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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.


BrassUnpacked

Podcast: Brass Unpacked

August 18, 2025
A different look at some of the most well known major test-pieces...


Shipston

Shipston pride at National Youth principals

August 18, 2025
Alec Banner and Alex Jeffrey are the latest Shipston Town Band youngsters to make their mark on the National Youth Band stage.


BrookWrightCreole

BrookWright Music: Creole Fanfare — Overture for New Orleans (Alon Nechushtan)

August 18, 2025
A super brass quintet that will bring something a little different in more ways than one to any programme.


Nethan Powell Jones

Young baritone star shines on Children's course

August 18, 2025
Neythen Powell-Jones enjoyed his best course so far in his growing musical journey.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

August 18, 2025
More brass band music from the Brunel Brass organisation to enjoy with Martin and Julie this week and much, much more...


uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13, 2025
The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13, 2025
There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13, 2025
If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13, 2025
You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


Brass Matter

Wallace explores the mysteries of Gabrieli's Invisible Symphony

August 13, 2025
John Wallace is on the trail of an invisible symphony for brass...




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


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


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


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Bsc Hons
Jeweller, brass band themed jewellery and pin badges


               

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