News / 2025
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Gregson focus at Elgar Festival
March 26, 2025
The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.
Flowers welcome cornet duo
March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.
4BR Editor in need of youthful help...
March 25, 2025
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.
Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall
March 25, 2025
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.
Childs extends Area lead with latest trio
March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.
Nationals line-ups complete
March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.
Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital
March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.
Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee
March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.
Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills
March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...
Death of Clive Marshall
March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years
Time running out at Blossom Hill
March 22, 2025
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.
Report & Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships
March 22, 2025
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 21, 2025
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold
Critical acclaim for Heaton biography
March 21, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.
Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative
March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.
BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)
March 21, 2025
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.
British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years
March 21, 2025
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.
Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight
March 21, 2025
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.
Foss Dyke extend celebrations
March 21, 2025
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.
London Area replays
March 21, 2025
You can now sit back and listen to all the performances at Stevenage at your leisure...
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys
March 21, 2025
A new series based on opinions, experiences, chats and interviews with players, conductors and personalities away from the top section is proving a great hit with the Welsh banding diaspora...
Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions
March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.
European Youth Band line-up confirmed
March 20, 2025
34 players from 15 countries will play as one as the European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger
Durham ready to host last Regional leg
March 20, 2025
The last Regional contest of the year takes place in Durham this weekend with 40 bands looking to claim North of England Area titles and qualification places for London and Cheltenham.
Memorial Concert tribute to Tovey
March 20, 2025
A special memorial concert celebrating the remarkable musical life of Bramwell Tovey will be held in April at his old school.
