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Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed
The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.
December 03, 2025
Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.
December 03, 2025
Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.
December 03, 2025
Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton
The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.
December 03, 2025
Lomas farewell at Brighouse
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.
December 03, 2025
BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)
A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.
December 03, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.
December 03, 2025
Tragic death of Lydbrook player
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.
December 03, 2025
Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.
December 03, 2025
Imps amnesty for returnees
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band
December 03, 2025
Christmas comes early in York
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.
December 03, 2025
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.
December 03, 2025
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.
December 03, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves
December 03, 2025
Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.
December 02, 2025
Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.
November 30, 2025
Besson ready with early Christmas offers
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.
November 29, 2025
Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.
November 27, 2025
Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.
November 27, 2025
Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth
The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.
November 27, 2025
Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.
November 27, 2025
Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour
Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.
November 27, 2025
Results: 2025 US Open Championship
Chicago Brass Band heads the entertainment stakes in Michigan to secure a first US Open Entertainment Championship title.
November 27, 2025
