UniBrass announces 2027 venue

October 28 • The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford will host the 2027 UniBrass Championships.

Van Looy and Porthouse to lead Carlton Main

October 28 • Glenn Van Looy and Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley Colliery on the contest stage in 2027.

Composer commissions in Cumbria

October 28 • There are a trio of £750 composer commissions to be grabbed as part of the Drum & Bass organisation's Participations to Pathways initiative.

BrookWright Music: Winter Lullaby (Karl Whelan)

October 28 • A wonderful cornet or flugel solo to add to any festive programme.

Young musicians enjoy Spa day

October 28 • More and more young players are enjoying being part of the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band

Wright decision made for Bedworth Brass

October 28 • The experienced Paul Wright has been appointed Musical Director of Bedworth Brass.

Report & Results: 2026 Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest

October 28 • There were plenty of great Gold Award performances to enjoy at the recent Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest.

Harper masterclass at EIBBSS

October 28 • Philip Harper will lead a special on day conducting masterclass as part of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.

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.

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.

Regent Hall Concerts - Cliff Hardie Big Band

Thursday 29 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ

Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.

St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.

St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for a Bb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.

Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger