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Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.

July 13, 2025


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.

July 13, 2025


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.

July 13, 2025


Tewit

Tewit take delivery of new instrument set

Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.

July 13, 2025


Onyx

New Onyx recording is a top 5 hit

The new release by the critically acclaimed Onyx Brass and conductor John Wilson has already made its mark on the best seller charts.

July 13, 2025


Purcell School

Purcell School to offer place for talented musician

A formal partnership between the leading music school and the New Talent Festival has been announced.

July 13, 2025


Getzen

Getzen brings custom quality to UK

You can now get your hands on a Getzen3850 Custom Reserve Bb Cornet.

July 13, 2025


SBBB

Further grant boost for Borders banding

A trio of Scottish Borders Brass Band Association music initiatives and events have gained a fantastic boost from the Weir Charitable Trust.

July 13, 2025


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell arr. Wainwright)

A classic piece of Joni Mitchell can now make it onto your concert programmes.

July 13, 2025


Manganzini

Maganzini takes Conducting title

Sara Maganzini has won this year's Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.

July 13, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

July 13, 2025


nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.

July 09, 2025


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.

July 09, 2025


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.

July 08, 2025


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.

July 08, 2025


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.

July 08, 2025


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.

July 08, 2025


Gota

Gota goodbye to Thomsen

The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.

July 08, 2025


Daniel Hall

Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum

Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.

July 08, 2025


unibrasscompoer

UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition

The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.

July 08, 2025


SBBBA

Funding boost for SBBBA workshops

The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.

July 08, 2025


Eagley Band

Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations

The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.

July 08, 2025


Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend

July 07, 2025


Hammonds

Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.

July 07, 2025


4BR interview

4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...

July 06, 2025




Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

July 13 • You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

July 13 • Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13 • The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.


Tewit

Tewit take delivery of new instrument set

July 13 • Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Ilkeston Brass

July 11 • We are looking for additional cornet players to join us – positions negotiable! Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band with a long history based in the SE of Derbyshire.


Olney Brass

July 11 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: Eb BASS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Jonathan Corry

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


               

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