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Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

June 19
It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

June 19 • New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

June 19 • The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev arr. Duncan Wilson)

June 19 • Have the wolf at the concert door with this wonderful audience friendly arrangement of the Prokofiev classic.


Red Admiral Hymn & March Contest to be live-streamed on NXTOD

June 19 • You will be able to enjoy the popular hymn and march contest from the comfort of your home, at work, on on your travels...


No vote for change as Dutch hit 40 mark for Nationals

June 19 • 40 bands will head to Utrecht for the Dutch National Championships after the top section bands vote to remain musically the same.


Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 34

June 19 • The latest episode of the banding podcast with a North Walian accent.


Podcast: Brassettes — Episodes 7 & 8

June 19 • Join presenter Joanne Behan for two new interviews with inspiring women in the banding world as the new series returns.


4BR Review - Episode 19

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

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

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.


4BR Review - Episode 16

4BR Review - Episode 16

February 26 • Iwan and Chris look forward to the 2026 Regional Championships - the issues, music and tips for victory...


Nordic investment funds:  Musical dividends paid to young and old

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...


Opinion debate: The luck of the draw or data driven evidence?

May 18 • Is it a myth that the winning of a contest can in part be down to the luck of the draw, or does new research add statistical substance to back up the belief?

Kathleen Gaspoz has been drilling into the stats to back her opinion.


2026 European Brass Band Championships: Test piece reviews

April 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at the set-works to be played this weekend from Thomas Doss, Andreas Ziegelback, Otto M Schwarz and Thomas Murauer.

Concert: Foden's Band

June 15 • Michael Fowles bring a sense of musical consideration to close the Elgar International Festival of Brass.


Concert: Flowers Band

June 14 • The European champion flexed its musical muscles ahead of another major championship assault in Kerkrade.


Concert: David Childs Recital

June 13 • Artistry of unquestionable quality and musical personality from the euphonium virtuoso enthrals in Birmingham — with more to come at the Proms.


# Band Points
1Eikanger-Bjørsvik971.10
2Brighouse and Rastrick860.34
3Brass Band Treize Etoiles822.07
4Cory791.88
5Foden's711.59
6Flowers586.54
7Black Dyke547.59
8Brass Band Willebroek517.67
9Valaisia Brass Band471.82
10the cooperation band469.21

Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Saturday 20 June • The Community Church, Werter Road, Putney. SW15 2LL


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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