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4BR Carousel: Six great releases from World of Brass
Six great CD releases are a mouse click away from being added to your collection.
July 25, 2026
Van Looy to lead Schoonhoven team progress
Glenn Van Looy will be joined by Erik van de Kolk and Stefan van der Wilt to spearhead Brass Band Schoonhoven's future musical progress.
July 25, 2026
Besson welcomes Lithuanian euph star to Artist roster
One of Lithuanian banding's rising stars has become a Besson performance artist.
July 25, 2026
BrookWright Music: Pageant (Barrie Gott)
A great little concert work aimed at bringing out the variation qualities of a Fourth Section band.
July 25, 2026
Dixon docks at Marsden for York challenge
Grimethorpe MD, Ben Dixon will lead Marsden Silver Prize Band at the First Section National Finals.
July 24, 2026
Scottish youth ready for NYBBS experience
143 talented young players will head to Perthshire for what promises to be an inspirational week of fun and serious music making.
July 24, 2026
Band Supplies: The new Sterling Royale Euphonium and Baritone now available
Band Supplies has taken stock of the eagerly anticipated Royale Euphonium and Baritone from Sterling Instruments.
July 24, 2026
Countdown on for Bandamonium
There will be bandamonium in Devon on Saturday 25th July — and you can enjoy it all live and on demand thanks to NXTOD.
July 23, 2026
Adjudication panels for National Finals announced
The panels of judges who will make the National Final decisions has been confirmed.
July 22, 2026
Hotel packages for London and York
rooms4groups has some great deals on offer for the National Finals
July 22, 2026
Best of Brass line-up announced
Eight bands will provide the monthly entertainment as part of the Leeds International Concert series.
July 22, 2026
Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance
Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.
July 21, 2026
Richard Fife Award won by tuba player
Tredegar tuba player Edward Falloon is the 2026 winner of the prestigious Richard Fice Solo competition.
July 21, 2026
Wright and Round: Say a Little Prayer (Burt Bacharach arr. Ray Farr)
A classic bit of easy listening 1960s magic for any concert programme.
July 21, 2026
New leadership roles at City of Bristol
Mark Dallas and Andrew Read take on new roles to help push Bristol band forward.
July 21, 2026
BrookWright Solo Contest countdown
There is less than a month left to get your entries in for the global solo competition.
July 21, 2026
Norwegian Youth Brass Band set for national debut
A new national youth brass band in Norway aims to provide a platform for excellence, inspiration and community as it prepares for its inaugural country-wide tour under the baton of Allan Withington.
July 20, 2026
Brassed Off trophy returns to National home
The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.
July 18, 2026
Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing
Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.
July 18, 2026
New signings at Friary
Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.
July 18, 2026
Dunston Silver keeps motoring along with generous help
A long term association with a motor dealership group has helped Dunston Silver take part in the iconic Durham Miners Gala as well as invest in the future.
July 18, 2026
Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return
The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.
July 17, 2026
Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School
Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.
July 17, 2026
Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall
The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham
July 17, 2026
