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Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30, 2026
Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30, 2026
New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28, 2026
Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28, 2026
4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28, 2026
The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Black Dyke Band

Enjoy Yazu again and again

January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.


Peter Moore

Moore shortlisted for RPS Instrumentalist Award

January 27, 2026
The virtuoso trombone soloist has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award.


NYBBGB Horizons

National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders

January 27, 2026
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.


Crfoton

Music Trust gains leading consultancy support

January 27, 2026
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)

January 27, 2026
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.


Whitburn

Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands

January 27, 2026
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Area line-ups confirmed

January 27, 2026
There will be 54 bands battling to become Yorkshire champions in Huddersfield in March.


Pontardulias

Bont experience new signings and returnees

January 27, 2026
Pontardulais Band will look forward to a busy start to the new contesting year boosted by additions to their ranks.


Regionals

Kapitol issues Third Section Regional test-piece errata

January 27, 2026
Competing bands and adjudicators will all have access to a comprehensive errata for the forthcoming Third Section Area test-piece.


Pontypridd

New composition to be focal point of Pontypridd Festival

January 27, 2026
A new work is hopefully being composed to celebrate a musical focal point of Pontypridd.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 27, 2026
It's a belated Burns Night celebration from Martin and Julie.


Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26, 2026
A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24, 2026
A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23, 2026
The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Meadeuphs

Euph and baritone prelude to RNCM Festival

January 22, 2026
The RNCM Euphonium & Baritone Ensemble will provide the musical aperitif for the weekend of concert performances and discussions in Manchester.


Yorkshire Youth Band

Yorkshire Youth set for RNCM showcase

January 22, 2026
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band are ready to make a memorable mark at this weekend's RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Score

Red Admiral announces launch of Access to Adjudication initiative

January 22, 2026
A new approach to brass band adjudication training is being offered through the Red Admiral Music Academy




Civic Hall

Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section

March 15 • Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.


markham

Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships

March 14 • Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.


Pendennis

Results: 2026 West of England Regional Championships

March 14 • Flowers reclaim Area title with section wins for Lympstone, Lanner & District, St Pinnock and Pendennis Brass in Torquay


Shine

Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops

March 14 • There are a trio of FREE audition skills workshops on offer from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to help young player's skills sets.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester.. . . Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a BBb BASS player.. . . We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Linthwaite Band

March 14 • We are a welcoming 4th section contesting Band with a vacancy for a kit player. Our calendar is filling up with various contests and engagements to fulfil through the year.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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