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SWBBA

SWBBA delight at Championship response

October 18, 2025
There will be a strong field of competing bands — from Championship to Training — for the 77th annual SWBBA Championships in Torquay next month.


Yorkshire Area

Yorkshire announces adjudication line-up

October 17, 2025
The adjudicators that will make the all important decisions at the 2026 Yorkshire Regional Championships have been announced.


SiddisBrass

SIDDIS announces line-up of bands and judges

October 17, 2025
62 bands will compete at Stavanger Konserthus for the SIDDIS Entertainment Championships.


Shirley Band

Howe to lead Shirley Band

October 17, 2025
Kieron Howe has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Shirley Band.


Desford

Desford reaching wider audience following National win

October 16, 2025
The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.


Yorkshire generation

Yorkshire focus on Next Generation

October 16, 2025
Young players aged 16 and under will be teh focus of a 'Next Generation' day of inclusive music making in York in February.


Emotions

New online brass band platform launched

October 16, 2025
Emotions on Stage will replace the CUBrass website as a leading platform for brass, wind and concert bands.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe go for a Burton

October 16, 2025
Will Burton is the new solo Eb tuba of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Leggett

Cross border tribute for Leggat

October 16, 2025
KNDS Fairey stalwart Jimmy Leggat will take a final bow next year with a little help from his cross border friends.


Fodens

Intense response to Area sections with Foden's

October 16, 2025
There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.


Hepworth

Hebb heads to Hepworth

October 16, 2025
The experienced tuba player David Hebb joins Hepworth Band following their London top-six finish.


4BR review

4BR Review podcast — National Final retrospective

October 14, 2025
Join the live podcast on Wednesday evening to look back at a memorable Albert Hall contest.


National Band of New Zealand

New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks

October 14, 2025
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.


Coleridge

Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary

October 14, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Christmas for Two

October 14, 2025
Christmas for Two — 70 Traditional Christmas Songs & Carols for two alike instruments


UniBrass

UniBrass Cardiff heads to Newport

October 14, 2025
The 2026 UniBrass Championships of Great Britain hosted by Cardiff University will be held just down the M4 in Newport.


Leeds Best of Brass

Foden's to kick-off new Leeds Best of Brass series

October 14, 2025
Foden's will be the first of eight leading bands entertaining audiences as part of the new Leeds Best of Brass series.


Prelude on Ellers

New Ellers arrangement helps raise funds for Cancer Research

October 14, 2025
A wonderful musical idea has turned into an even better musical fund raiser.


Chalford Band

Death of Gareth Chappell

October 14, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular Chalford Band player and supporter Gareth Chappell.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

October 14, 2025
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a hint of the Munich OktoberFest...


Desford Colliery

Report & Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain

October 12, 2025
Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success on a day of new memories at the Royal Albert Hall.


ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10, 2025
You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10, 2025
The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10, 2025
Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10, 2025
The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.




Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

October 23 • The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

October 23 • The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.


National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response

October 23 • A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain


Brass in Concert

Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert

October 23 • It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


East London Brass

October 20 • Due to relocation, following on from our appearance at the national finals at the Albert Hall, qualification to the Senior Cup and winning the LSC Area, ELB are looking for a first class TROMBONE player to join our friendly and ambitious band.


East London Brass

October 20 • Due to relocation, following on from our appearance at the national finals at the Albert Hall, qualification to the Senior Cup and winning the LSC Area, ELB are looking for a first class PRINCIPAL CORNET player to join our friendly and ambitious band.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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