News / 2025
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Join us tonight for the latest 4BR review
December 04, 2025
An hour of chat and opinions as we ponder if there has been a real shift in musical outlook in the banding world. Join us and have your say tonight.
Thurcroft honour stalwart trio
December 04, 2025
Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.
Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers
December 04, 2025
The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.
It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas
December 04, 2025
A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.
Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas
December 04, 2025
An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.
Ron Westacott funeral arrangements confirmed
December 03, 2025
The funeral of Ron Westacott will take place later this month.
Uncertain funding future for Music & Dance Scheme students
December 03, 2025
Funding for over 2,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in many of the UKs leading musical schools and institutions is yet to be confirmed beyond the current academic year.
Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow
December 03, 2025
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.
Final chord reached for Watkins at Pemberton
December 03, 2025
The two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has come to an end.
Lomas farewell at Brighouse
December 03, 2025
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.
BrookWright Music: From the Realms (arr. Jonathan Mead)
December 03, 2025
A wonderful festive solo for with a touch of French magic.
Report & Results: 2025 Scottish Youth Championships
December 03, 2025
There was a wonderful day of music making for the next generation of Scottish talent in Perth last weekend.
Tragic death of Lydbrook player
December 03, 2025
The Lydbrook Band is mourning the passing of their young euphonium player Thomas Pearse.
Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington
December 03, 2025
David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.
Imps amnesty for returnees
December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band
Christmas comes early in York
December 03, 2025
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble are part of the musical attractions at the York Early Music Christmas Festival this year.
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 33
December 03, 2025
The Norwegian banding podcasters Fredrik and Sondre are joined by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler for a chat.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
December 03, 2025
In the first part of a special broadcast, Sandy and Simon talk all things brass with Derek Broadbent.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 03, 2025
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Martin and Julie over the airwaves
Results: 2025 Belgian National Championships
December 02, 2025
Brassband Willebroek claims a hat-trick of National titles with Festival Brass heading to Linz with them next year.
Results: 2025 Swiss National Championships
November 30, 2025
Valaisia Brass Band are champions again as BML Talents, Brass Band Kirchenmusik Fluhli, MG Konkordia Aedermannsdorf, MG Ufhusen and Hinterlander Jugend Brass Band claim the National titles in Lucerne.
Besson ready with early Christmas offers
November 29, 2025
If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.
Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage
November 27, 2025
4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.
