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4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast
The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.
December 16, 2025
Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus
The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.
December 16, 2025
Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot
The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.
December 16, 2025
Leyland to go on a bear hunt...
There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.
December 16, 2025
Tynan adds to conducting portfolio
Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed Tommy Tynan as its new Musical Director.
December 16, 2025
Pop a Wobplay gift subscription in a stocking
If you want to give a no-hassle sure fire winner to the brass band love of your life this Christmas...
December 16, 2025
Foden's round off year with awards and goodbyes
The North West Regional Champion has rounded off a busy year by thanking its supporters, partners and players who have given outstanding commitment.
December 16, 2025
Open invite for Cambrian Brass workshop
The new banding ensemble in Aberystwyth is offering an open door welcome for a workshop day for all led by Cerys Hughes and Rob Nicholson.
December 16, 2025
Ellington claims Classic spot for Xmas
Ellington Colliery Band has been featured on primetime Classic FM with a festive favourite.
December 16, 2025
BrookWright Music: Hope (Nathanael Watchorn)
A deeply reflective work, shaped by themes of serenity, renewal, and spirituality offers the perfect lyrical interlude for bands in concerts.
December 16, 2025
Bodmin trio to head to Children's Band
Three talented young Cornish players will represent their band and county with the National Children's Band of Great Britain next year.
December 16, 2025
Brass stars set for Cardiff appearances
Sergio Carolino and Ben Goldscheider will be featured in performance mode at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff early next year.
December 16, 2025
Adjudicator change at Midlands Regional Championships
Jack Capstaff joins the adjudication team for the Midlands Regional Championships in Bedworth next year.
December 16, 2025
Festive surprise for Higginbottom
There was a wonderful musical surprise at the door for Gordon and Sylvia Higginbottom as some old friends popped along to give their season greetings.
December 16, 2025
Besses aim for Bandstand return
Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.
December 16, 2025
UniBrass launch festive fund raisers
The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.
December 16, 2025
Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday
Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.
December 13, 2025
Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships
Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.
December 11, 2025
Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1
Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.
December 11, 2025
Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed
Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.
December 11, 2025
rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go
The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.
December 11, 2025
New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters
Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.
December 11, 2025
Composer opportunity with choral link
Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod
December 11, 2025
New updated fundraising code from BBE
A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.
December 11, 2025
Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small
Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.
December 11, 2025
