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Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.
January 16, 2026
Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.
January 16, 2026
Tredegar reunites for RNCM Festival
The Welsh champion has welcomed a new signing as well as an old friend for their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance.
January 16, 2026
No hush hush approach for CalderPips new mutes
The new mutes from the CalderPips team have already made a noise with the chatter from eager customers.
January 16, 2026
Foden's make percussion link with Adams
The Foden's percussion team with make an Adams sound in the future after the band enter into a partnership link with leading manufacturer.
January 16, 2026
Bond strengthened with GUS
Christopher Bond has been appointed the new MD at Midlands Regional Champion.
January 16, 2026
Communication link sought for Welsh banding
Brass Bands Wales, the representative body for the Welsh brass band movement is seeking a volunteer to spearhead its PR & Communications.
January 16, 2026
Death of Adrienne Howell BEM
4BR has been informed of the death of Adrienne Howell BEM, the remarkable joint founder of Mere Manor Brass.
January 16, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 23
The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for a clean and busy new year.
January 16, 2026
4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan
We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.
January 15, 2026
RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide
The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.
January 15, 2026
Duality of expansion and recognition for Vilhelmsen
Norwegian composer gains recognition for the popularity and critical acclaim of her brass band works with publisher award nomination.
January 15, 2026
A brass band camp with a difference...
The latest Skunkworks Community Bright Brass & Percussion Summer Intensive in Australia came with snake bites, heat stress gastroenteritis and bushfires, as well as plenty of great music making...
January 15, 2026
Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast
Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
January 14, 2026
Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day
Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.
January 14, 2026
Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day
There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.
January 14, 2026
Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour
The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.
January 14, 2026
Essay radio excellence for Edwards
Black Dyke Band tenor horn player Siobhan Edwards was spotlighted on Radio 3 this week.
January 14, 2026
BrookWright Music: Classical Concert! (arr. Alex Scaife McGee)
A high energy concert crowd pleaser — sure to be an Ode to Joy...
January 14, 2026
GUS set for Best of Brass at Pudsey
The Midlands Regional Champion will head north this weekend as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series.
January 14, 2026
Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert
An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.
January 13, 2026
Morton set to link with Sandefjord
David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.
January 13, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
January 13, 2026
4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia
We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.
January 12, 2026
4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.
January 12, 2026
