New trio joins Easington

July 26 • The trombone, cornet and bass sections of the North East band welcome new signings.

Kane takes the baton at Nailsworth

July 26 • The vastly experienced Derick Kane is the new Musical Director of Nailsworth Silver Band.

Elland Silver Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest calls for entries

July 26 • The closing date for the popular event is fast approaching — so get you entries in.

4BR Carousel: Six great releases from World of Brass

July 25 • Six great CD releases are a mouse click away from being added to your collection.

Van Looy to lead Schoonhoven team progress

July 25 • Glenn Van Looy will be joined by Erik van de Kolk and Stefan van der Wilt to spearhead Brass Band Schoonhoven's future musical progress.

Besson welcomes Lithuanian euph star to Artist roster

July 25 • One of Lithuanian banding's rising stars has become a Besson performance artist.

BrookWright Music: Pageant (Barrie Gott)

July 25 • A great little concert work aimed at bringing out the variation qualities of a Fourth Section band.

Dixon docks at Marsden for York challenge

July 24 • Grimethorpe MD, Ben Dixon will lead Marsden Silver Prize Band at the First Section National Finals.

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.

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.

LP review: PJBE FINALE

July 26 • The final concert of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble took place just over 40 years ago — marking the final chord of the gold standard pioneers.

Book review: The Brass Band Hall of Fame

July 24 • Tim Mutum's inquisitive passion brings a valuable addition to the general knowledge about many of the leading figures that have left their mark on our history.

Concert: Black Dyke Band

July 20 • The Queensbury band returned to the Proms to instil memories of greatness past, present and even future.

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

Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP

Tintwistle Band

July 25 • are looking for a new MD to lead our friendly and committed band as we continue to build on our proud traditions and look towards an exciting future.If you enjoy helping musicians of all ages and abilities reach their potential,we’d love to hear from you!

Ashington Colliery Band

July 24 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.

Rushden Town Band

July 23 • Trombone and Bb bass positions available.

David Frame

Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor