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Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 2: Johnny Thirkell

February 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a musician who has gone from playing soprano with Easington Colliery to sharing the stage with Jamiroquai and David Bowie — and is now offering a new venture in fab surroundings for players to learn how...


Huddersfield

Yorkshire challengers ready for Huddersfield

February 28, 2025
54 bands are putting their final preparations in place ahead of their appearances at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend.


Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker to focus on USA market

February 28, 2025
The mouthpiece manufacturer is looking to build on its presence in the American market place with their trip to the NABBA Championships.


dESFORD

Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East

February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.


Benjamin Tubb-Hearne

New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR

February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.


bROOKwRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Horn Concerto No.1 1st Movement (Haydn arr. Duncan Wilson)

February 28, 2025
The famous first movement of the Haydn Horn Concerto is now available for players to feature in their solo repertoire.


Bruce Wallace

Wallace steps down from Granite leadership

February 28, 2025
Bruce Wallace has stepped down from the MD role at Granite City Brass after 11 years at the helm.


Cornet

Archive exploration of offer during Yorkshire Area weekend

February 28, 2025
You can find out more about the rich history of the brass band movement by popping over the road to Heritage Quays during the Yorkshire Regional Championships weekend.


Keli

KELI to tour Scotland

February 28, 2025
The acclaimed stage production will tour Scotland later this year with a new cast and brass band backing.


Agnew

Agnew keeps the euph bowling along

February 28, 2025
The acclaimed BBC cricket commentator has been keeping his lip in at the ICC Champions Trophy by making sure he does his daily euphonium practice.


Daffs

St David's Day passion provided by RWCMD Brass Band

February 28, 2025
If you are looking for some great Welsh hwyl on St David's Day then head to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama


Youth Champs

Tickets on sale for National Youth Championships

February 28, 2025
Don't miss out on a seat at the National Youth Band Championships in Hull on 29th March.


Sandhurst

Three new recruits in Sandhurst Silver ranks

February 27, 2025
A trio of new signings will play with Sandhurst Silver at the London & Southern Counties Area Championships.


nybbgb

National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme

February 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.


youth band

Co Youth to gain Van Looy inspiration

February 27, 2025
The young players of the Co Youth Band will enjoy a special Sunday musical session with Geneva euph star Glenn Van Looy.


EUBB

20 years of Edinburgh student banding

February 27, 2025
Two decades of student banding with the Edinburgh University Brass Band is to be celebrated in March.


Bandford

Ford's new composition venture

February 27, 2025
The highly respected Australian conductor and educator has launched his new music publication venture.


Croy

Provost support for Croy's 150th celebration

February 27, 2025
150 years of community banding pride is being celebrated by Croy Silver Band this year.


European

EBBA confirms Conductor Competitors

February 27, 2025
13 participants will head to Stavanger to see if they can claim the 8th European Conductors Competition title.


Perth

Scots combine for Perth preview

February 26, 2025
Five Scottish Championship challengers to preview their title preparations ahead of their Perth Concert Hall appearances.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 26, 2025
Martin Upfold hosts programmes full of brass band music over the next two weekends.


Previw

Black Dyke to host Area spotlights

February 26, 2025
The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.


Verwood

Report & Results: 2025 ODBBA Contest

February 26, 2025
Area run outs prove popular in Witney as Verwood Concert Brass lead the confidence boosting victories ahead of Regional challenges.


Darwen Brass

Darwen Brass issues Area statement

February 26, 2025
Darwen Brass has made its official comment on its disqualification from the recent North West Regional Championships.


Coalburn

Bowman honour with Coalburn Award

February 26, 2025
The memory of Beth Damer is being celebrated at Coalburn Band with the annual presentation of the award in her name.




Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

May 5 • If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

May 5 • Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

May 4 • The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.


British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 3 • Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Glossop Old Band

May 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


East London Brass

May 5 • Solo Cornet: fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Chinnor Silver

May 5 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (11th) at 11am and welcome players of all abilities.. Come and enjoy a relaxed rehearsal mixed genres of music with some very friendly folks with tea and cake. It does not impact your own band and its free


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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