4BR Review to go live...
July 15
For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...
National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters
July 15 • The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.
Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates
July 15 • The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.
Wardle Blast help tie global city links
July 15 • The commercial connection between the cities of Manchester and Osaka have been strengthened by the brilliant youngsters of Wardle Blast.
NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth
July 15 • The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.
Downshire fitness regime from Couch to Concert
July 15 • If you want to get yourself fit to enjoy playing then Downshire Brass is leading a 12 week fun regime...
Radio: Touch of Brass
July 15 • There is airborne flavour to the music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this week.
International Eisteddfod victory for Welsh Youth
July 14 • Gwasanaeth Cerdd Gwynedd & Mon Senior Brass Band claims honours in the Community Band category at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band
July 13 • You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.
Maurice Andre plays Trumpet Concertos
£12.75£12.75
Transatlantic - Onyx Brass and John Wilson
£14.00£12.75
Italiana! - The Philharmonic Brass & Riccardo Muti
£23.00£23.00
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
Do you want to go large?: The problems with test piece obesity
May 29 • Is our appetite for everything new and bigger starting to affect our musical well being?
2025 European Championships: Stavanger preview
May 5 • A fascinating weekend of competition is in store in Stavanger with a desire to embrace change to be seen, heard and perhaps even undertaken...
2025 European Championships: Test piece reviews
May 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a close look at the four major test-pieces to be performed in Stavanger this coming weekend.
2025 European Championships: Own choice selections
May 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the wide variety of musical inspirations being explored, examined and endorsed in the bids to win the European titles in Stavanger.
CD review: Antiphones - Contemporary Premieres
July 13 • Black Dyke channel the musical spirits in glorious fashion with a release of modern homage inspiration.
Concert: Denis Wick Memorial Concert
June 12 • A concert of celebration to a legacy that will continue to influence the world of brass for generations to come.
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.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 1,126.73 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,032.85 |
| 3 | Foden's | 1,003.92 |
| 4 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 946.60 |
| 5 | Brass Band Willebroek | 858.63 |
| 6 | Flowers | 739.99 |
| 7 | Black Dyke | 645.89 |
| 8 | Valaisia Brass Band | 618.19 |
| 9 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 493.42 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 488.91 |
The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert
Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN
Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair
Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD
Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete
Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB
Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)
Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG
Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival
Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX
Moorlands Brass
July 15 • We are a new community band based in Staffordshire moorlands, and are looking for players of all abilities in all sections.So come along and give us a try you will be made very welcome.
Chinnor Silver
July 15 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday at 11am (21st) and we would welcome any player (all abilities welcome) to join us.We are a friendly group who just love playing together and chatting during our cake and coffee break.. BONUS its all free
Haverhill Silver Band
July 13 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a SECOND HORN. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).
David W. Ashworth
RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator