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4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...
July 06, 2025
Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships
Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver an
July 06, 2025
BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education
New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.
July 05, 2025
Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass
Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.
July 05, 2025
Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast
The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...
July 05, 2025
Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding
Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.
July 05, 2025
Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.
July 05, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 11
The latest episode sees Rich, Steve and Doug find out more about the Whit Friday march contests with Royal Buckley Band.
July 05, 2025
Enjoy the action from New Zealand
You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.
July 04, 2025
Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release
The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.
July 03, 2025
Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers
CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.
July 03, 2025
Nationwide span for Brass Band Week
You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.
July 03, 2025
New President at Cory
Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.
July 03, 2025
New addition to coop trom section
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.
July 03, 2025
Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick
Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.
July 03, 2025
Eisteddfod to showcase contests and entertainment
There will be banding competitions and entertainment on offer at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in August — including the Llareggub Brass Band and Diego Maradona...
July 03, 2025
Ratcliffe high as he becomes full AoBBA member
Craig Ratcliffe has completed his development training programme to become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
July 03, 2025
Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust
Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.
July 02, 2025
BBE announces partnership with donations platform
Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.
July 02, 2025
No fatigue for touring Mead
Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.
July 02, 2025
Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest
Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.
July 02, 2025
Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.
July 02, 2025
Cutt and Co offer warm welcome in Enniskillen
Garry Cutt and colleagues will offer a warm musical welcome to delegates on this year's Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
July 02, 2025
New stage honours stalwart at Pershore
Bands will perform on the Gordon Hartley-Bennett Stage at the popular Pershore Midsummer Brass.
July 02, 2025
Bands ready for Brighouse March & Hymn Contest
The 24th contest takes place in the famous banding venue this weekend.
July 02, 2025
