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Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30, 2025
The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30, 2025
For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30, 2025
Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30, 2025
Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Brighouse

Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance

August 30, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.


Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making

August 30, 2025
For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.


BathgateBand

Bathgate vision for Music Hub in heart of community

August 30, 2025
The Bathgate Band is leading an ambitious bid to create a home for the diverse tapestry of talent in its community.


Peter Moore

Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore

August 29, 2025
Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.


British Open

Sit back and don't miss the British Open action

August 29, 2025
If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

August 29, 2025
Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.


Adams

Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support

August 29, 2025
Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.


British Open

Promotional code discount on Grand Tier tickets for British Open

August 28, 2025
All tickets in the Grand Tier section are now just £25.00 when you use the OPEN10 promotional code for the British Open.


David Bremner

4BR Interview — Episode 5

August 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.


Tredegar

Road trip welcome at Tredegar

August 28, 2025
The Welsh Champion has welcomed a long standing friend to their bandhall.


Unibrass

UniBrass Foundation offers two free courses

August 28, 2025
There are two free concerts this weekend provided by the UniBrass Foundation to help support their work.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson ready to introduce debut release

August 28, 2025
New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson's first solo recording will soon be available to enjoy.


Gregson

Presteigne prestige added to Gregson's busy year

August 28, 2025
Two new premieres at the leading classical music festival add to Edward Gregson's busy year of performances.


Fodens

Regular Armagh break for Foden's

August 28, 2025
Members of Foden's Band have enjoyed their regular musical trip to Armagh.


Gloucesters

New march to honour Forest of Dean soldiers

August 28, 2025
A new march will help the fundraising efforts for a memorial to mark the heroic action of Forest of Dean soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy

August 28, 2025
The topics of self indulgent test pieces and the rise of AI are discussed by Sandy, Simon and guests.


Star Crossed Lovers

Roberts reveals Star Crossed secrets

August 27, 2025
Composer Stephen Roberts provides his preview of the British Open test-piece, 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Star Crossed Lovers

Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou preview?

August 27, 2025
If you want to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before the big day in Birmingham, a number of the contenders have announced their previews.


Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

August 27, 2025
Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.


Westwood takes baton at Enderby

August 27, 2025
Gareth Westwood is the new Musical Director of Enderby Band.


Youth Championships

Fancy being an adjudicator?

August 27, 2025
If you do, then Brass Bands England want to hear from you for the 2026 National Youth Championships.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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