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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
Former conductor pleads guilty to sexual assault
The trial of Gareth Ritter has ended after the 44 year old pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
October 02, 2026
BBC Young Musician of the Year to be aired
The flagship bi-annual competition returns to BBC screens this Sunday.
October 02, 2026
National Youth Brass Band launches new partnership
A new three-year link between the NYBBGB and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London is set to offer exciting opportunities for young performers.
October 02, 2026
Auditions open for 2027 Welsh music ensembles
If you want to be a member of the National Youth Brass Band, National Youth Orchestra of National Youth Choir of Wales then the audition process is now open — and you had better be quick.
October 02, 2026
ConsTest comes to an end
One of the most popular contesting additions to the calendar has been postponed indefinitely due to time pressures and scheduling.
October 02, 2026
The Brass Band Story to be told in Sheffield
Professor Trevor Herbert will discuss his brass band book at the 'Off the Shelf — Festival of Words' book festival later this month.
October 02, 2026
Death of Bryan Kelly
The death has been announced of the critically acclaimed composer Bryan Kelly.
October 02, 2026
BrookWright Music: Kenneth Downie celebration
The wonderful music of Kenneth Downie is being performed in concert and by BrookWright Music to link up with his 80th birthday celebrations this year
October 02, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 39
The North Walian trio are back with more brass band chat about the recent British Open and York National Finals.
October 02, 2026
World Rankings: September 2026
Brass Band Willebroek makes history, claiming top spot in 4barsrest World Rankings after double runner-up finishes at World Championships and British Open.
October 01, 2026
Albert Hall performances to be recorded by World of Brass
All the performances from the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall will be audio recorded by World of Brass and made available on wobplay after the results.
September 30, 2026
Brass in Concert announces adjudication panels
The judges that will make the decisions at the 49th Brass in Concert Championships have been announced.
September 30, 2026
4BR Podcast: Live National Championship Preview
Join us on Thursday night for the the 4BR preview of the event and the issues that surround it.
September 30, 2026
David Childs to headline brass focus at the Cumnock Tryst
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be a headline attraction at The Cumnock Tryst — with the cooperation band and The Wallace Collection also featured.
September 30, 2026
Return of Hannah Peel Radio 3 brass band series
The first of a new series of 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel' will be broadcast this weekend.
September 30, 2026
Regent Brass to premiere new work
'Ode to the Three Who Hanged' by Franklin Onyeso will provide the centrepiece of 'Rituals and Revelations' at the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival.
September 30, 2026
Italian rhapsody in the heart of the Eternal City
The Italian Brass Band provides their Autumn audience with a taste of American icons.
September 30, 2026
Caddy steps down from Kibworth role
The musical partnership between Kibworth Band and MD Brendan Caddy has come to an end after a positive seven year link.
September 30, 2026
BrookWright Music: For unto us a child is born from 'Messiah' (Handel arr. Kevin Norbury)
A perennial festive favourite to bring to any concert.
September 30, 2026
Death of Carl Bamford
The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imperial Metals cornet and flugel player Carl Bamford.
September 30, 2026
National Youth Band launches 2027 Bursary Fund
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is calling on supporters to help raise £18,000 for its 2027 Bursary Fund.
September 29, 2026
