4BR Podcast: Are you not entertained?
November 10
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look at the wider questions surrounding brass band entertainment — and you can have your opinion heard...
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 28
November 12 • The latest episode from the Brighouse duo ahead of their appearance at Brass in Concert.
BrookWright Music: Auld Lang Syne (traditional arr. Steven Ponsford)
November 12 • An upbeat take on the iconic New Year's anthem.
Orbital gains further media coverage in Scotland
November 12 • The final commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' has attracted the media interest of 'The Scotsman' newspaper.
New joint Head of Woodwind, Brass and Percussion at Chetham's
November 12 • The acclaimed Manchester music school has appointed Sarah Whewell to work alongside Dr David Thornton.
SBBA appoints new interim Treasurer
November 12 • Davide Angeletti becomes the interim treasurer of the Scottish Brass Band Association.
George Lloyd interest secured with long term future
November 12 • The George Lloyd Society has highlighted the continued interest in the composer's music.
Wright & Round: Christmas with Extra Sparkle
November 12 • Five ways to add sparkle to a Christmas programme — from sleigh bells and big-band swing to a high-speed reindeer journey...
Brass in Concert previews on offer
November 10 • Some of the bands will be providing a sneak preview of their entertainment programmes ahead of their trips to Gateshead.
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 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...
Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick
November 2 • The West Riding band is quick to realise the potential of a new time slot for tradition in Huddersfield.
Concert: Tredegar Band
November 1 • The inner workings of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' revealed as fourth of five premieres is given in West Sussex.
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.
| # | 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 - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble
Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert
Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR
West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support
Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA
Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live
Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE
Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More
Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA
Chinnor Silver
November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.
Oxford Cherwell Brass
November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).
Hade Edge Band
November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.
Martin Heartfield
GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist