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draw

Draw curse hits Treize Etoiles at Euros

May 16, 2025
The defending champion was the latest band to find two number 1 draws at the Euros too hard to conquer.


Conductor

Gala Concert finale to BBCA Conducting Competition

May 16, 2025
The winner of this year's Brass Band Conductor Association Conducting Competition will be revealed at a special Gala Concert contest finale in Halifax.


Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13, 2025
The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13, 2025
Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13, 2025
A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13, 2025
The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Charuea

French Open set for Amboise contenders

May 13, 2025
Bands from across Europe will head to the wonderful surroundings of Amboise for the French Open later this month.


McGlynn

McGlynn takes baton at Elland

May 13, 2025
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.


bOLD AS bRASS

Bold as Brass set for Wakefield

May 13, 2025
The celebration of brass banding and its links to the mining industry still has the opportunity for a band to put a shift in this June.


Ian McEligott

McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps

May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.


Pontypridd

Final touches in place for Pontypridd Brass Festival

May 13, 2025
There will be a full day of brass band music making to enjoy in Pontypridd this weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 13, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


Hordaland

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Premier Section

May 11, 2025
The new youth kings of Europe are Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as the Norwegian's secure a startling triumph


ytr

Report & Result: 2025 European Youth Championships — Development Section

May 11, 2025
The Norwegian stranglehold on the contest continues as Ytrebygda Skolekorps directed by Thor-Arne Pedersen claim the title honours.


stvanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship

May 10, 2025
Brass Willebroek and Frans Violet claim a fourth European crown in Stavanger — four decades after their first triumph together.


Stavanger

Report & Result: 2025 European Championship Challenge Section

May 10, 2025
Brass Band Uberetsch reclaims the title for Italy with a display for dual excellence and purpose.


Star Crossed Lovers

British Open announces 2025 test-piece

May 10, 2025
The test-piece for the 171st British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September has been announced.


Winter

Report & Result: 2025 Grand Shield

May 10, 2025
EverReady returns to the British Open with a delighted Amersham to join them at Symphony Hall.


winter gardens

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Cup

May 10, 2025
The impressive Pemberton Old Wigan DW claims the honours and are promoted to the Grand Shield alongside Milnrow, Ebbw Valley Brass, and Ratby Co-operative.


winter garde

Report & Result: 2025 Senior Trophy

May 10, 2025
Boarshurst Silver enjoys a 175th anniversary boost as they claim victory and are joined a step closer to the British Open by East London Brass, Woodfalls and Easington Colliery.


Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 8

May 09, 2025
The latest episode of the banding podcast with a Welsh flavour is now out, with a feature on Royal Buckley


Darwen Brass

Darwen appeal success for National Championships

May 09, 2025
The band's successful final appeal sees then head to Cheltenham later this year as North West Regional Champion.


euro

Report & Result: 2025 European Conductor Competition

May 08, 2025
Jaap Musschenga of The Netherlands wins the first European title of the weekend in Stavanger.


Gevena

Geneva offers two free tickets for Euros in Stavanger

May 06, 2025
If you are quick off the mark in Stavanger on Friday then you can get your hands on two tickets for all the main attractions for the weekend — but you must bring a mouthpiece.


Town Hall

New era for Spring Festival with Birmingham move

May 06, 2025
The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026.




appg

Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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