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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
Bright set for half marathon challenge
Stamford Brass conductor Julian Bright will be pounding the roads at the Great Eastern Half Marathon to raise funds for two causes close to his heart.
October 10, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 16
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent.
October 10, 2025
Marshall leads with Evo
The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.
October 09, 2025
Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions
Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.
October 09, 2025
Besses welcome new principal cornet
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
October 09, 2025
Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.
October 09, 2025
Brass Band World magazine: October edition
The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and it is packed with interviews, views, opinions and retrospectives — including a preview of this weekend's action at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 09, 2025
