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2026 National Championship of Great Britiain
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
Saturday 03 October
4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast
October 7
Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.
Lawson treasures Shepherd award
October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.
Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck
October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.
Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge
October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.
Two new releases to enjoy from World of Brass
October 7 • The Regionals CD and a major new release from British Open inners Foden's are now available from World of Brass and wobplay.
University of Nottingham ends undergraduate music degree course
October 7 • A change in student demand, delivery costs and competition from other institutions is said to be behind the decision to axe music degree course at the University of Nottingham.
Scottish Festival of Brass adjudicators announced
October 7 • The judges that will make the decision at the Scottish Open, Scottish Challenge and Scottish Youth Championships have been announced.
Fountain and Moore to showcase Langford Rhapsodies for free
October 7 • The virtuoso soloists will join Fulham Band at Regent Hall to showcase the Gordon Langford rhapsodies
Widdop takes baton at Eagley
October 7 • The experienced Alan Widdop takes the helm at Eagley Band
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 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.
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.
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...
Take a seat: The future of the National Championship in London
September 27 • Has the success of the move of the Section 1-4 National Finals signalled the real possibility of the end of the top section contest at the Royal Albert Hall?
LP review: The Unicorns
September 1 • A reminder of a true innovative banding spirit that flourished in Sweden with Solna Brass.
CD review: The Devil's Virtuosity
August 27 • Mauro Martins ensures he remains in musical control of his Faustian pact with Devilish excess.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales
August 25 • The Welsh nation should be hearing more about the benefits of one of its flagship youth arts ensembles.
| # | 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 - Parlour Brass
Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra
Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass
Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert
Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB
Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert
Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA
Pilling Jubilee Silver Band
October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.
Barnsley Brass
October 7 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room.
Rushden Town Band
October 6 • Bb bass - Following the relocation of our previous player, a Bb bass position has become available.
Sarah Groarke-Booth
BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor