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Sgning

Diggle welcome New Zealander

May 26, 2025
There has been a warm musical welcome for horn player Emma McMorran as she makes a new home at Diggle.


radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

May 26, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


EBBA

EBBA reports on musical and financial outlooks

May 26, 2025
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the European Brass Band Association reported on its past and current work, as well as its future financial outlook.


Rothwell Temperance

Result: 2025 French Open Championship

May 25, 2025
Rothwell Temperance claim the international honours in Amboise with section victories going to Amerfoort, Roosendaal, Brass Band De La Vienne and Brass Band En Seine.


British Open

Ticket demand pleases British Open organisers

May 24, 2025
There has already been an excellent take-up for tickets for the 2025 British Open in Birmingham in September.


Lito

Italian banding gains foundation boost

May 24, 2025
The work of Lito Fontana continues to help boost the growing foundation of Italian banding.


rOBOT

The rise of AI reaches the contest stage

May 24, 2025
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.


Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale MD resignation

May 24, 2025
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.


Radio 3

Radio 3 boosts listener figures

May 24, 2025
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.


Friary Brass

Straker generations play together

May 24, 2025
Members of the Straker family all played their part in recent events with Friary Brass.


Fodens and chets

Foden's inspire next Chet's generation

May 24, 2025
A collaboration between Foden's Band and Chetham's School of Music in Manchester showcased brass band talent.


Tongwynlais

Senedd celebration for Tongwynlais ambassadors

May 24, 2025
Tongwynlais Temperance's part in a successful Welsh Government initiative to Japan will be celebrated closer to home next month.


Brass banding with Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel: Episode 5

May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series is broadcast this Sunday.


Sheona White

Wantage to welcome White for packed day of music making

May 24, 2025
Sheona White will head to Wantage next month to lead a workshop and be the featured soloist.


kIRKBY sTEPHEN

24 hour musical challenge for Kirkby Stephen

May 24, 2025
Marches, solos and even a dawn chorus of birdsong will help Kirkby Stephen Silver Band raise funds to transform their HQ.


Episode 8

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 8

May 24, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast with a North Walian musical accent is back.


4br review

4BR Review podcast: Episode 4

May 23, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look back at the European Championships as well as chatting about plenty of other things — from the Spring Festival to Maurice Murphy...


Whit Friday

New method of calculating prize positions at Whit Friday

May 22, 2025
A median value methodology will be used to calculate the overall prize positions for this year's Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Contests.


Symphony Hall

Europeans to be hosted in Birmingham in 2028

May 22, 2025
Brass Bands England confirm that the 2028 Europeans will not be in London, but in Birmingham


Flowers

Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester

May 22, 2025
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.


Signing

Diggle to enjoy Heavenly connection

May 22, 2025
Charlotte Heaven makes a welcome return to playing as she joins Diggle Band as principal cornet.


Grezzy and smith

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — That's Entertainment?

May 22, 2025
More views and opinions from Sandy and Simon — this time on the entertainment game


cooperationband

Television appearance for cooperation band

May 22, 2025
Members of the cooperation band were to be seen and heard in the latest ITV drama series.


Emerald Isles

BrookWright Music: Emerald Isle Fantasy (Brian Bowen)

May 22, 2025
A wonderful lyrical tenor horn solo from the pen of Brian Bowen


Concerts

Trio of concerts support great causes and people

May 22, 2025
If you are looking to support bands in their charity and celebration efforts then why not head to listen to Hepworth, Hatfield & Askern Colliery and an All Star Brass Band.




GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

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


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


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