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Purcell offers free Brass Experience
The Purcell School is offering young players the opportunity to develop their musicianship, build confidence and enjoy making music alongside other enthusiastic brass players — and all for free.
September 16, 2026
Cory to lead side by side opportunity
The Welsh Champion will help inspire the next generation of young players with their 'Side-by-Side' initiative at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
September 16, 2026
BrookWright Music: Cofio Aberfan (Alex Scaife McGee)
A moving work that marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy designed for commemorative programmes, civic events, and concert performances.
September 16, 2026
Super Dep adds to the ranks at Easington Colliery
The vastly experienced and versatile Bob Stradling has been welcomed into the full time ranks of Easington Colliery.
September 16, 2026
Red Admiral Contest to be live-streamed
NXTOD will once again provide live-stream action from all sections of the popular Red Admiral Entertainment Contest.
September 16, 2026
Test Match interest in British Open
The BBC cricket commentators were keeping ear on the action from Symphony Hall on the weekend.
September 16, 2026
Great entry for Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest
There is a super field of entrants for the annual Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest.
September 16, 2026
Pontypridd Festival hailed as successful blast
The annual weekend of great brass music making in the Welsh valleys town of Pontypridd has been hailed as a great success.
September 16, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 British Open Championship
Foden's led by Russell Gray claim the 172nd British Open with music making of the richest emotion.
September 12, 2026
4BR Review — Episode 21
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend.
September 11, 2026
Dobson enjoying his latest Dopamine hit...
The Cornish composer continues to make his mark on the wider musical world with his latest album already becoming a hit in more ways than one...
September 11, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 1
All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.
September 11, 2026
Eikanger lead 90th birthday celebration for Howard Snell
A wonderful musical tribute was paid to Howard Snell by the Norwegian band he inspired to lead with passion and vision.
September 11, 2026
NYBBGB Children's Band in concert tonight
The NYBBGB Children's Band Summer Concert 2026 premieres free on YouTube this evening — so why not sit back and enjoy a great display of youthful excellence.
September 11, 2026
Camborne reunite with Mackenzie
Kevin Mackenzie returns to Camborne as Musical Director.
September 11, 2026
Young Conductor Pathway launched by St Helens Youth Band
A new initiative has been launched to help develop the next generation of young brass band conductors in the North West.
September 11, 2026
Welsh banding to pay tribute to Small
Penclawdd Brass will host a special memorial cocnert to celebrate the contribution of Tony Small BEM to the musical life of the nation.
September 11, 2026
British Open Countdown: T minus 2
A win or a top-six at the British Open is what the bands want this weekend — but there are a few different ones in the record books.
September 10, 2026
Meet the maker: Miel Adams to join Rosehill Instruments at British Open
The man behind the Adams brand will be on hand to to answer all your questions and tell you all about the Adams rage of instruments at the British Open this weekend.
September 10, 2026
Test pieces confirmed for Australian Nationals
A wide variety of compositional inspirations will test the bands in Canberra next March.
September 10, 2026
National Youth Championship registration now open
It's first come first served to take part in the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain — with registration now open.
September 10, 2026
Cory Academy returns to inspire young performers
Players aged up to 20 of Grade 5 standard can now join the Cory Academy to benefit from tuition for the band's team of tutors.
September 10, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
The brass band programme on Australia's ABC Classic network returns with the chance to enjoy highlights of Black Dyke's recent BBC Proms performance.
September 10, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 26
The two Brighouse lads are back with their preview of the British Open.
September 10, 2026
4BR British Open preview podcast
Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.
September 09, 2026
