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Anabel

Voigt goes from student to tutor to inspire next generation

August 27, 2025
Anabel Voigt has returned to the Jena International Summer Brass Band Camp seven years after taking her steps as a young player.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 27, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26, 2025
John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24, 2025
Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24, 2025
Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24, 2025
The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Dutch Youth

Dutch Youth shine under Antrobus and Hutchinson

August 23, 2025
The second Dutch National Youth Band course was a great success under the direction of its inspiring musical leaders.


Bandamonium

Bandamonium set for Yorkshire

August 23, 2025
After the success of its fourth edition in Devon the fantastic community extravaganza is set to take place in Yorkshire in September.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: O Little One Sweet (J.S Bach arr. Andrew Wainwright)

August 23, 2025
Bring a classy touch of Bach to your concert programmes with this charming little lullaby carol.


Skelmersdale

New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale

August 23, 2025
They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.


Limerick

Limerick Festival of Brass set for 2026.

August 23, 2025
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish will take the lead for the 2026 Limerick Brass Festival.


Ryan Richards

Richards takes helm at Northop Silver

August 23, 2025
Ryan Richards becomes the new MD of Northop Silver Band.


Wallace Collection

Wallace and coop to make the invisible visible

August 23, 2025
The Wallace Collection and the cooperation band will the music of Giovani Gabrieli come to life in Edinburgh this weekend.


Perth Concert Hall

Youth entries open for Scottish Festival of Brass

August 23, 2025
There is a great opportunity for bands to showcase their youthful talent at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships in November.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke make collaborative link with Oldroyd Instruments

August 22, 2025
The Queensbury Band announces partnership with instrument maker.


NYBBW

Welsh Youth ready to shine on tour

August 21, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard on tour in Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport over the next three days.


4BRPodcast

Join the 4BR conversation tonight

August 20, 2025
Episode 6 of the 4BR Review podcast will be broadcast live on YouTube this evening (Wednesday 20th August) at 7.00pm — and we want to hear from you.


Brass in Concert

Judges announced for Brass in Concert

August 20, 2025
The panel of judges who will make the decisions at the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been revealed.


South YorksPolice

When the Police come calling...

August 19, 2025
There was a wonderful musical visit to an old friend made by the members of the South Yorkshire Police Band.


UnIbRASS

Price to lead UniBrass scratch band

August 19, 2025
Andrea Price is to lead a great get together day of student brass band music making.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18, 2025
Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.


Come and Play

Belfast SA hosts latest Come and Play invitation

August 18, 2025
Belfast Temple Salvation Army Band has announced that it will host its latest 'Come and Play' event next month.


WSBBA

17 bands line up for Troon entertainment

August 18, 2025
There will be a packed day of brass band contesting in Troon later this month.


Liz Lane

Lane to lead adjudication of UniBrass Composition Competition

August 18, 2025
Composer Liz Lane will be joined by Lucy Green and Christian Goodwin to judge entries for the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition.


Yamaha

Yamaha helps with Border judgement

August 18, 2025
The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association has announced that Yamaha will help support adjudication costs for its contest.




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. . .


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