Double header weekends for Hepworth

November 13 • The Yorkshire champion can be heard in high profile contest and concert action over the next two weekends — in Gateshead and Pudsey

Hammonds add congratulations to Holocene recognition

November 13 • The Hammonds Band will be hoping that there is a victory to celebrate for Ailis Ni Riain's 'Holocene' at the forthcoming Ivors Composer Awards.

Doodles is back...

November 13 • The bespoke mouthpiece business is back in action — and ready for a Christmas rush....

Be part of the 4BR Brass in Concert coverage

November 12 • You can be part of the 4BR coverage from Brass in Concert — and all from the comfort of your home.

Easington's short odds to be part of Xmas No.1

November 12 • It could be a neck and neck fight between Sam Fender and Easington Colliery with George Michael and Wham for the coveted Xmas Number 1 spot in the pop charts.

Renton inspires new spheres of conducting influence in Rome

November 12 • Frank Renton has just returned from leading the Italian Brass Band's annual conducting masterclass.

Last call to play a part at the National Youth Championships

November 12 • If you want to be part of the flagship youth competition then you still have time to get in touch with Brass Bands England.

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 28

November 12 • The latest episode from the Brighouse duo ahead of their appearance at Brass in Concert.

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.

Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick

November 2 • The West Riding band is quick to realise the potential of a new time slot for tradition in Huddersfield.

Concert: Tredegar Band

November 1 • The inner workings of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' revealed as fourth of five premieres is given in West Sussex.

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.

Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR

West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA

Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE

Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA

Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.

Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).

Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.

Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor