News / 2025
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BrookWright Music: Two-gether (Kenneth Downie)
February 05, 2025
A super collection of four hymns and spirituals to add to your small ensemble catalogue playing.
Monsters, beasts and spirits set to elevate Regent Brass
February 05, 2025
Regent Brass will team up with artists and storyteller Phoenix Fry for a pioneering artistic BBE Elevate partnership.
Pemberton Solo & Ensemble Contest returns
February 05, 2025
There is a welcome return for the popular contest with the hope that it will attract lots of entries.
Half century return for Steve Pritchard-Jones
February 05, 2025
Steve Pritchard-Jones returns to Porthywaen Silver Band half a century after he first started his musical journey with them.
Spennymoor to host Regional showcase
February 05, 2025
Four bands will showcase the Area test-pieces they will perform before the big day in Durham
Bergen ready for National challengers
February 05, 2025
80 bands are lined up to compete at the Norwegian National Championships this weekend — and 4BR will be there to bring you the action as it unfolds.
Job opportunities on offer at BBE
February 05, 2025
Brass Bands England is looking for a Learning Coordinator and someone to fill a Contract for Services: Safeguarding role.
Iles and Mortimer Medals for Holland and Renshaw
February 05, 2025
The outstanding service to the brass band movement of conductors Paul Holland and Louise Renshaw will be marked with the presentation of the Iles Medal and Mortimer Medals.
Moore ready to Shift
February 05, 2025
The much anticipated new solo CD from trombone virtuoso Peter Moore will be released on 21st March.
Gilchrist provides milestone moment for Whitburn
February 05, 2025
The long term strategy of developing playing talent from the very first notes is has paid off in brass for Whitburn with the signing of 19 year old Ross Gilchrist
Ritter resigns from conducting roles
February 05, 2025
Gareth Ritter has resigned from his conducting roles with Ebbw Valley Brass and Lydbrook Bands.
Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey
February 05, 2025
There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.
New principal at Rothwell
February 05, 2025
The experienced Maria Beazer will help spearhead Rothwell Temperance's Yorkshire Area challenge in Huddersfield next month.
Torquay adjudication teams confirmed
February 05, 2025
The pairings who will compare and contrast the National Championship qualification hopes of bands in the West of England have been announced.
Death of Peter Bassano
February 05, 2025
The death has been announced of the conductor, trombonist, author and academic, Peter Bassano.
4BR Review podcast: Episode 1
February 03, 2025
4BR launches a new YouTube review series with opinions and views on what is going on in the brass band world.
78 bands to test their qualifying skills at Stevenage
February 03, 2025
There are big fields of contenders for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championship.
Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour
February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.
No tariff barrier Glover US performance
February 03, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.
Full house of delegates on this year's Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
February 03, 2025
A reserve list is opened as attractions boost demand for places.
Full day of entertainment ahead at Welsh Open
February 03, 2025
13 bands will provide the brass band entertainment at the forthcoming Welsh Open Championship in Newport.
Cornet prodige to enjoy 4BR Xmas Quiz prize
February 03, 2025
A young Tewkesbury Training Band player will enjoy her development thanks to the brains of the 4BR Quiz winner.
Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE
February 01, 2025
The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.
Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate
February 01, 2025
There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue
Worldwide appeal for conducting prize
February 01, 2025
Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.
