News / 2026
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4BR Review — Episode 21
September 11, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend.
Dobson enjoying his latest Dopamine hit...
September 11, 2026
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...
British Open Countdown: T minus 1
September 11, 2026
All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.
Eikanger lead 90th birthday celebration for Howard Snell
September 11, 2026
A wonderful musical tribute was paid to Howard Snell by the Norwegian band he inspired to lead with passion and vision.
NYBBGB Children's Band in concert tonight
September 11, 2026
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.
Camborne reunite with Mackenzie
September 11, 2026
Kevin Mackenzie returns to Camborne as Musical Director.
Young Conductor Pathway launched by St Helens Youth Band
September 11, 2026
A new initiative has been launched to help develop the next generation of young brass band conductors in the North West.
Welsh banding to pay tribute to Small
September 11, 2026
Penclawdd Brass will host a special memorial cocnert to celebrate the contribution of Tony Small BEM to the musical life of the nation.
British Open Countdown: T minus 2
September 10, 2026
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.
Meet the maker: Miel Adams to join Rosehill Instruments at British Open
September 10, 2026
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.
Test pieces confirmed for Australian Nationals
September 10, 2026
A wide variety of compositional inspirations will test the bands in Canberra next March.
National Youth Championship registration now open
September 10, 2026
It's first come first served to take part in the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain — with registration now open.
Cory Academy returns to inspire young performers
September 10, 2026
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.
Radio: Bandstand
September 10, 2026
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.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 26
September 10, 2026
The two Brighouse lads are back with their preview of the British Open.
4BR British Open preview podcast
September 09, 2026
Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.
British Open Countdown: T minus 3
September 09, 2026
The form guide for the bookies on who has previously tasted success on 'Music of the Spheres' doesn't give much away...
Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals
September 08, 2026
Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.
British Open Countdown: T minus 4
September 08, 2026
Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.
Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne
September 08, 2026
Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne
Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert
September 08, 2026
Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.
Brass Bands England unable to offer BOPA service from 2027
September 08, 2026
The Department for Education confirms BBE's National Body of Personal Approval will end in April 2027.
Poetry, brass and recovery...
September 08, 2026
A wonderful joint venture of poetry, brass band music and wonderful countryside will help people at stages of different personal recoveries.
Wright & Round: To boldly go...
September 08, 2026
60 years of the iconic Star Trek franchise of television and film series is celebrated this month — so why not add some theme tunes to your concert programme
Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment
September 07, 2026
Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.
