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Desford

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 generation

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


Emotions

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

Grimethorpe go for a Burton

Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

October 16, 2025


Leggett

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


Fodens

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


Hepworth

Hebb heads to Hepworth

The experienced tuba player David Hebb joins Hepworth Band following their London top-six finish.

October 16, 2025


4BR review

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


National Band of New Zealand

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


Coleridge

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

BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two

Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments

October 14, 2025


UniBrass

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


Leeds Best of Brass

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


Prelude on Ellers

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


Chalford Band

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

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


Desford Colliery

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


ISB and Fodens

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


World of Brass

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


Edward Gregson

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


Swiss

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


4BR Preview

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


Brassed Off

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


aLBERT

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

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




Desford

Desford reaching wider audience following National win

October 16 • The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.


Yorkshire generation

Yorkshire focus on Next Generation

October 16 • Young players aged 16 and under will be teh focus of a 'Next Generation' day of inclusive music making in York in February.


Emotions

New online brass band platform launched

October 16 • Emotions on Stage will replace the CUBrass website as a leading platform for brass, wind and concert bands.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe go for a Burton

October 16 • Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Brett Baker

Friday 17 October • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), 275 Oxford Street, London WC1 2DJ


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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