden's are now available from World of Brass and wobplay.
October 07, 2026
University of Nottingham ends undergraduate music degree course
A change in student demand, delivery costs and competition from other institutions is said to be behind the decision to axe music degree course at the University of Nottingham.
October 07, 2026
Scottish Festival of Brass adjudicators announced
The judges that will make the decision at the Scottish Open, Scottish Challenge and Scottish Youth Championships have been announced.
October 07, 2026
Fountain and Moore to showcase Langford Rhapsodies for free
The virtuoso soloists will join Fulham Band at Regent Hall to showcase the Gordon Langford rhapsodies
October 07, 2026
Widdop takes baton at Eagley
The experienced Alan Widdop takes the helm at Eagley Band
October 07, 2026
BrookWright Music: Expectans Expectavi (Charles Wood trans. Jonathan Corry)
An emotive choral anthem for those lost in battle.
October 07, 2026
Wright & Round: Rhapsody in Blonde (arr. Philip Harper)
A perfect bit of Gershwin inspired jazz flugel for any concert programme...
October 07, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain
Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 03, 2026
4BR Review — Episode 22
A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....
October 02, 2026
NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition
Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
October 02, 2026
New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall
A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.
October 02, 2026
Tributes to Hammonds duo at Black Dyke
The Black Dyke Band has paid tribute to Jon and Tim Hammond as they prepare to take their final contest bow with the Queensbury Band this weekend.
October 02, 2026
