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2026 National Championship of Great Britiain
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
Saturday 03 October
Yorkshire announces judges for 2027 Regional Championship
October 20
The judges and schedule for the Yorkshire Regional Championship in Huddersfield next March have been confirmed.
Cope gains Royal Philharmonic Society commission
October 20 • Composer Claire Cope is one eight young composers who has been commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society to write a new work for a UK audience.
Dame Evelyn Glennie to join NYBBGB for landmark Easter concert
October 20 • The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — so book your tickets now.
Brass composers nominated for Ivors
October 20 • Ailis Ni Riain, Ben Nobuto, Richard Blackford and Hannah Peel have been nominated for Ivor Composer Awards.
EIBBSS announces Encore before main event
October 20 • Paul Holland to lead new week of brass band music-making at a more relaxed pace ahead of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Judges and draws confirmed for Siddis Brass
October 20 • The adjudication teams and the draws have been announced for next months Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships in Stavanger.
Results: 2026 German National Championships
October 20 • 3BA Concert Brass secures a hat-trick victory to book its place at the European Championships in Montreux.
Results: 2026 Championship of Ireland
October 20 • Laganvale ends seven-year itch as they reclaim the top section honours at the 108th Championship of Ireland contest in Armagh, as section titles go to CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.
Results: 2026 ODBBA Entertainment Contest
October 20 • There was plenty of great entertainment on offer in Witney as Chinnor Silver and Coleshill Youth Bands led the way.
Gavin Higgins: Black Sun for trombone quartet
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Pieta
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A Little Hymn (Gavin Higgins)
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Bounce - Album Download Voucher
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Broadheath
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4BR Review - Episode 23
October 10 • Iwan and Chris look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall - and some of the questions that arose from it.
4BR Review - Episode 22
October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise...
4BR Review - Episode 21
September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham.
4BR Review - Episode 20
July 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas are joined by Steven Mead to discuss the recent World Championships in Kerkrade as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for bands - starting with Black Dyke Band at The BBC Proms.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Gallery from the Royal Albert Hall
October 8 • Photographer Craig Chapman was on hand to capture plenty of memorable images from the contest day.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Podium adjudications
October 6 • The written appraisals of adjudicators Prof Rob Wiffin OBE, Ray Farr and Alan Morrison of the podium prize winners of Cory, Aldbourne and Foden's.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Test piece review
October 2 • Philip Sparke's work was used as the set test at the 2024 European Championships in Palanga and certainly tested both body and soul of the bands...
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Royal Albert Hall preview
October 1 • Much to ponder for bands, audiences and critics alike as the road to Kensington beckons once more...
CD review: Regionals 2027
October 16 • From surprise and shrug shouldered indifference to cheek-puffing apprehension. Plenty to look forward to then as bands aim to book their National Final qualification places at York and London next year.
Concert: Rituals and Revelations
October 14 • Regent Brass continue to trust in listener intelligence and attention as they continue to explore different musical directions.
Concert: Brassed Off - Live
October 13 • Even when a myth starts to sound like historical fact — it still has the ability to be great entertainment.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Willebroek | 1,110.63 |
| 2 | Flowers | 1,109.20 |
| 3 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,065.45 |
| 4 | Foden's | 996.57 |
| 5 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 813.77 |
| 6 | Cory | 690.90 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 673.84 |
| 8 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 523.51 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 474.80 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 417.94 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet
Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass
Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band
Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Dobcross Silver Band -
Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX
The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock
Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR
Epping Forest Band
October 20 • Friendly and forward thinking 2nd section band requires a Solo Horn and Euphonium player to join our team. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground. We have a sensible mix of contests and concerts throughout the year.
Kibworth Band
October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking percussionist to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.
Kibworth Band
October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking a BBb Bass player to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.
Kevin Wadsworth
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)