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Whitburn

Double boost for Whitburn

New solo signings boost Scottish Champion's ranks ahead of major challenges.

August 26, 2026


Tertnes

New duo to lead Tertnes

Margie Sutherland Antrobus and Katrina Marzella Wheeler will spearhead the musical approaches of Tertnes Brass on contest and concert stages over the next year.

August 26, 2026


wsbba

Troon set to welcome entertainers

Defending champion Unite Scotland Kinneil leads the entertainers in Troon at the West of Scotland Entertainment Contest this weekend.

August 26, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced

You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.

August 25, 2026


Climb every mountain

Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)

You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...

August 25, 2026


bRASS IN cOCNERT

Brass in Concert Championship sold out

There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.

August 25, 2026


British Open

British Open live-stream

The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.

August 24, 2026


Jeju

Result: 2026 Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition

French euphonium player Tewinn Spiess claims the bi-annual Jeju International Euphonium title.

August 24, 2026


New South Wales

Results: 2026 New South Wales State Championships

Willoughby City Band regains the State title with section wins for Warringah Concert Brass, Newcastle PCYC Band, Waratah Brass Academy, Willoughby Youth Brass and Warringah Youth Brass.

August 24, 2026


NYBBGB

National Youth ambassadors find new audience in lost oasis

The 40 strong Ambassador Band of the NYBBGB entertained the crowds in a lost oasis in the heart of London.

August 24, 2026


Bandamonium

Yorkshire gets ready for Bandamonium

Eight bands will provide plenty of great entertainment for brass band and cycling fans next month as six venues host Bandamonium performances.

August 24, 2026


Skunkworks

Skunkworks adds to outreach initiatives

New initiatives in place to help strengthen community banding in Australia.

August 24, 2026


Piper

The Piper's Farewell...

A new arrangement of a famous work brings together the unique sounds of bagpipes and brass...

August 24, 2026


New Zealand

Ambition and resources highlighted in latest NZ Mouthpiece round up

BBANZ President John Sulllivan highlights the importance of ambition being balanced by resources as long term investment and achievements are marked in latest Mouthpiece publication.

August 24, 2026


Close Shave

KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit

A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.

August 22, 2026


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

August 22, 2026


New South Wales

Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships

Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

August 22, 2026


Foden's Youth Band

Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development

Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.

August 22, 2026


Fairlop Brass

Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert

Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey

August 22, 2026


Capstaff

Enderby's new focus in musical direction

Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.

August 22, 2026


British Open

Adjudication panel announced for British Open

Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.

August 21, 2026


wales

Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.

August 21, 2026


Howard Snell

Eikanger to honour Snell

A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.

August 20, 2026


jENA

Basic skills help players flourish in Germany

Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.

August 20, 2026


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Carousel additions to enjoy...

4BR has added a new sextet of products to its homepage Carousel — so you can just click and find out more, direct from the seller.

August 19, 2026




Whitburn

Double boost for Whitburn

August 26 • New solo signings boost Scottish Champion's ranks ahead of major challenges.


Tertnes

New duo to lead Tertnes

August 26 • Margie Sutherland Antrobus and Katrina Marzella Wheeler will spearhead the musical approaches of Tertnes Brass on contest and concert stages over the next year.


wsbba

Troon set to welcome entertainers

August 26 • Defending champion Unite Scotland Kinneil leads the entertainers in Troon at the West of Scotland Entertainment Contest this weekend.


BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced

August 25 • You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.


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


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Tuesday (1st) in our bandroom at 11am. Why not come along for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake/coffee and it’s all free.. We welcome players of all abilities and blowing with us doesn’t affect your No1 band.


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.


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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