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Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.
October 31, 2025
Rankings update: October
Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire
October 31, 2025
Final countdown for Dutch National Championships
4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.
October 31, 2025
Wobplay to broadcast SIDDIS entertainment
Norwegian bands are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of their entertainment challenges in Stavanger this weekend.
October 31, 2025
Yorkshire Youth gets anniversary boost
The Yorkshire Youth Band will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert appearance at the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
October 30, 2025
BBE to help bands make most of tipping...
A new BBE webinar aims to help bands with their festive fund raising this Christmas.
October 30, 2025
Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition
The Scottish Champion has welcomed Beth Hutchison to their cornet section.
October 30, 2025
BrookWright Music: Swinging all the way (Dave Collins)
A fantastic addition to the Xmas festivities with a new swing take on a classic festive favourite
October 30, 2025
Grimethorpe stars lead fantastic day in East Anglia
A bit of the Grimethorpe stardust certainly found its way to delegates on the latest East Anglian BBA workshop day in Norwich.
October 30, 2025
Williams duo look forward to Milestone Tour dates
Glyn and Helen Williams are looking forward to meeting new and old friends on their Milestone Tour workshop and concert dates over the next few months.
October 30, 2025
Elland to showcase entertainment at Dobcross
Dobcross Band and Social Club will welcome Elland Silver Band to provide its 'Showcase Brass' this weekend.
October 30, 2025
Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?
Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.
October 29, 2025
Gregson at 80 in Scotland
Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.
October 28, 2025
Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival
Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.
October 28, 2025
Porthouse reprise at Leyland
Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.
October 28, 2025
New addition to Tredegar tuba team
Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.
October 28, 2025
Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado
Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.
October 28, 2025
New addition to LSO trumpet section
Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.
October 28, 2025
Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit
Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.
October 28, 2025
Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh
15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.
October 27, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge
October 27, 2025
Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced
There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.
October 27, 2025
Danish bands ready for National challenges
The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.
October 27, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest
Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.
October 27, 2025
