News / 2025
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Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship
August 24, 2025
Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.
Mixed news for music provision following exam results
August 24, 2025
The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.
Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson
August 23, 2025
The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.
Bandamonium set for Yorkshire
August 23, 2025
After the success of its fourth edition in Devon the fantastic community extravaganza is set to take place in Yorkshire in September.
BrookWright Music: O Little One Sweet (J.S Bach arr. Andrew Wainwright)
August 23, 2025
Bring a classy touch of Bach to your concert programmes with this charming little lullaby carol.
New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale
August 23, 2025
They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.
Limerick Festival of Brass set for 2026.
August 23, 2025
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will take the lead for the 2026 Limerick Brass Festival.
Richards takes helm at Northop Silver
August 23, 2025
Ryan Richards becomes the new MD of Northop Silver Band.
Wallace and coop to make the invisible visible
August 23, 2025
The Wallace Collection and the cooperation band will the music of Giovani Gabrieli come to life in Edinburgh this weekend.
Youth entries open for Scottish Festival of Brass
August 23, 2025
There is a great opportunity for bands to showcase their youthful talent at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships in November.
Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments
August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.
Welsh Youth ready to shine on tour
August 21, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard on tour in Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport over the next three days.
Join the 4BR conversation tonight
August 20, 2025
Episode 6 of the 4BR Review podcast will be broadcast live on YouTube this evening (Wednesday 20th August) at 7.00pm — and we want to hear from you.
Judges announced for Brass in Concert
August 20, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the decisions at the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been revealed.
When the Police come calling...
August 19, 2025
There was a wonderful musical visit to an old friend made by the members of the South Yorkshire Police Band.
Price to lead UniBrass scratch band
August 19, 2025
Andrea Price is to lead a great get together day of student brass band music making.
Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band
August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.
Belfast SA hosts latest Come and Play invitation
August 18, 2025
Belfast Temple Salvation Army Band has announced that it will host its latest 'Come and Play' event next month.
17 bands line up for Troon entertainment
August 18, 2025
There will be a packed day of brass band contesting in Troon later this month.
Lane to lead adjudication of UniBrass Composition Competition
August 18, 2025
Composer Liz Lane will be joined by Lucy Green and Christian Goodwin to judge entries for the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition.
Yamaha helps with Border judgement
August 18, 2025
The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association has announced that Yamaha will help support adjudication costs for its contest.
Podcast: Brass Unpacked
August 18, 2025
A different look at some of the most well known major test-pieces...
Shipston pride at National Youth principals
August 18, 2025
Alec Banner and Alex Jeffrey are the latest Shipston Town Band youngsters to make their mark on the National Youth Band stage.
BrookWright Music: Creole Fanfare — Overture for New Orleans (Alon Nechushtan)
August 18, 2025
A super brass quintet that will bring something a little different in more ways than one to any programme.
Young baritone star shines on Children's course
August 18, 2025
Neythen Powell-Jones enjoyed his best course so far in his growing musical journey.
