News / 2026
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Interview with Imogen Whitehead
June 11, 2026
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Demand high for British Open tickets
June 11, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.
Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's
June 11, 2026
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.
Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section
June 11, 2026
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.
Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio
June 11, 2026
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.
Death of Alan Jenkins
June 11, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.
Last call for future leaders
June 11, 2026
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.
EU work dries up for UK musicians
June 11, 2026
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.
Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland
June 11, 2026
Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.
Doss reaches landmark birthday
June 11, 2026
The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.
AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks
June 11, 2026
The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)
June 11, 2026
A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.
RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses
June 11, 2026
Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.
America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet
June 09, 2026
The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.
Monarch honours MacMillan
June 09, 2026
Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest
June 09, 2026
Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments
Boax adds to Cory strength
June 09, 2026
The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.
Report & Result: 2026 Traveller's Rest March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 08, 2026
Hepworth boost the bank balance ahead of the Autumn majors with a Wizard of a victory in Meltham.
Elgar Festival offers packed day of elite performers
June 07, 2026
If you are anywhere near Birmingham today then why not enjoy a packed day of elite level brass band performers.
Results: 2026 French Open Championships
June 07, 2026
Carlton Main Frickley leads the prize winners in Amboise at the 30th French Open Championship
Result: 2026 Clans vs Counties
June 06, 2026
Kingdom Brass becomes the first cross border title holder at a brand new entertainment contest in Northumberland.
Interview with Andrew McMillan
June 06, 2026
In the first of a new short interview series, we speak to the Scottish tenor horn star Andrew McMillan following the release of his inventive new CD, 'Time Pieces'
Cory set to tour Canada and USA later this year
June 05, 2026
The Welsh champion will embark on a major eight day tour to North America in October.
Closing date looms for Future Leaders
June 05, 2026
If you want your band to benefit from future leaders of confidence, skill and inspiration, then you need to get your application in soon.
