Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale
July 30
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary
July 30 • The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.
Prestige demand for new cornet
July 30 • Besson delight as new BE2029 Prestige cornet makes impact since its launch earlier this year.
Young cornet star claims NYBBS solo competition honour
July 30 • Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award
Tredegar set for Three Choirs appearance in 2027
July 30 • Tredegar Band will add to its artistic CV with an appearance at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester next year.
Stars and delegates align in Swansea on Friday night
July 30 • There will be plenty of great music to enjoy on Friday night in Swansea at the Gala Concert of the International Brass Band Summer School Course.
Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre
July 30 • Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.
Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium
July 30 • The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.
NYBBS pop up to entertain in Edinburgh
July 30 • The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed a day trip to the Scottish capital...
Brass Odyssey: Tredegar Band
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Beyond the Paradox: Tim De Maeseneer
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Respighi: Black Dyke Band
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The Hall of Healing: Yasuaki Fukuhara
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Gothique Fantasy: The Music of Andrew Wainwright
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Bone-Afide: Bounce
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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 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
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Tintwistle Band
July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to complete our horn section. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.
Tintwistle Band
July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.
Chinnor Silver
July 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (3rd) at 11am in our bandroom.. If your band is taking a summer break and you fancy keeping your lip in with a friendly,relaxed rehearsal come and join us.All abilities welcome and its all free with tea & cake.
James Garlick
BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor