News / 2025
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Just 10 and counting for Brass in Concert
October 18, 2025
There are now just 10 tickets left before the sold-out signs are posted for the Brass in Concert Championships.
Armed Man comes to Swansea
October 18, 2025
Sir Karl Jenkins will lead the Aldbourne Band in the Welsh premiere of his new brass band version of 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' at the Brangwyn Hall on Sunday.
Dutch bands prepare for Gregson National challenges
October 18, 2025
Works by Edward Gregson will test the competing bands at the Dutch National Championships in Utrecht.
Full day of contest action in Rochdale
October 18, 2025
If you are in the area why not pop along to enjoy the competitive action at Wardle Academy
SWBBA delight at Championship response
October 18, 2025
There will be a strong field of competing bands — from Championship to Training — for the 77th annual SWBBA Championships in Torquay next month.
Yorkshire announces adjudication line-up
October 17, 2025
The adjudicators that will make the all important decisions at the 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships have been announced.
SIDDIS announces line-up of bands and judges
October 17, 2025
62 bands will compete at Stavanger Konserthus for the SIDDIS Entertainment Championships.
Howe to lead Shirley Band
October 17, 2025
Kieron Howe has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Shirley Band.
Desford reaching wider audience following National win
October 16, 2025
The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.
Yorkshire focus on Next Generation
October 16, 2025
Young players aged 16 and under will be teh focus of a 'Next Generation' day of inclusive music making in York in February.
New online brass band platform launched
October 16, 2025
Emotions on Stage will replace the CUBrass website as a leading platform for brass, wind and concert bands.
Grimethorpe go for a Burton
October 16, 2025
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Cross border tribute for Leggat
October 16, 2025
KNDS Fairey stalwart Jimmy Leggat will take a final bow next year with a little help from his cross border friends.
Intense response to Area sections with Foden's
October 16, 2025
There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.
Hebb heads to Hepworth
October 16, 2025
The experienced tuba player David Hebb joins Hepworth Band following their London top-six finish.
4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective
October 14, 2025
Join the live podcast on Wednesday evening to look back at a memorable Albert Hall contest.
New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks
October 14, 2025
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.
Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary
October 14, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two
October 14, 2025
Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments
UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport
October 14, 2025
The 2026 UniBrass Championships of Great Britain hosted by Cardiff University will be held just down the M4 in Newport.
Foden's to kick-off new Leeds Best of Brass series
October 14, 2025
Foden's will be the first of eight leading bands entertaining audiences as part of the new Leeds Best of Brass series.
New Ellers arrangement helps raise funds for Cancer Research
October 14, 2025
A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.
Death of Gareth Chappell
October 14, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 14, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...
Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain
October 12, 2025
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.
