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The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published
Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.
June 14, 2026
Result: 2026 Dutch Open
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.
June 14, 2026
Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.
June 14, 2026
Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay
The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.
June 14, 2026
Cory keep quiet about latest partnership link...
The Welsh champion has linked up to become an endorsee of the sshhmute brand.
June 14, 2026
Wee Tooners set to provide Langholm with next generation of players
A new initiative by Langholm Band in Scotland is hoping to provide a new stream of playing talent — young and a bit older...
June 14, 2026
BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)
Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.
June 14, 2026
Mr Carson returns to lead Melton
The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...
June 14, 2026
Still time to get your camping gear on
If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!
June 14, 2026
Interview with Imogen Whitehead
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
June 11, 2026
Demand high for British Open tickets
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.
June 11, 2026
Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.
June 11, 2026
Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.
June 11, 2026
Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.
June 11, 2026
Death of Alan Jenkins
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.
June 11, 2026
Last call for future leaders
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.
June 11, 2026
EU work dries up for UK musicians
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.
June 11, 2026
Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland
Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.
June 11, 2026
Doss reaches landmark birthday
The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.
June 11, 2026
AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks
The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
June 11, 2026
Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)
A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.
June 11, 2026
RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses
Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.
June 11, 2026
America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet
The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.
June 09, 2026
Monarch honours MacMillan
Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
June 09, 2026
