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Death of Duncan Beckley MBE
The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.
September 29, 2025
Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.
September 28, 2025
BBE delegates head to Durham
There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.
September 26, 2025
Critics Award for Higgins
The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.
September 26, 2025
Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.
September 26, 2025
Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers
The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.
September 26, 2025
Ripon City opens doors to exciting future
The Ripon City Band will be based at a new home for the next century and more...
September 26, 2025
No problem for Houston
25 years of brass band music making is being celebrated by Houston Brass Band in Texas.
September 26, 2025
Foden's Youth ready for new term start
The latest intake of Foden's Youth Band players will meet for the first time in October.
September 26, 2025
Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world
Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.
September 25, 2025
Watkins takes further adjudication steps
The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.
September 25, 2025
Bet on Valley Brass
Valley Brass will be featured on prime time ITV television this weekend alongside the one and only Johnny Vegas.
September 25, 2025
Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms
The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.
September 25, 2025
On the first day of Christmas...
BrookWright Music is making sure your bands and players are prepared for the festive season with plenty of new titles...
September 25, 2025
Join the test-piece conversation on the latest 4BR live podcast
Join 4BR live on Wednesday night at 7.00pm to debate what our choices of test-pieces for competition tell the wider musical world about us?
September 23, 2025
Up the Baggies!
Black Country Brass has helped West Bromwich Albion celebrate 125 years of matches at The Hawthorns football ground.
September 23, 2025
NYBBGB launches 2025 Conductor Competition
There is an unique opportunity for young conductors to work and conduct the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
September 23, 2025
Illevold joins IWBC Board
The Norwegian euphonium soloist Bente Illevold has become an board member of the International Women's Brass Conference.
September 23, 2025
BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (Jarrod Cooper arr. Gavin Lamplough)
A beautiful solo now arranged for flugel as well as cornet and trombone.
September 23, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass and military band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.
September 23, 2025
Easher marches forward with extra score draws
A package of major brass band scores will enable Easher Austin continue his compositional studies and development.
September 22, 2025
Entries now open for Philip Jones Ensemble competition
Entries are now being sought for the prestigious brass quintet competition.
September 22, 2025
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 7
The Brighouse & Rastrick duo of Tom Smith and Chris Robertson are back to chat about what they have been up to recently. Wonder what that could be about then?
September 22, 2025
Red Admiral draws released
There will be a full day of brass band entertainment to enjoy in Chorley this weekend.
September 22, 2025
