World Rankings: June 2026
June 22
Flowers bloom as Gloucester band reach No. 1 in the world after historic European triumph.
Remembering Trevor Austin
June 24 • One of the most respected figures in the brass band business world passed away a year ago — with his memory still fondly remembered.
Grimethorpe add quartet strength to ranks
June 24 • Four new players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Freckleton partnership comes to an end
June 24 • John Atkinson has taken his final bow with the Freckleton Band.
Hobbins to lead Eccles Borough
June 24 • The experienced Alan Hobbins is the new Musical Director at Eccles Borough Band.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 24 • Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie as they Shine a Light on the banding world with their popular programme
Report & Result: 2026 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune contest
June 23 • All beaming smiles for Bathgate as they retain their grip on the popular march and hymn tune title.
Report & Result: 2026 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune
June 23 • Milnrow adds to British Open contesting funds with double top victory in Darwen.
Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival
June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.
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.
'Rrrrrosehill!': Remembering Trevor Austin, the founder of Rosehill Instruments
June 24 • Trevor Austin, the founder of Rosehill Instruments left a distinctive and lasting legacy on 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...
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.
Concert: Ibrahim Maalouf
June 22 • The Lebanese trumpet star works an eager audience into his fusion groove.
CD review: Classic
June 21 • Time passes and circumstances change, but the A4 Brass Quartet retains its cohesive singularity of outlook and ambition.
CD review: three voices
June 20 • Bastien Baumet is resolute in maintaining the euphonium's true identity as a major solo instrument.
| # | 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 |
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
Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF
Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Lostock Hall Brass Band
June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .
Lostock Hall Brass Band
June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027
Darwen Brass
June 22 • Darwen Brass have vacancies for 2nd Euph, and Bass, Bb and Eb.
Stan Lippeatt
BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor