Cory appoint new principal cornet
December 21
Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
December 21 • The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
The Floral Dance remembered...
December 21 • You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
RNCM Appeal boosts student opportunities
December 21 • More students will be set to benefit from the success of the RNCM Annual Appeal.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 21
December 21 • The North Walian trio link up with a member of the Welsh banding diaspora in New Zealand
Cooper takes lead with Wardle Anderson Brass
December 21 • Jamie Cooper has been announced as the new MD of Wardle Anderson Brass.
Death of Ted Griffiths
December 21 • The death has been announced of one of the most respected figures in Yorkshire banding.
SBBA announces 2025 Champion Bands
December 21 • the cooperation band, Unite Scotland Kinneil, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie are crowned Scottish Champion Bands of the Year.
Desford head Dutch Open challengers
December 21 • The National Champion Desford will head to Groningen next year to play in the Dutch Open Championship against a strong field of challengers.
Nyman Brass
£11.52£11.52
Music for Organ and Brass
£12.89£12.89
The World of the Brass Band
£11.96£11.96
The Yankee Brass Band
£13.75£13.75
Postcards from Grimethorpe
£13.50£10.12
Still Glides the Stream
£11.25£11.25
4BR Review - Episode 12
December 5 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas explore the intriguing question of whether or not there has been a change in outlook in the music being performed at major contests, concerts and on recordings.
4BR Review - Episode 11
November 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host major championship competitions.
4BR Review - Episode 10
October 21 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship.
4BR Review - Episode 9
October 10 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas preview the 2025 Albert Hall National Championship as well as look at the latest CD releases.
2025 4BR Awards: Long List Nominations
December 18 • These are the bands, conductors, performers, test-pieces, performances and recordings that are in the running for the annual 4BR Awards.
2025 Swiss National Championships: Images from Lucerne
December 6 • Photographer Etienne Bornet captured the atmosphere as well as the action at the recent Swiss National Championships as the top bands battled to claim the top flight title.
2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Sparke spotlight leads musical focus
November 27 • A 75th birthday homage to composer Philip Sparke provides the musical thread for a tapestry of exciting premieres and performances at this years RNCM showcase event.
Are you not entertained?: Is a new era ready to be maximised at Brass in Concert?
November 24 • Have the competing bands signalled their intention to usher in a new era of entertainment at Brass in Concert — and where does that leave its marking system?
LP review: Tidings of Great Joy
December 19 • A festive reminder from Derek Broadbent and Brighouse & Rastrick that brass bands can still make a commercial mark on the wider listening public with a Christmas offering.
CD review: Dancing on the Sand
December 17 • A showroom tour around the polished models and star performers of the de haske brass band range led by a persuasive sales team in Philip Harper and Cory Band.
CD review: Fantasia - Works for Trumpet & Organ
December 12 • Matilda Lloyd provides an engaging extension of her musical style and substance with her latest joint enterprise release.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,051.10 |
| 2 | Cory | 970.90 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 910.39 |
| 4 | Foden's | 873.75 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 833.00 |
| 6 | Black Dyke | 724.03 |
| 7 | Flowers | 723.61 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 653.72 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 537.22 |
| 10 | Desford Colliery | 410.82 |
Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School
Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW
The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices
Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ
Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event
Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD
Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert
Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE
Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert
Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD
wantage silver band
December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..
Banks Brass Band
December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.
Cambrian Brass
December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.
Stan Lippeatt
BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor