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4BR Review — Episode 11
November 23, 2025
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas
Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary
November 23, 2025
The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.
Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival
November 23, 2025
There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.
Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
November 22, 2025
Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
November 22, 2025
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
New era for Brass Band Summer School
November 22, 2025
Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.
Tailored insurance for BBE members
November 22, 2025
Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.
Stevens takes lead at Jackfield
November 22, 2025
The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band
Chamber artists to raise funds for Chiswick Brass Festival
November 22, 2025
A special free afternoon of music making will help raise funds for the Chiswick Brass Festival.
Competitors ready for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge
November 21, 2025
20 bands will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall this weekend.
Childs set for RNCM honour
November 21, 2025
David Childs is to become a RNCM Associate Member in acknowledgement of his personal achievements in the world of music and learning.
Brass band connections strengthened at Worshipful Company of Musicians
November 21, 2025
Alun Hughes and Mark Bromley take leading roles at the Worshipful Company of Musicians as Louise Renshaw's remarkable contribution is marked at installation ceremony.
Roman talent shines with Italian Brass Band
November 21, 2025
Rising brass stars are being promoted with the help of the pioneering work of the Italian Brass Band.
Marathon concert set to boost Purcell funds
November 21, 2025
A 24 hour long concert will help raise bursary funds for pupils at Purcell School.
Welcome addition to Fountain City family
November 21, 2025
A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.
Swiss connection for Gregson
November 21, 2025
Edward Gregson has just returned from a masterclass trip to work with students at the Bern University of the Arts.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 19
November 20, 2025
More from the podcast with a North Wales banding accent
Invisible plaudits for Wallace cooperation
November 20, 2025
Brass in Concert Champion has also been gaining plaudits for its 'invisible' musical partnership with the Wallace Collection.
Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed
November 20, 2025
The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.
Dodd takes lead at Wakefield
November 20, 2025
Michael Dodd takes the baton at Wakefield Metropolitan to carry on musical legacy of his great friend Duncan Beckley.
Full house line-up for National Youth Championships
November 20, 2025
It will be a full capacity National Youth Championships event in Birmingham next year as all spots are snapped up in record time.
Cory tribute to Hutchinson
November 20, 2025
Philip Harper and Cory Band thank Tom Hutchinson for his incredible tenure as principal cornet as they prepare for final concert appearance together.
Hammonds welcome Cox to Pudsey finishing line
November 20, 2025
The fund-raising radio presenter was welcomed to the 'Pudsey to Pudsey' finishing line by the sound of Hammonds Band.
Tredegar's Brass Odyssey to be published
November 20, 2025
A major contemporary work by composer Robin Stevens is set to be published following the Welsh champion's new recording.
New arrivals at NASUWT Riverside
November 20, 2025
The euph and baritone sections at the North of England top flight contenders has been strengthened by new arrivals.
