Principal roles in place on National Youth Band course
July 27
The principal players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band course have been decided.
Seats in demand for Brass in Concert
July 27 • November in Gateshead may be a while away, but tickets for Brass in Concert are already being snapped up very quickly.
Scottish principals to the fore in Strathallan
July 27 • The young players on the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland course are making their musical mark.
Wright & Round: I Want You Back (Philip Harper)
July 27 • Bring the sound of Motown to your next concert.
Friday focus for National Children's Band
July 27 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band will give their summer course concert in Taunton on Friday afternoon.
Deadline looms for Scottish Open entries
July 26 • The deadline for the Scottish Open Championship supported by Besson is fast approaching.
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.
Brass Odyssey: Tredegar Band
£13.95£13.95
Beyond the Paradox: Tim De Maeseneer
£13.95£13.95
Respighi: Black Dyke Band
£13.95£13.95
The Hall of Healing: Yasuaki Fukuhara
£13.95£13.95
Gothique Fantasy: The Music of Andrew Wainwright
£13.95£13.95
Bone-Afide: Bounce
£13.95£13.95
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.
Participation to Pathways: Building a sustainable future for rural community bands
July 24 • Julie Hoggarth, Director of Drum and Brass, a Cumbria-based community music organisation, wonders if we are asking the wrong questions about the future of brass banding?
Black Dyke Band at The Proms: Images of a memorable day at the Royal Albert Hall
July 23 • Official photographer Chris Christodoulou was on hand to record Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance.
Sponsored Content: Combatting red rot
July 22 • Rosehill Instruments shares its technician-approved cleaning regime for your instrument to stop its worst enemy.
2026 World Music Contest: Kerkrade preview
July 8 • Thankfully there will be no hydration breaks, VAR or even political interference at the brass band version of the World Cup in Kerkrade this weekend.
CD review: LOWland LEGENDS
July 27 • Artistic scope is shown in lowland explorations from Bente Illvold and Daniel Ridder.
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.
| # | 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 |
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
Welwyn Garden City Band
July 27 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band. We currently have vacancies for EEb and BBb BASS players and a 2nd EUPHONIUM player. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.
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.
John Durrant
MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator