News / 2026
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Research recognition for RNCM
January 08, 2026
The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.
ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out
January 08, 2026
You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.
Geneva boost to cross border battle
January 08, 2026
Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.
Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster
January 08, 2026
Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.
Brass Fluxus — where brass banding meets avant-garde art
January 08, 2026
Regent Brass joins an artistic fusion of Spike Jones, gags, games, Vaudeville, John Cage and Marcel Duchamp.
World Rankings: 2025 End of year update
January 07, 2026
Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.
Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize
January 07, 2026
'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.
4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong
January 06, 2026
We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.
North West Regional line-ups announced
January 06, 2026
75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.
4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker
January 04, 2026
In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.
4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner
January 04, 2026
There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...
AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop
January 04, 2026
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.
Ramsay takes principal cooperation role
January 04, 2026
Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.
Flowers enjoy busy 2025 with more to come in 2026
January 04, 2026
Paul Holland and Flowers seek new horizons in 2026 after a busy year at home.
Battle of the Clans
January 04, 2026
A new cross border contest pitting the bands of the North of England against their Scottish counterparts will take place in June.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 22
January 04, 2026
The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for the new year.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
January 04, 2026
Sandy and Simon look back at the topics and discussions that they covered during 2025.
Radio: Touch of Brass
January 04, 2026
More great music to enjoy over the next two weeks from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist
January 01, 2026
New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.
Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton
January 01, 2026
Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.
New Year financial boost for RWCM&D
January 01, 2026
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.
Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE
January 01, 2026
The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.
French organisers release National Championship details
January 01, 2026
The 21st French National Championships will take place in Forges-les-Eaux over the weekend of 28th February & 1st March.
Death of Damian Jackson
January 01, 2026
The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.
