Cory on countdown to Orbital premiere at RNCM
December 24
Cory will give the world premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in January.
EBBA thanks European banding movement for support in 2025
December 24 • EBBA President, Ulf Rosenberg has taken the time send festive greetings to the European banding movement as the organisation looks forward to Linz in 2026.
Band Supplies thank customers for their support in 2025
December 24 • The leading retailer has thanked customers for their support in the past year — as a new era sees the family company continue to support banding at all levels — starting Boxing Day on 4BR!
Foden's set for January Area workshops
December 24 • If you need some extra inspiration ahead of the Areas this year — then Foden's continue to help.
Coalition forces return to support Sarcoma UK
December 24 • Players from across numerous bands in the London & Southern Counties area came together recently to help a wonderful cause in the heart of London.
Cornish sessions aims to boost community links
December 24 • A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.
135 years of music making ends in Musselburgh
December 24 • A band with a wonderful community connection spanning generations has reached its final chord.
First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham
December 24 • Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 24 • In this week's show Martin and Julie are featuring music by Strauss coinciding with the New Year's Day concert live from Vienna on BBC2 at 10.15am.
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.
The Baroness Hodge Arts Council England Report: A possible ACE hand for banding?
December 23 • Baroness Hodge has taken Arts Council England to task for stifling artistic innovation and creativity, so what could her recommendations mean for banding bodies who get ACE funding.
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.
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
Crewe Brass
December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
Crewe Brass
December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.
John Ward
Conductor, Adjudicator