News / 2025
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Closing date for major National Youth Band role
March 07, 2025
The closing date for applications to become the future Director of Artistic Planning of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is today.
Royal Philharmonic Awards announced
March 07, 2025
The prestigious classical music awards were presented at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Thursday evening.
Midland bands ready for Bedworth return
March 06, 2025
The Midlands Regional Championships return to Bedworth Civic Hall over the next two weekends.
Scottish bands prepare for Perth title battles
March 06, 2025
52 bands will take to teh stage to compete for the 130th Scottish Championship title honours.
Bands ready for Torquay qualification tests
March 06, 2025
There is a full weekend of competitive action to enjoy in Torquay this weekend at the West of England Regional Championships
European Championship line-ups confirmed
March 06, 2025
The list of competing bands at the 46th European Championships in Stavanger have been confirmed by EBBA.
Howarth and Musgrave tests for conductors
March 06, 2025
Works by Elgar Howarth and Thea Musgrave will test the 10 semi-finalists at this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association (BBCA) Conducting Competition.
Oldroyd Musical Instruments becomes Area Associate Sponsor
March 06, 2025
Instrument manufacturer supports North of England Regional Championships as Associate Sponsor.
Northop to negotiate early Diversion ahead of Swansea trip
March 06, 2025
The 2024 First Section National Champion is putting on its open rehearsal ahead of its top section challenge in Swansea .
Onyx Brass to help JAM celebrations
March 06, 2025
The acclaimed brass ensemble will be leading the celebrations of the music charity that has supported composers for a quarter of a century.
Death of Brian Eggleshaw
March 06, 2025
The death has been announced of the highly respected player, band and contest administrator.
Music lovers at advantage for flat sharing
March 06, 2025
A new survey suggests that showing that you have an interest in music could well help you in your search to flat share — although drumming may just put people off...
Brighton restarts new recital series with a Storey
March 06, 2025
The new series of Euphonium Recitals hosted by Charley Brighton recently started with guest soloist John Storey
New Brassettes podcast episodes
March 06, 2025
Joanne Behan talks to another brace of leading female brass band musicians from Wales and the USA.
Heaven or Hell in York in July
March 06, 2025
The York Early Music Festival this year will feature great artists exploring Gibbons, Vivaldi, Bach and Man's fall from grace...
Cobb, Moore and friends to lead new Guildhall Young Artists
March 06, 2025
A packed day of workshops and competition for aspiring young players is being led by Philip Cobb, Peter Moore and friends at the Guildhall School of Music in April.
Porter ends six year Morecambe chapter
March 06, 2025
Andrew Porter has taken the decision to step down from his role as MD at Morecambe Band.
Side by side inspiration by Friary
March 06, 2025
A great bit of education outreach sees Friary Brass Band help inspire a potential new generation of brass band players.
Meylemans to direct World Youth Wind Band
March 06, 2025
Ivan Meylemans will take the baton for the inaugural World Youth Wind Band project in Kekrade this year.
No more Sale on for Tredrea
March 06, 2025
The three year musical partnership between Sale Brass and MD Jess Tredrea has come to an end.
Report & Results: 2025 Yorkshire Regional Championships
March 01, 2025
Black Dyke retain their title again as there are section wins for Queensbury Music Centre, South Yorkshire Police, Unite the Union and Barnsley Metropolitan in Huddersfield.
USA acclaim for Mead and Gourlay
February 28, 2025
Steven Mead and James Gourlay were recently invited to perform at the Atlanta Temple Corps of the Salvation Army.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
February 28, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass banding magazine is now out and it is packed with articles, features, reviews and opinions.
Hotels ready for Yorkshire qualifiers
February 28, 2025
The hotel specialists rooms4groups will be ready and waiting to help Yorkshire bands in with their National Final needs.
4BR Podcast Interview Episode 2: Johnny Thirkell
February 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a musician who has gone from playing soprano with Easington Colliery to sharing the stage with Jamiroquai and David Bowie — and is now offering a new venture in fab surroundings for players to learn how...
