British Open Countdown: T minus 7
September 5
10 bands taking part this year have lifted the famous British Open Gold Shield in triumph...
Abbotts flugel role with Grimethorpe
September 5 • Kirsty Abbotts is the new flugel horn player at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Tour marathon for Mead
September 5 • Steven Mead marks a musical milestone with a marathon Asian tour.
Bands need to tick right Boax at Registry
September 5 • Cory Band baritone player Charlie Boax has joined the Brass Band Players Registry as their new Office Administrator.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 38
September 5 • The North Wales banding boys are back with more chat.
Radio: Touch of Brass
September 5 • More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
British Open Countdown: T minus 8
September 4 • What's the link between the Premier League champions Arsenal and British Open champion Brighouse & Rastrick?
New CEO at Making Music
September 3 • Making Music appoints Ben Saffell as its new Chief Executive Officer.
British Open Countdown: T minus 9
September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?
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 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.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Images from the 2026 NYBBGB Summer Course
August 14 • Photographer Marc Gascoigne captured plenty of great images from this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and Concert.
The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times
August 7 • Simon Dobson's talks about his latest work, 'MACHINE!' to be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
In Memoriam: E.H.: Brabbins tribute to Elgar Howarth
August 6 • Conductor Martyn Brabbins talks about his tribute to the legacy of Elgar Howarth which will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain led by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
Knight rider: Tuba virtuoso looks forward to NYBBGB solo debut
August 5 • Ross Knight looks to bridge the gap between the orchestral and brass band world with his solo appearance with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Bath.
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 | 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 |
The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open
Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra
Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards
Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Enderby Band
September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.
Harrogate Band
September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.
Yorkshire Imperial
September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.
John Ward
Conductor, Adjudicator