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4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.
January 09, 2026
Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed
There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.
January 09, 2026
Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary
Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.
January 09, 2026
Compilation album on offer from NXTOD
There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.
January 09, 2026
Marsden thanks banding community for support
Marsden Silver Prize Band has thanked the banding world for its offers of its help after flooding damages its bandroom and contents.
January 09, 2026
Wilson takes lead at Cockerton
The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Silver Band
January 09, 2026
Lincolnshire showcase returns
The Lincolnshire Music Education Hub's 'Brass Band Showcase' returns later this year with the promise of it being bigger and better than ever.
January 09, 2026
Research recognition for RNCM
The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.
January 08, 2026
ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out
You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.
January 08, 2026
Geneva boost to cross border battle
Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.
January 08, 2026
Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster
Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.
January 08, 2026
Brass Fluxus — where brass banding meets avant-garde art
Regent Brass joins an artistic fusion of Spike Jones, gags, games, Vaudeville, John Cage and Marcel Duchamp.
January 08, 2026
World Rankings: 2025 End of year update
Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.
January 07, 2026
Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize
'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.
January 07, 2026
4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong
We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.
January 06, 2026
North West Regional line-ups announced
75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.
January 06, 2026
4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker
In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.
January 04, 2026
4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner
There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...
January 04, 2026
AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.
January 04, 2026
Ramsay takes principal cooperation role
Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.
January 04, 2026
Flowers enjoy busy 2025 with more to come in 2026
Paul Holland and Flowers seek new horizons in 2026 after a busy year at home.
January 04, 2026
Battle of the Clans
A new cross border contest pitting the bands of the North of England against their Scottish counterparts will take place in June.
January 04, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 22
The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for the new year.
January 04, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
Sandy and Simon look back at the topics and discussions that they covered during 2025.
January 04, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great music to enjoy over the next two weeks from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
January 04, 2026
