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Desford reaching wider audience following National win
The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.
October 16, 2025
Yorkshire focus on Next Generation
Young players aged 16 and under will be teh focus of a 'Next Generation' day of inclusive music making in York in February.
October 16, 2025
New online brass band platform launched
Emotions on Stage will replace the CUBrass website as a leading platform for brass, wind and concert bands.
October 16, 2025
Grimethorpe go for a Burton
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
October 16, 2025
Cross border tribute for Leggat
KNDS Fairey stalwart Jimmy Leggat will take a final bow next year with a little help from his cross border friends.
October 16, 2025
Intense response to Area sections with Foden's
There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.
October 16, 2025
Hebb heads to Hepworth
The experienced tuba player David Hebb joins Hepworth Band following their London top-six finish.
October 16, 2025
4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective
Join the live podcast on Wednesday evening to look back at a memorable Albert Hall contest.
October 14, 2025
New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.
October 14, 2025
Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary
Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
October 14, 2025
BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two
Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments
October 14, 2025
UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport
The 2026 UniBrass Championships of Great Britain hosted by Cardiff University will be held just down the M4 in Newport.
October 14, 2025
Foden's to kick-off new Leeds Best of Brass series
Foden's will be the first of eight leading bands entertaining audiences as part of the new Leeds Best of Brass series.
October 14, 2025
New Ellers arrangement helps raise funds for Cancer Research
A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.
October 14, 2025
Death of Gareth Chappell
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.
October 14, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...
October 14, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 12, 2025
Friday night Gregson spotlights
You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.
October 10, 2025
Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.
October 10, 2025
The composer's viewpoint
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.
October 10, 2025
What's your National knowledge like?
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.
October 10, 2025
Review the 4BR Review — Episode 9
You can enjoy the 4BR preview of the 2025 National Championships as well as the spotlight on the latest CD releases — all on repeat.
October 10, 2025
Grimethorpe set for Albert Hall hat-trick triumph
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to pack out the Royal Albert Hall next October with a special 30th anniversary live screening of their most famous alter ego National triumph.
October 10, 2025
Nothing pointless about National winners...
In a strange quirk of coincidence, the National Championship knowledge of the general public came under quiz scrutiny just days before the event...
October 10, 2025
Brabbins in Kensington
The orchestral conductor didn't want to miss the chance to connect with the brass band movement in Adelaide — with a visit to conduct the Kensington & Norwood Band in rehearsal.
October 10, 2025
