News / 2025
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Radio: Touch of Brass
October 01, 2025
Lots more brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Death of Duncan Beckley MBE
September 29, 2025
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.
Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
September 28, 2025
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.
BBE delegates head to Durham
September 26, 2025
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.
Critics Award for Higgins
September 26, 2025
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.
Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series
September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.
Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers
September 26, 2025
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.
Ripon City opens doors to exciting future
September 26, 2025
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...
No problem for Houston
September 26, 2025
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.
Foden's Youth ready for new term start
September 26, 2025
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.
Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world
September 25, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.
Watkins takes further adjudication steps
September 25, 2025
The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.
Bet on Valley Brass
September 25, 2025
Valley Brass will be featured on prime time ITV television this weekend alongside the one and only Johnny Vegas.
Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms
September 25, 2025
The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.
On the first day of Christmas...
September 25, 2025
BrookWright Music is making sure your bands and players are prepared for the festive season with plenty of new titles...
Join the test-piece conversation on the latest 4BR live podcast
September 23, 2025
Join 4BR live on Wednesday night at 7.00pm to debate what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
Up the Baggies!
September 23, 2025
Black Country Brass has helped West Bromwich Albion celebrate 125 years of matches at The Hawthorns football ground.
NYBBGB launches 2025 Conductor Competition
September 23, 2025
There is an unique opportunity for young conductors to work and conduct the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Illevold joins IWBC Board
September 23, 2025
The Norwegian euphonium soloist Bente Illevold has become an board member of the International Women's Brass Conference.
BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (Jarrod Cooper arr. Gavin Lamplough)
September 23, 2025
A beautiful solo now arranged for flugel as well as cornet and trombone.
Radio: Touch of Brass
September 23, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
Easher marches forward with extra score draws
September 22, 2025
A package of major brass band scores will enable Easher Austin continue his compositional studies and development.
Entries now open for Philip Jones Ensemble competition
September 22, 2025
Entries are now being sought for the prestigious brass quintet competition.
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 7
September 22, 2025
The Brighouse & Rastrick duo of Tom Smith and Chris Robertson are back to chat about what they have been up to recently. Wonder what that could be about then?
