Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.

StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews

June 12 • The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.

Gregson church celebration in Ashley

June 12 • There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.

Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia

June 12 • Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Youngsters line-up for Tonga National Youth Band

June 12 • Conductor David Bremner to lead Tonga National Youth Band.

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

June 11 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.

Showcase success in Lincolnshire

June 11 • A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.

RNCM to host conducting masterclasses

June 11 • Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.

Interview with Dr David Thornton

February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.

Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas

February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs

January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival

Interview with Simone Rebello

January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain & British Army Brass Band

April 28 • Full pews in Halifax as the brass band pilgrims enjoy the ambitious and intriguing outlooks of youth and experience.

LP review: The Gothenburg Brass Band

April 27 • A classy reminder that Nordic banding could have travelled in a very different direction.

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

April 20 • Mature expressions of musicality and wider resilience underpin the ethos of the latest generation of National Youth Band performers in Tidworth.

Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3

Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET

The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA

Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR

Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival

West Wycombe Brass Band

June 11 • We are looking for players. Flugel and Horns. Positions negotiable . Non contesting, easy going, friendly band. Sensible engagement list. Some instruments available. Playing or returning, come along and see for yourself.

Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.

Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.

Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.