News / 2025
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Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 31, 2025
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.
Rankings update: October
October 31, 2025
Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire
Final countdown for Dutch National Championships
October 31, 2025
4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.
Wobplay to broadcast SIDDIS entertainment
October 31, 2025
Norwegian bands are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of their entertainment challenges in Stavanger this weekend.
Yorkshire Youth gets anniversary boost
October 30, 2025
The Yorkshire Youth Band will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert appearance at the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
BBE to help bands make most of tipping...
October 30, 2025
A new BBE webinar aims to help bands with their festive fund raising this Christmas.
Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition
October 30, 2025
The Scottish Champion has welcomed Beth Hutchison to their cornet section.
BrookWright Music: Swinging all the way (Dave Collins)
October 30, 2025
A fantastic addition to the Xmas festivities with a new swing take on a classic festive favourite
Grimethorpe stars lead fantastic day in East Anglia
October 30, 2025
A bit of the Grimethorpe stardust certainly found its way to delegates on the latest East Anglian BBA workshop day in Norwich.
Williams duo look forward to Milestone Tour dates
October 30, 2025
Glyn and Helen Williams are looking forward to meeting new and old friends on their Milestone Tour workshop and concert dates over the next few months.
Elland to showcase entertainment at Dobcross
October 30, 2025
Dobcross Band and Social Club will welcome Elland Silver Band to provide its 'Showcase Brass' this weekend.
Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?
October 29, 2025
Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.
Gregson at 80 in Scotland
October 28, 2025
Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.
Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival
October 28, 2025
Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.
Porthouse reprise at Leyland
October 28, 2025
Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.
New addition to Tredegar tuba team
October 28, 2025
Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.
Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado
October 28, 2025
Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.
New addition to LSO trumpet section
October 28, 2025
Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.
Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit
October 28, 2025
Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.
Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh
October 27, 2025
15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.
Radio: Touch of Brass
October 27, 2025
Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge
Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced
October 27, 2025
There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.
Danish bands ready for National challenges
October 27, 2025
The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.
Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest
October 27, 2025
Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.
