Report & Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section
April 25
History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.
Final preparations in place for Spring Festival
April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.
Run event reminder for Spring Festival
April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend
Howarth remembered
April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.
Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph
April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.
Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration
April 29 • A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.
BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)
April 29 • A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.
Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary
April 29 • If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.
Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)
April 29 • The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...
Black Dyke Mills Band: Classic Brass
£5.39£5.39
Brass from the Masters - Volume 1
£6.50£6.50
Still Glides the Stream
£11.25£11.25
4BR Review - Episode 16
February 26 • Iwan and Chris look forward to the 2026 Regional Championships - the issues, music and tips for victory...
4BR Review - Episode 15
February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival as well as forward to the Norwegian Nationals and more...
4BR Review - Episode 14
January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.
4BR Review - Episode 13
December 31 • Iwan and Chris announce the long list of nominations for the 2025 4BR Awards. Drum roll please...
2026 European Brass Band Championships: Test piece reviews
April 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at the set-works to be played this weekend from Thomas Doss, Andreas Ziegelback, Otto M Schwarz and Thomas Murauer.
2026 European Brass Band Championships: Own choice selections
April 21 • 4BR finds out more about the own-choice works to be performed by the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Linz.
2026 European Brass Band Championships: Welcome to Linz
April 20 • Increased size and wider vision underpins EBBA's ethos behind its flagship event — but concerns about the direction of future travel remain...
A Laugh Less Ordinary: A musical tribute to Victoria Wood
April 8 • Simon Watts of the NYBBGB talks to composer Andrea Price ahead of the world premiere of her work celebrating the life and laughs of the unique Victoria Wood.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
April 20 • There was nothing ordinary about the spirit of fun and fearlessness on display by the talented youngsters of the NYBBGB in Manchester.
Concert: Amazing Grace
April 19 • Traditional sounds of brass and voice provide a fine reminder of the qualities of hymn singing and march playing in Huddersfield.
Concert: Strike up the Band
February 14 • Ian Bousfield inspires as well as thrills with his display of consummate musicianship in Cardiff.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 971.10 |
| 2 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 860.34 |
| 3 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 822.07 |
| 4 | Cory | 791.88 |
| 5 | Foden's | 711.59 |
| 6 | Flowers | 586.54 |
| 7 | Black Dyke | 547.59 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 517.67 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 471.82 |
| 10 | the cooperation band | 469.21 |
Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration
Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA
Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration
Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA
Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ
Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet
Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE
Tintwistle Band
April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our 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.
CLEETHORPES BAND CIO
April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.
Leicestershire Co-op Band
April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.
Alan Widdop
Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)