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2026 Dutch National Championships
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
23-24 October
Could a tourist tax benefit brass bands?
October 31
The Cultural Policy Unit and MPs back a tourist tax to support cultural attractions, creative districts and grassroots venues.
Daws focus to help musicians plan for a better playing future
October 31 • The critically acclaimed trombone soloist Isobel Daws has launched 'practice with focus' to help musicians develop their playing in a more effective way.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
October 31 • The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme will be aired this Sunday.
New signings at Tredegar as 150th celebrations come closer
October 31 • Four new signings join the Welsh band as they look to celebrate 150 years of proud history.
New life begins at 40 for London Brass
October 31 • A significant recent landmark has signalled an exciting future for the acclaimed brass ensemble.
Jenkins steps back for Westacott at Pontardulais
October 31 • Rob Westacott takes at the West Wales band as Paul Jenkins steps down after 20 years at the helm.
New addition to bagpipe and brass repertoire
October 31 • The success of 'The Piper's Farewell' has led to a second brass band and bagpipe work from composers Ian Macpherson BEM and Scott Morton.
Thomas duet drives ambulance help to Ukraine
October 31 • Chris and Frankie Thomas have delivered an ambulance to help Ukrainian forces after a convoy drive from Leamington Spa to Poland.
2027 regional championship dates confirmed
October 31 • There will be eight contests over four weekends as bands look to book their places for London and York.
Gavin Higgins: Black Sun for trombone quartet
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Pieta
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A Little Hymn (Gavin Higgins)
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Bounce - Album Download Voucher
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Broadheath
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4BR Review - Episode 23
October 10 • Iwan and Chris look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall - and some of the questions that arose from it.
4BR Review - Episode 22
October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise...
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.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Gallery from the Royal Albert Hall
October 8 • Photographer Craig Chapman was on hand to capture plenty of memorable images from the contest day.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Podium adjudications
October 6 • The written appraisals of adjudicators Prof Rob Wiffin OBE, Ray Farr and Alan Morrison of the podium prize winners of Cory, Aldbourne and Foden's.
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Test piece review
October 2 • Philip Sparke's work was used as the set test at the 2024 European Championships in Palanga and certainly tested both body and soul of the bands...
2026 National Championship of Great Britain: Royal Albert Hall preview
October 1 • Much to ponder for bands, audiences and critics alike as the road to Kensington beckons once more...
CD review: Regionals 2027
October 16 • From surprise and shrug shouldered indifference to cheek-puffing apprehension. Plenty to look forward to then as bands aim to book their National Final qualification places at York and London next year.
Concert: Rituals and Revelations
October 14 • Regent Brass continue to trust in listener intelligence and attention as they continue to explore different musical directions.
Concert: Brassed Off - Live
October 13 • Even when a myth starts to sound like historical fact — it still has the ability to be great entertainment.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Willebroek | 1,110.63 |
| 2 | Flowers | 1,109.20 |
| 3 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,065.45 |
| 4 | Foden's | 996.57 |
| 5 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 813.77 |
| 6 | Cory | 690.90 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 673.84 |
| 8 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 523.51 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 474.80 |
| 10 | Black Dyke | 417.94 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band
Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band
Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble
Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support
Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA
Regent Brass
October 30 • Regent Brass (MD Alan Duguid) have a vacancy for Bass Trombone.. We are a friendly and progressive championship section band regularly promoting new music and actively pursues a varied performance schedule. .
Tintwistle Band
October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.
Olney Brass
October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.
Ronnie MacNiven
MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor