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2026 National Championship of Great Britiain
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington
Saturday 03 October
Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance
October 10
Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.
Italian Brass Band adds to conductor experience
October 11 • The Italian Brass Band has played its part in giving conductors a very different musical experience.
Report & Results: 2026 West Wales BBA Festival
October 11 • Parc & Dare continues its run of prize-winning form as Markham & District, Cwmtawe, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Llanharan & Bryncae Brass claim the honours in Cefneithin.
All ages of playing experience showcase excellence in Elland
October 11 • There was a super day of competitive solo, duet and quartet action on show at Elland Silver Band's popular event.
Cobb to lead Kingdom Triumphant workshop
October 11 • Dr Stephen Cobb will lead a workshop on Eric Ball's iconic work — and its open to everyone to be part of for free.
Wychavon Festival announces adjudication panels
October 11 • The adjudication teams for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year have been announced.
4BR Review — Episode 23
October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.
Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...
October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.
Orbital countdown for Tredegar
October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.
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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Broadheath
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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.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Gallery from the Royal Albert Hall
October 8 • Photographer Craig Chapman was on hand to capture plenty of memorable images from the contest day.
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...
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 - 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
Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy
Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB
Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass
Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Tintwistle Band
October 11 • We are looking for a repiano cornet player to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts and contests all year round.
Epping Forest Band
October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required
Bedford Town Band
October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.
Martin Heartfield
GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist