News / 2025
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Whit Friday runners beware
June 02, 2025
If you are heading to Stalybridge on Whit Friday then keep an eye out for the runners.
BrookWright Music: Sweet Hour of Prayer (William Bradbury arr. Kenneth Downie)
June 02, 2025
A sensitive new arrangement by Kenneth Downie of William Bradbury's beloved hymn.
Gregson celebration on eve of National Final
June 02, 2025
The International Staff Band will be joined by Ian Bousfield on the eve of the Royal Albert Hall National Final to celebrate the 80th birthday of composer Edward Gregson.
Colorado makes first investment in youth
June 02, 2025
Colorado Brass recently held its first Youth Brass Weekend as it looks for opinions on how to shape its musical future.
Welsh youth boost brass at Urdd Eisteddfod
June 02, 2025
There was plenty of brass playing talent on show at the Urdd National Eisteddfod this year.
Dalmellington delight at Paulin donation
June 02, 2025
A trove of music has been donated to the Dalmellington Band by one of its most famous brass banding sons.
Radio: Touch of Brass
June 02, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves — with a touch of Whit Friday this week too.
NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube
May 30, 2025
The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.
Pressure pays off as music still on offer at Cardiff University
May 28, 2025
Music degrees will still be on offer at Cardiff University although under new plans to revise entry targets and content.
Wallace honoured by International Trumpet Guild
May 28, 2025
John Wallace CBE follows in the musical footsteps of Maurice Andre, Philip Jones, Miles Davis and Maurice Murphy with his latest accolade.
Oh we do like to play beside the seaside...
May 28, 2025
BBE launches its 'Brass at the Seaside' initiative to help bands reach out to new audiences.
Communal approach works well in Jena
May 28, 2025
A dynamic approach to inclusive training is continuing to pay rich dividends in Germany.
Death of Mark Carter
May 27, 2025
The death has been announced of Mark Carter, the respected proprietor of the Mr Tuba business in South Wales.
4BR Podcast Interview: Mike Lovatt
May 26, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the trumpet star to find out more about his latest Brass Pack release inspired by the great Billy May.
Joint enterprise boost thanks to Foden's and Wychavon
May 26, 2025
A joint collaboration between the Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band has boosted the inspiration levels for young players.
Ticket dates for the diary
May 26, 2025
Make sure you don't miss out on all the important major brass band contests — from the British Open to the next Europeans.
Diggle welcome New Zealander
May 26, 2025
There has been a warm musical welcome for horn player Emma McMorran as she makes a new home at Diggle.
Radio: Touch of Brass
May 26, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
EBBA reports on musical and financial outlooks
May 26, 2025
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the European Brass Band Association reported on its past and current work, as well as its future financial outlook.
Result: 2025 French Open Championship
May 25, 2025
Rothwell Temperance claim the international honours in Amboise with section victories going to Amerfoort, Roosendaal, Brass Band De La Vienne and Brass Band En Seine.
Ticket demand pleases British Open organisers
May 24, 2025
There has already been an excellent take-up for tickets for the 2025 British Open in Birmingham in September.
Italian banding gains foundation boost
May 24, 2025
The work of Lito Fontana continues to help boost the growing foundation of Italian banding.
The rise of AI reaches the contest stage
May 24, 2025
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.
Skelmersdale MD resignation
May 24, 2025
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.
Radio 3 boosts listener figures
May 24, 2025
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.
