News / 2026
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MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals
June 16, 2026
A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".
4BR Review: Episode 19
June 15, 2026
Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.
Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune
June 15, 2026
Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.
Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 15, 2026
Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.
Withington bows out with a Russian flourish
June 15, 2026
The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.
Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band
June 15, 2026
The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.
The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published
June 14, 2026
Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.
Result: 2026 Dutch Open
June 14, 2026
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.
Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027
June 14, 2026
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.
Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay
June 14, 2026
The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.
Cory keep quiet about latest partnership link...
June 14, 2026
The Welsh champion has linked up to become an endorsee of the sshhmute brand.
Wee Tooners set to provide Langholm with next generation of players
June 14, 2026
A new initiative by Langholm Band in Scotland is hoping to provide a new stream of playing talent — young and a bit older...
BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)
June 14, 2026
Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.
Mr Carson returns to lead Melton
June 14, 2026
The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...
Still time to get your camping gear on
June 14, 2026
If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!
Interview with Imogen Whitehead
June 11, 2026
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Demand high for British Open tickets
June 11, 2026
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.
Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's
June 11, 2026
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.
Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section
June 11, 2026
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.
Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio
June 11, 2026
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.
Death of Alan Jenkins
June 11, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.
Last call for future leaders
June 11, 2026
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.
EU work dries up for UK musicians
June 11, 2026
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.
