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Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band
You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.
July 13, 2025
Leeds Best of Brass series launched
Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.
July 13, 2025
Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations
The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.
July 13, 2025
Tewit take delivery of new instrument set
Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.
July 13, 2025
New Onyx recording is a top 5 hit
The new release by the critically acclaimed Onyx Brass and conductor John Wilson has already made its mark on the best seller charts.
July 13, 2025
Purcell School to offer place for talented musician
A formal partnership between the leading music school and the New Talent Festival has been announced.
July 13, 2025
Getzen brings custom quality to UK
You can now get your hands on a Getzen3850 Custom Reserve Bb Cornet.
July 13, 2025
Further grant boost for Borders banding
A trio of Scottish Borders Brass Band Association music initiatives and events have gained a fantastic boost from the Weir Charitable Trust.
July 13, 2025
BrookWright Music: Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell arr. Wainwright)
A classic piece of Joni Mitchell can now make it onto your concert programmes.
July 13, 2025
Maganzini takes Conducting title
Sara Maganzini has won this year's Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.
July 13, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
July 13, 2025
Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.
July 09, 2025
Artists combine with AI to win composition prize
AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.
July 09, 2025
Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs
You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.
July 08, 2025
Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet
BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.
July 08, 2025
Central England lead for Phillips
The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.
July 08, 2025
New solo euphonium at Cory
Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.
July 08, 2025
Gota goodbye to Thomsen
The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.
July 08, 2025
Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum
Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.
July 08, 2025
UniBrass announces 2026 Composer Competition
The third edition of the popular composer competition has now been launched.
July 08, 2025
Funding boost for SBBBA workshops
The Scottish Borders Brass Band will be putting on its second youth brass and percussion workshop in September thanks to a funding boost from the Hayward Sanderson Trust.
July 08, 2025
Broadcast interest in Eagley celebrations
The 175th anniversary celebrations of Eagley Band has captured the interest of ITV.
July 08, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend
July 07, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup
A commanding Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the musical Doctorate honours in style.
July 07, 2025
4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...
July 06, 2025
