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2026 Regional Championships
London & SC (Stevenage) and North of England (Durham)
21-22 March 2026
Taylor made at 90
April 7
Photographer Lorne Campbell pictures 90 year John Taylor of Malton White Star Band enjoying a quick blow in his beloved Ryedale area of Yorkshire.
Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts
April 8 • Thee are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.
Spring upgrade from Doodles
April 8 • The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...
Radio: Bandstand
April 8 • More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...
Enjoy the ConsTest action on NXTOD
April 8 • Make sure you don't miss a single note of the action at this weekend's ConsTest Contest in Birmingham by signing up to enjoy the live-stream broadcast from Next Step Films.
Scottish Youth start Easter course
April 8 • Scottish players get ready for music making and fun on their annual Easter Course.
Euph signing for Pemberton for Grand Shield challenge
April 8 • Louis Leung takes the solo euphonium role at Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as they look towards Grand Shield challenge in Birmingham.
BrookWright Music: Drink to me only (Trad arr. Bowen)
April 8 • An evocative setting for the flugel horn offers a lyrical interlude to any concert programme.
Dodworth looks to the future with leadership
April 8 • A new conducting leadership and long term investment in the next generation underpins Dodworth's musical vision.
Black Dyke Mills Band: Classic Brass
£5.39£5.39
Brass from the Masters - Volume 1
£6.50£6.50
Still Glides the Stream
£11.25£11.25
4BR Review - Episode 16
February 26 • Iwan and Chris look forward to the 2026 Regional Championships - the issues, music and tips for victory...
4BR Review - Episode 15
February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival as well as forward to the Norwegian Nationals and more...
4BR Review - Episode 14
January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.
4BR Review - Episode 13
December 31 • Iwan and Chris announce the long list of nominations for the 2025 4BR Awards. Drum roll please...
Opportunity knocks: Can we make the most of the renewed interest in us?
April 7 • With brass banding undergoing one of its cyclical upturns in profile from the wider musical world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox wonders if we are in the position to make the most of our latest opportunity.
A Laugh Less Ordinary: A musical tribute to Victoria Wood
April 8 • Simon Watts of the NYBBGB talks to composer Andrea Price ahead of the world premiere of her work celebrating the life and laughs of the unique Victoria Wood.
Take 5: Regional Championship debating points
April 6 • Five issues to think about, debate and perhaps even come up with an answer to following the recent series of Regional Championship events around the country.
Take 5: A quintet of female works to be enjoyed on more than the one day a year
March 5 • 8th March marks International Women's Day. The 4BR Editor picks five compositions by female composers that deserve to be celebrated in performance all year around.
Concert: Strike up the Band
February 14 • Ian Bousfield inspires as well as thrills with his display of consummate musicianship in Cardiff.
Concert: Brass Across Borders
February 4 • A fine night of music making in honour of a popular bandsman is enjoyed by a packed cross border audience in Manchester.
Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick Band
January 31 • Displays of compositional craftsmanship, ensemble quality and solo excellence round off the RNCM Festival.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,011.29 |
| 2 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 999.68 |
| 3 | Cory | 915.46 |
| 4 | Foden's | 790.99 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 788.12 |
| 6 | Flowers | 676.02 |
| 7 | Brass Band Willebroek | 638.58 |
| 8 | Black Dyke | 634.73 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 612.47 |
| 10 | the cooperation band | 540.01 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ
Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet
Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast
Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX
Harrogate Band
April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links
Glossop Old Band
April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.
Wardle Anderson Brass Band
April 8 • Wardle Anderson Brass are an ambitious, forward-thinking Championship Section band on the up, looking to strengthen the team. Vacancies: Solo Trombone, Eb Bass & Front Row Cornet. Strong recent Area result under new MD Jamie Cooper.
Jason M Smith
Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor