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BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced
You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.
August 25, 2026
Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)
You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...
August 25, 2026
Brass in Concert Championship sold out
There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.
August 25, 2026
British Open live-stream
The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.
August 24, 2026
Result: 2026 Jeju International Brass & Percussion Competition
French euphonium player Tewinn Spiess claims the bi-annual Jeju International Euphonium title.
August 24, 2026
Results: 2026 New South Wales State Championships
Willoughby City Band regains the State title with section wins for Warringah Concert Brass, Newcastle PCYC Band, Waratah Brass Academy, Willoughby Youth Brass and Warringah Youth Brass.
August 24, 2026
National Youth ambassadors find new audience in lost oasis
The 40 strong Ambassador Band of the NYBBGB entertained the crowds in a lost oasis in the heart of London.
August 24, 2026
Yorkshire gets ready for Bandamonium
Eight bands will provide plenty of great entertainment for brass band and cycling fans next month as six venues host Bandamonium performances.
August 24, 2026
Skunkworks adds to outreach initiatives
New initiatives in place to help strengthen community banding in Australia.
August 24, 2026
The Piper's Farewell...
A new arrangement of a famous work brings together the unique sounds of bagpipes and brass...
August 24, 2026
Ambition and resources highlighted in latest NZ Mouthpiece round up
BBANZ President John Sulllivan highlights the importance of ambition being balanced by resources as long term investment and achievements are marked in latest Mouthpiece publication.
August 24, 2026
KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit
A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.
August 22, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
August 22, 2026
Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships
Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
August 22, 2026
Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development
Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.
August 22, 2026
Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert
Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey
August 22, 2026
Enderby's new focus in musical direction
Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.
August 22, 2026
Adjudication panel announced for British Open
Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.
August 21, 2026
Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.
August 21, 2026
Eikanger to honour Snell
A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.
August 20, 2026
Basic skills help players flourish in Germany
Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.
August 20, 2026
Carousel additions to enjoy...
4BR has added a new sextet of products to its homepage Carousel — so you can just click and find out more, direct from the seller.
August 19, 2026
Wright & Round: The Circle of Life (Elton John & Tim Rice arr. Philip Harper)
One of the great Disney songs brought to 'life' by Philip Harper.
August 19, 2026
Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven
Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.
August 19, 2026
Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup
The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.
August 19, 2026
