4BR Review — live on Wednesday night
May 19
Join Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how brass bands and what we do is perceived by the wider musical world, and what they believe must be done to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
Feedback to bring significant changes to Spring Festival
May 20 • The Mortimer family has responded to the feedback from the recent Spring Festival contests in Birmingham as concerns and complaints have been addressed.
Time to sign up for Band Camp
May 19 • If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.
Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres
May 19 • Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Fernie and Joe Galuszka will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.
75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help
May 19 • 75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Silk ties cut after 11 inspired years
May 19 • The long standing musical partnership between Silk Brass and MD, Tony Wyatt has reached its last chord.
Wright & Round: The Grand Union Waltz (Dr Liz Lane)
May 19 • A gentle reminder of the wonderful waltz pace on board a narrow boat.
Results: 2026 SEWBBA Treforest Festival
May 19 • Parc & Dare lead the way in Treforest with section wins for Markham & District, Penclawdd Brass and Gwaun Cae Gurwen and a great display of next generation talent.
Parliamentary praise for Flowers
May 19 • As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.
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 17
May 11 • Iwan and Chris look at the wider contest issues that have arisen from the recent European Championships in Linz and Spring Festival in Birmingham.
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.
Opinion debate: The luck of the draw or data driven evidence?
May 18 • Is it a myth that the winning of a contest can in part be down to the luck of the draw, or does new research add statistical substance to back up the belief?
Kathleen Gaspoz has been drilling into the stats to back her opinion.
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...
Concert: Women in Brass Australasia
May 18 • A memorable evening of excellence, community and mentorship led by the inspirational Sheona White.
Concert: RNCM Tribute to Elgar Howarth
May 15 • A fine reminder of a musical polymath who linked brass bands to the wider musical world.
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.
| # | 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 - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices
Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE
Contest: Whit Friday March Contests
Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3
The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern
Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD
Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert
Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH
Sherborne Town Band - Friends
Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Brass
May 20 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek a Bb Bass to join our friendly, musically ambitious Central London band. We enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of concerts and contests, and regularly premiere new music.
wantage silver band
May 19 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.
Harrogate Band
May 19 • We are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete our team. Interesting mix of engagements and contests. Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links
Andy Wareham
BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist