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Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.
July 09, 2025
Artists combine with AI to win composition prize
AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.
July 09, 2025
Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs
You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.
July 08, 2025
Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet
BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.
July 08, 2025
Central England lead for Phillips
The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.
July 08, 2025
New solo euphonium at Cory
Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.
July 08, 2025
Gota goodbye to Thomsen
The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.
July 08, 2025
Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum
Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.
July 08, 2025
UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition
The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.
July 08, 2025
Funding boost for SBBBA workshops
The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.
July 08, 2025
Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations
The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.
July 08, 2025
Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend
July 07, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup
A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.
July 07, 2025
4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...
July 06, 2025
Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships
Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver an
July 06, 2025
BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education
New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.
July 05, 2025
Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass
Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.
July 05, 2025
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast
The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...
July 05, 2025
Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding
Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.
July 05, 2025
Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.
July 05, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11
The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.
July 05, 2025
Enjoy the action from New Zealand
You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.
July 04, 2025
Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release
The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.
July 03, 2025
Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers
CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.
July 03, 2025
Nationwide span for Brass Band Week
You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.
July 03, 2025
