Report & Results: 2026 World Music Contest
July 12
Brass Band Treize Etoiles becomes Champion of the World in Kerkrade with global titles going to Brassband Pro Rege Herenveen, Brass Band Schoonhoven B and Brass Band Aukstyn.
Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
July 17 • Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.
Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall
July 17 • The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham
Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship
July 17 • The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.
Filton not at all Brassed Off
July 17 • An inventive collaboration has seen Filton Concert Brass take to the boards for a special sold out run of the Brassed Off play.
Patcham celebrates 80th anniversary
July 17 • It seems wind power has been been harnessed for brilliant use in Brighton for the past 80 years
Delegates enjoy Cutt to music making
July 17 • Prof Garry Cutt is leading the music making on the popular Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 36
July 17 • The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.
The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature
July 15 • Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.
The Fenlands: Soli Brass
£7.05
LSO Live: Holst & Bax (Sir Antonio Pappano)
£15.50£13.17
Still Glides the Stream
£11.50
Remembering Trevor Austin
June 24 • A year ago today, Trevor Austin, the widely admired and respected founder of Rosehill Instruments passed away aged 94. In his eulogy, his younger son, Paul, shared his fondest memories of working with his father - a man who touched many musical lives.
4BR Review - Episode 19
June 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas casts their opinions on the recent Elgar International Festival of Brass plus lates CDs, books, events and LPs
4BR Review - Episode 18
May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
4BR Review - Episode 17
May 11 • Iwan and Chris look at the wider contest issues that have arisen from the recent European Championships in Linz and Spring Festival in Birmingham.
2026 World Music Contest: Kerkrade preview
July 8 • Thankfully there will be no hydration breaks, VAR or even political interference at the brass band version of the World Cup in Kerkrade this weekend.
Sponsored Content: Rrrrrosehill!: Remembering Trevor Austin
June 24 • A year on from Trevor's death, Rosehill Instruments reflects on the legacy of its founder in the banding world.
Nordic investment funds: Musical dividends paid to young and old
June 11 • Long term investment and inspirational leadership has seen a brass band playing renaissance in one small part of Norway.
Hey Diggle, Diggle: 2026 Whit Friday images
June 5 • Well known brass band photographer John Stirzaker enjoyed the Whit Friday music making at Diggle through the lens of his camera...
Concert: the cooperation band
July 5 • For the second time in two days the cooperation band provides entertainment of invention and innovation to an audience in tune with their musical outlook.
CD review: Gothique Fantasy - The music of Andrew Wainwright
July 4 • Andrew Wainwright and Black Dyke provide plenty of scope for engaging musical exploration — from Richmond to Victoria Falls.
LP review: Hammer of the North
June 29 • In 1988 the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided a thumping endorsement of its musical ethos.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers | 1,159.01 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 838.74 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 768.39 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 765.01 |
| 5 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 741.42 |
| 6 | Cory | 714.36 |
| 7 | Foden's | 647.08 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 587.55 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 547.92 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 506.62 |
Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass
Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA
Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park
Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park
Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH
Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet
Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Tintwistle Band
July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.
City of Norwich Brass
July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.
Chinnor Silver
July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play
Jack Capstaff
Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer