KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit
August 22
A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.
Radio: Touch of Brass
August 22 • More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships
August 22 • Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development
August 22 • Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.
Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert
August 22 • Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey
Enderby's new focus in musical direction
August 22 • Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.
Adjudication panel announced for British Open
August 21 • Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.
Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips
August 21 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.
Eikanger to honour Snell
August 20 • A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.
Gavin Higgins: Black Sun for trombone quartet
£80.00£80.00
Pieta
£10.99£10.99
A Little Hymn (Gavin Higgins)
£39.99£39.99
Bounce - Album Download Voucher
£9.99£9.99
Broadheath
£16.99£16.99
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
4BR Review - Episode 18
May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Images from the 2026 NYBBGB Summer Course
August 14 • Photographer Marc Gascoigne captured plenty of great images from this year's National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and Concert.
The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times
August 7 • Simon Dobson's talks about his latest work, 'MACHINE!' to be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
In Memoriam: E.H.: Brabbins tribute to Elgar Howarth
August 6 • Conductor Martyn Brabbins talks about his tribute to the legacy of Elgar Howarth which will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain led by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.
Knight rider: Tuba virtuoso looks forward to NYBBGB solo debut
August 5 • Ross Knight looks to bridge the gap between the orchestral and brass band world with his solo appearance with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Bath.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
August 9 • Wider themes of reuse, repackaging and respect are explored with mature advocacy by a passionate National Youth Band of Great Britain.
Book review: The Brass Band Story
August 7 • Professor Trevor Herbert reveals the real story behind the myths and anachronisms that have coloured the public's perceptions of the brass band movement for far too long.
Concert: NYBBGB Children's Band
August 1 • Donald Trump brings out the very best of what the National Children's Band is all about under the direction of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers | 1,159.01 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 838.74 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 768.39 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 765.01 |
| 5 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 741.42 |
| 6 | Cory | 714.36 |
| 7 | Foden's | 647.08 |
| 8 | Brass Band Willebroek | 587.55 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 547.92 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 506.62 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet
Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park
Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards
Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra
Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Wantage Silver Band
August 22 • Wantage Concert Brass (1st Section) are looking for a SOLO HORN and PERCUSSIONIST. Under the direction of our dynamic and inspiring MD Daniel Hall. This year we achieved 3rd at the L&SC regionals. We rehearse Tue & Fri 7:30pm- 9:30pm in our own bandhall
Ashington Colliery Band
August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.
Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band
August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.
Mark Wilkinson
Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor