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The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...
February 23, 2026
Result: 2026 Welsh Open
Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport
February 23, 2026
Spring Festival tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.
February 23, 2026
Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.
February 23, 2026
Wright & Round: The Colours Fly (Wendy Nevard)
A super upbeat opener which will add plenty of musical colour to any concert.
February 23, 2026
Results: 2026 NEMBBA Contest
There were successful early Area runouts for Skelmanthorpe, South Yorkshire Police, Leicestershire Coop, Dronfield and Matlock.
February 23, 2026
London & SC Area line-ups confirmed
The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.
February 21, 2026
Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians
A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.
February 21, 2026
Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener
There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.
February 21, 2026
Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups
If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.
February 21, 2026
4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish
We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.
February 19, 2026
Linz European line-ups confirmed
30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.
February 18, 2026
New website for National Championships
A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.
February 18, 2026
Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge
John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.
February 18, 2026
BrookWright Music: Fanfares and Proclamations (Steven Ponsford)
A fantastic concert opener from the pen of Steven Ponsford.
February 18, 2026
Tredegar to pay musical tribute to Buckley family
The musical lives of Brian and Richard Buckley is to be celebrated in a special concert undertaken by Welsh champion Tredegar.
February 18, 2026
Snell makes honorary return to Foden's
One of the iconic figures in Foden's Band history has become a Honorary Vice President.
February 18, 2026
Black Dyke Band set for Pudsey showcase
The Yorkshire champion will head to Pudsey as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.
February 18, 2026
Imps look for a helping hand...
Yorkshire Imperial is looking for a new signing or two — but you don't have to be able to play an instrument.
February 18, 2026
Conclusion ahead to Renshaw and Hade Edge link
The musical partnership between Derek Renshaw and Hade Edge Band will come to an amicable end at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.
February 18, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.
February 18, 2026
Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM
The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.
February 16, 2026
Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)
A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.
February 16, 2026
New conducting talent supported in Rome
The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.
February 16, 2026
Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition
The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.
February 15, 2026
