News / 2026
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Countdown to Dutch National Championships
October 21, 2026
The 2026 Dutch National Championships take place in Utrecht this weekend with 4BR covering the event at the TivoliVredenburg.
Audition call for Scottish Youth
October 21, 2026
Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029
October 21, 2026
The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.
Tynan launches online Tuba Shop
October 21, 2026
The Black Dyke Band tuba star has launched his online store that caters for all things low brass.
RNCM boosted by major investment in students
October 21, 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music's Early Career Development and Opportunities Programme gains significant funding input.
High demand for EIBBSS places
October 21, 2026
Delegates have already signed up in numbers for the 2027 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel
October 21, 2026
The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme on brass bands will be aired this Sunday.
Art, coding and cornet playing
October 21, 2026
The new project from Belgian composer Stan Nieuwenhuis brings together geometric art with electronic coding in solo performance.
Tredegar honour long term vocal supporter
October 21, 2026
Tredegar has made its most distinctive vocal supporter it first honorary vice-president.
Wright & Round: A Broadbent Christmas
October 21, 2026
A quartet of great festive songs in four brilliant arrangements by Derek Broadbent.
Cope gains Royal Philharmonic Society commission
October 20, 2026
Composer Claire Cope is one eight young composers who has been commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society to write a new work for a UK audience.
Yorkshire announces judges for 2027 Regional Championship
October 20, 2026
The judges and schedule for the Yorkshire Regional Championship in Huddersfield next March have been confirmed.
Dame Evelyn Glennie to join NYBBGB for landmark Easter concert
October 20, 2026
The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — so book your tickets now.
Brass composers nominated for Ivors
October 20, 2026
Ailis Ni Riain, Ben Nobuto, Richard Blackford and Hannah Peel have been nominated for Ivor Composer Awards.
EIBBSS announces Encore before main event
October 20, 2026
Paul Holland to lead new week of brass band music-making at a more relaxed pace ahead of the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.
Judges and draws confirmed for Siddis Brass
October 20, 2026
The adjudication teams and the draws have been announced for next months Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships in Stavanger.
Results: 2026 German National Championships
October 20, 2026
3BA Concert Brass secures a hat-trick victory to book its place at the European Championships in Montreux.
Results: 2026 Championship of Ireland
October 20, 2026
Laganvale ends seven-year itch as they reclaim the top section honours at the 108th Championship of Ireland contest in Armagh, as section titles go to CWA Brass, St Mark's Silver and 1st Old Boys Youth.
Results: 2026 ODBBA Entertainment Contest
October 20, 2026
There was plenty of great entertainment on offer in Witney as Chinnor Silver and Coleshill Youth Bands led the way.
Classic fm Teacher of the Year Awards for brass banders
October 20, 2026
Jack Holmes and Adam Bell have been recognised for their inspirational teaching with prestigious presentations at Royal Albert Hall.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 27
October 20, 2026
A special episode looking back at the British Open and National Final — with plenty of views and opinions.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
October 20, 2026
Sandy and Simon meet up with old friend Shaun Crowther to chat about all things brass banding.
Wright & Round: Lascia ch'io pianga (Handel arr. Margie S. Antrobus)
October 20, 2026
The wonderful melody from Handel's 'Rinaldo' opera written for the smooth voice of the tenor horn.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 20, 2026
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Royal Welsh College defends against claims that culture hasn't changed
October 18, 2026
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has refuted claims that its culture hasn't changed three years after it was found negligent in a case of alleged sexual assault.
