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Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 30, 2026
More great music with more than a hint of trombones this week from presenters Martin and Julie.


Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28, 2026
4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


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Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28, 2026
There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28, 2026
Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28, 2026
Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27, 2026
The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26, 2026
4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25, 2026
The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25, 2026
A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25, 2026
Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Music for all

Bands urged to join Learn to Play initiative

June 25, 2026
Bands can play their part in the Music for All 'Learn to Play' initiative later this year.


Remembering Trevor Austin

June 24, 2026
One of the most respected figures in the brass band business world passed away a year ago — with his memory still fondly remembered.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe add quartet strength to ranks

June 24, 2026
Four new players have joined Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Frecjleton

Freckleton partnership comes to an end

June 24, 2026
John Atkinson has taken his final bow with the Freckleton Band.


Alan Hobbins

Hobbins to lead Eccles Borough

June 24, 2026
The experienced Alan Hobbins is the new Musical Director at Eccles Borough Band.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 24, 2026
Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie as they Shine a Light on the banding world with their popular programme


Bathgate

Report & Result: 2026 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune contest

June 23, 2026
All beaming smiles for Bathgate as they retain their grip on the popular march and hymn tune title.


Milnrow

Report & Result: 2026 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune

June 23, 2026
Milnrow adds to British Open contesting funds with double top victory in Darwen.


Flowers band celebrating their historic European triumph

World Rankings: June 2026

June 22, 2026
Flowers bloom as Gloucester band reach No. 1 in the world after historic European triumph.


GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21, 2026
The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21, 2026
The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21, 2026
The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Foden's

Foden's and friends...

June 21, 2026
The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.


Wilby

Wilby premiere in County Down

June 20, 2026
Philip Wilby's 'Spring Requiem' will receive its world premiere performed by the Ulster Consort & Players.


Cooperation

Invisible presence for cooperation band in Orkney

June 20, 2026
the cooperation band will perform Gabrieli's 'Invisible Symphony' as well as their Brass in Concert winning 'La Premier' as part of the St Magnus International Festival in Orkney.




Siddis Brass

Siddis confirms 64 band line-up

July 31 • The Siddis Brass Entertainment Championships will be packed with competing bands.


Barrhead Band

Barrhead to make free investment in youth

July 31 • Barrhead Burgh Band will look to kickstart its future prosperity with a free ethos of inclusion and support in youth.


Btteshanger

Betteshanger looks to Eclipse recent achievements

July 31 • Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.


Wellington

New Zealand President reflects on banding's worldwide contribution

July 31 • BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to complete our horn section. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chinnor Silver

July 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (3rd) at 11am in our bandroom.. If your band is taking a summer break and you fancy keeping your lip in with a friendly,relaxed rehearsal come and join us.All abilities welcome and its all free with tea & cake.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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