New horizons enjoyed by National Youth exchange
July 8
Four young players from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland will be enjoying their exchange of musical cultures in the coming weeks
First recording steps taken by City of Bristol
July 8 • The first weekend of filming and recording has been undertaken by City of Bristol Band to celebrate its 90th anniversary.
NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour
July 7 • Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.
Discount rate on The Brass Band Story
July 7 • Yale University Press Publishing is offering a special discount on Prof Trevor Herbert's new book about the banding movement.
New top man at Hammonds
July 7 • Luke Broderick will take the principal cornet seat at the leading Yorkshire band.
Royal connection for Jedforest
July 7 • It seems the performance of Jedforest Instrumental Band brought back brass playing memories for King Charles III.
Final bow gains standing ovation for Wormald
July 7 • 43 years of leading music making in Bolton was marked with a standing ovation for Eagley Band MD, Chris Wormald.
KNDS Fairey to provide extra Sparke of celebration
July 7 • The KNDS Fairey Band will present a specially curated concert later this year celebrate the 75th birthday of composer Philip Sparke.
Bevan Day recognition for Tredegar
July 7 • Tredegar gains recognition for 150 years of representing their town with pride.
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 - Living Lines
Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ
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
Fulham Brass Band
July 7 • Principal Eb bass vacancy:. . Fulham Brass Band, under our inspirational new MD Alan Thomas, are looking for a top class Eb bass player to join us for the First Section National Finals in September and beyond as we seek promotion back to the Championship.
Sherborne Town Band
July 5 • We have positions available for dedicated players on Euphonium, Cornet and Trombone in our fun, friendly Dorset based band.
Bilton Silver Rugby Band
July 4 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.
Sandy Smith
Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger