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2025 4BR Lower Section/Youth Band of the Year
December 25, 2025
Such a wide range of bands doing great work on and off the contest stage this year — with a remarkable young band taking the honours.
2025 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2025
In a year of contest winners — there was still one performance that claimed an extra first prize.
2025 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2025
An exciting year full as exciting new talent emerged in different fields and genres of the brass band movement.
2025 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2025
There were impressive recordings from impressive bands — but one stood out from the rest in 2025.
2025 4BR Solo/Ensemble CD of the Year
December 25, 2025
There were plenty of superb solo releases this year, but one stood out to take the accolade.
Festive wishes from the 4BR team
December 25, 2025
Wherever you are across the banding globe — we hope it will be a happy festive period and a musical New Year.
EBBA thanks European banding movement for support in 2025
December 24, 2025
EBBA President, Ulf Rosenberg has taken the time send festive greetings to the European banding movement as the organisation looks forward to Linz in 2026.
Cory on countdown to Orbital premiere at RNCM
December 24, 2025
Cory will give the world premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in January.
Band Supplies thank customers for their support in 2025
December 24, 2025
The leading retailer has thanked customers for their support in the past year — as a new era sees the family company continue to support banding at all levels — starting Boxing Day on 4BR!
Foden's set for January Area workshops
December 24, 2025
If you need some extra inspiration ahead of the Areas this year — then Foden's continue to help.
Coalition forces return to support Sarcoma UK
December 24, 2025
Players from across numerous bands in the London & Southern Counties area came together recently to help a wonderful cause in the heart of London.
Cornish sessions aims to boost community links
December 24, 2025
A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.
135 years of music making ends in Musselburgh
December 24, 2025
A band with a wonderful community connection spanning generations has reached its final chord.
First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham
December 24, 2025
Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.
Radio: Touch of Brass
December 24, 2025
In this week's show Martin and Julie are featuring music by Strauss coinciding with the New Year's Day concert live from Vienna on BBC2 at 10.15am.
David Childs and Black Dyke Band win BBW CD of the Year awards
December 22, 2025
Outstanding releases from the euphonium virtuoso and the Queensbury band claim the CD of the Year awards from Brass Band World magazine.
Eccles returns to Foden's
December 21, 2025
Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 35
December 21, 2025
The podcasting duo speak to the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery.
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
December 21, 2025
The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
The Floral Dance remembered...
December 21, 2025
You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
RNCM Appeal boosts student opportunities
December 21, 2025
More students will be set to benefit from the success of the RNCM Annual Appeal.
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 21
December 21, 2025
The North Walian trio link up with a member of the Welsh banding diaspora in New Zealand
Cooper takes lead with Wardle Anderson Brass
December 21, 2025
Jamie Cooper has been announced as the new MD of Wardle Anderson Brass.
Death of Ted Griffiths
December 21, 2025
The death has been announced of one of the most respected figures in Yorkshire banding.
SBBA announces 2025 Champion Bands
December 21, 2025
the cooperation band, Unite Scotland Kinneil, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie are crowned Scottish Champion Bands of the Year.
