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2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall
One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Band of the Year
One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Conductor of the Year
One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Player of the Year
So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 — but one player was the shining star of them all.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Test Piece of the Year
Lots of fine music to enjoy on the contest stage in 2025 at all levels, but it was a resurrected work that enjoyed an anniversary bonus.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Lower Section/Youth Band of the Year
Such a wide range of bands doing great work on and off the contest stage this year — with a remarkable young band taking the honours.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
In a year of contest winners — there was still one performance that claimed an extra first prize.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Newcomer of the Year
An exciting year full as exciting new talent emerged in different fields and genres of the brass band movement.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR CD of the Year
There were impressive recordings from impressive bands — but one stood out from the rest in 2025.
December 25, 2025
2025 4BR Solo/Ensemble CD of the Year
There were plenty of superb solo releases this year, but one stood out to take the accolade.
December 25, 2025
Festive wishes from the 4BR team
Wherever you are across the banding globe — we hope it will be a happy festive period and a musical New Year.
December 25, 2025
EBBA thanks European banding movement for support in 2025
EBBA President, Ulf Rosenberg has taken the time send festive greetings to the European banding movement as the organisation looks forward to Linz in 2026.
December 24, 2025
Cory on countdown to Orbital premiere at RNCM
Cory will give the world premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in January.
December 24, 2025
Band Supplies thank customers for their support in 2025
The leading retailer has thanked customers for their support in the past year — as a new era sees the family company continue to support banding at all levels — starting Boxing Day on 4BR!
December 24, 2025
Foden's set for January Area workshops
If you need some extra inspiration ahead of the Areas this year — then Foden's continue to help.
December 24, 2025
Coalition forces return to support Sarcoma UK
Players from across numerous bands in the London & Southern Counties area came together recently to help a wonderful cause in the heart of London.
December 24, 2025
Cornish sessions aims to boost community links
A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.
December 24, 2025
135 years of music making ends in Musselburgh
A band with a wonderful community connection spanning generations has reached its final chord.
December 24, 2025
First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham
Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.
December 24, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
In this week's show Martin and Julie are featuring music by Strauss coinciding with the New Year's Day concert live from Vienna on BBC2 at 10.15am.
December 24, 2025
David Childs and Black Dyke Band win BBW CD of the Year awards
Outstanding releases from the euphonium virtuoso and the Queensbury band claim the CD of the Year awards from Brass Band World magazine.
December 22, 2025
Eccles returns to Foden's
Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.
December 21, 2025
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 35
The podcasting duo speak to the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery.
December 21, 2025
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
December 21, 2025
The Floral Dance remembered...
You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
December 21, 2025
