News / 2025
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Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative this weekend
March 28, 2025
If you are anywhere near Llandudno on Saturday get along with an instrument and some willing bodies to help Welsh banding.
Golborne gain heavy metal sponsorship
March 28, 2025
The Golborne Band has gained sponsorship from specialist scrap metal merchants Tom Martin & Company.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys
March 28, 2025
The latest banding podcast with a Welsh dimension is now out.
Report & Results: 2025 Dublin Festival of Brass
March 28, 2025
A Ward double as Five Lakes Silver and Motor City Brass head the honours in a three state battle for the titles.
Death of Marilyn Kinch
March 28, 2025
The death has been announced of the much loved player Marilyn Kinch
Cory sever ties with baritone player
March 27, 2025
Joel Collier's membership of Cory Band has been terminated with immediate effect.
BrookWright Music: God so Loved the World (Stainer arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)
March 26, 2025
An enduring work wonderfully arranged should make a perfect addition to any band programme.
Foden's double RNCM repeat
March 26, 2025
The performance of Foden's Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on repeat on both Wobplay.com and the BBC.
ConsTest own-choice test-pieces announced
March 26, 2025
There will be plenty of wide-ranging repertoire performed at the ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.
ANZAC sacrifice and community link to be honoured
March 26, 2025
The connection between Weymouth and First World War troops to be commemorated with ANZAC Brass visit.
Rowe takes the permanent helm at Ebbw Valley
March 26, 2025
The successful partnership between Matt Rowe and Ebbw Valley Brass has now been made permanent.
More than Thompson twin victories
March 26, 2025
The Thompson family enjoyed a regional contest series to remember this year.
Gregson focus at Elgar Festival
March 26, 2025
The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.
Flowers welcome cornet duo
March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.
4BR Editor in need of youthful help...
March 25, 2025
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.
Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall
March 25, 2025
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.
Childs extends Area lead with latest trio
March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.
Nationals line-ups complete
March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.
Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital
March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.
Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee
March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.
Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills
March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...
Death of Clive Marshall
March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years
Time running out at Blossom Hill
March 22, 2025
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.
Report & Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships
March 22, 2025
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.
Radio: Touch of Brass
March 21, 2025
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold
