Bands prepare for Swiss Open in reflection

September 18 • The 36th Besson Swiss Open takes place this weekend with thoughts of celebration tempered by reflection on the passing of Markus S. Bach.

Dutch previews on National test-pieces

September 18 • You can now listen to preview performances for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Division test-pieces for the 2026 Dutch National Championships.

NYBBGB Summer Concert now on You Tube

September 18 • You can now enjoy the Summer Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from the comfort of your home.

Chapel-en-le-Frith reaches final chord

September 18 • 140 years of brass banding history comes to end as trustees take decision to wind up Derbyshire band.

EBBA appoints Content Creators

September 18 • EBBA looks to strengthen its communication, storytelling and digital engagement with appointment of two new Content Creators.

BrookWright Music: A Christmas Canon (Trad arr. William Gordon)

September 18 • A seamless combination of two well-loved Christmas favourites ideal for any festive concert

Radio: Touch of Brass

September 18 • More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

Death of Markus S. Bach

September 18 • The death has been announced of Markus S. Bach, one of the pioneering figures of the European brass band movement.

4BR Review - Episode 21

September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham.

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

LP review: The Unicorns

September 1 • A reminder of a true innovative banding spirit that flourished in Sweden with Solna Brass.

CD review: The Devil's Virtuosity

August 27 • Mauro Martins ensures he remains in musical control of his Faustian pact with Devilish excess.

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Wales

August 25 • The Welsh nation should be hearing more about the benefits of one of its flagship youth arts ensembles.

Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Dobcross Silver Band -

Sunday 27 September • Dobcross Band and Social Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Saddleworth Oldham OL3 5AD

Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Consort Brass Quintet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Kibworth Band

September 18 • Kibworth Band (First Section from Jan - South Leicestershire) invites percussion players to join our friendly, ambitious team. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room under MD Brendan Caddy.

Kibworth Band

September 18 • Kibworth Band (First Section from Jan - South Leicestershire) invites BBb Bass players to join our friendly, ambitious team. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room under MD Brendan Caddy.

Kibworth Band

September 18 • Kibworth Band (First Section from Jan - South Leicestershire) invites Euphonium players to join our friendly, ambitious team. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room under MD Brendan Caddy.

Jason M Smith

Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor