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Haverhill

Experienced brace adds to Haverhill strength

January 21, 2026
Two experienced performers add to the contest line-up of Haverhill Silver Band


Daniel Fardon

New Composer Head at Purcell School

January 21, 2026
Dr Daniel Fardon has been appointed Head of Composition and Contemporary Music at The Purcell School.


Crofton

Perrin on the rise with Crofton Silver

January 21, 2026
Gary Perrin hopes to lead Crofton Silver to success following his appointment as Musical Director of the Yorkshire band.


UniBrass

UniBrass draws the attractions

January 21, 2026
The draws and the entertainment before and after the results have been announced by the UniBrass Foundation for its championships in Newport next month.


Freckleton

Freckleton looks forward to top section return

January 21, 2026
A new MD and plenty of new signings holds promise for an exciting and successful year for the newly promoted North West band.


Bradwell

125th celebrations for Bradwell

January 21, 2026
Echoes of the past drive the future development of the band based in one of the UKs newest cities.


Fleetwood Contest

Capacity reached for Fleetwood Contest

January 21, 2026
The return of the popular North West contest has seen demand meet supply for a place on stage at the Marine Theatre.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 21, 2026
Plenty of great brass music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Heaton

Heaton CD gains critical acclaim

January 19, 2026
The final recording element of Paul Hindmarsh's extensive research into the work and music of Wilfred Heaton gains praise from influential review website.


Oliver Waespi

Composition focus for Waespi

January 18, 2026
New works and performances with a banding link kick start 2026 for Swiss composer.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band enhances profile to Rome banding public

January 18, 2026
The Italian Brass Band continues to provide an increasingly popular profile in the Eternal City.


Purcell School

Purcell School to introduce new industry pathway qualification

January 18, 2026
The RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Music Industries will help students gain the experience and qualification to succeed in professional careers.


Cory

Cory set for Orbital premiere

January 18, 2026
A visit from the composer Richard Blackford and conductor Martyn Brabbins adds to the levels of preparation ahead of eagerly anticipated world premiere at RNCM Festival.


Whitburn

Whitburn awards youth and experience

January 18, 2026
The Scottish champion presents its annual awards to players of all ages and experience who have done their bit to keep the organisation at the top of their game.


Ralph Brill

Brill appointment at Dalmellington

January 18, 2026
Ralph Brill has become the new resident conductor at Dalmellington Band.


cooperation

Perc addition to coop attractions

January 18, 2026
The Brass in Concert Champion has launched a new monthly percussion ensemble open to players of all ages and experience.


NYBBGB

Tynan becomes NYBBGB Young Conductor winner

January 17, 2026
The Black Dyke Band solo Eb tuba player shines his light to claim the title honours with the baton in Tidworth.


Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17, 2026
Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


webster

Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17, 2026
A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16, 2026
Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


EBBC

2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced

January 16, 2026
Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe

January 16, 2026
Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.


Vanhoorne

Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne

January 16, 2026
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.


Tredegar

Tredegar reunites for RNCM Festival

January 16, 2026
The Welsh champion has welcomed a new signing as well as an old friend for their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival performance.




Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26 • A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24 • A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23 • The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band are recruiting a Musical Director. We seek a leader with brass band experience who can motivate and develop players. A charismatic individual who can shape and deliver concert programmes to be enjoyed by both players and audience.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band invites applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band rehearse every Thursday evening from 1930 - 2130 . The Musical Director will take a leadership role working with the senior band and will liaise with the training ban


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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