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Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.

December 11, 2025


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.

December 11, 2025


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.

December 11, 2025


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.

December 11, 2025


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.

December 11, 2025


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.

December 11, 2025


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.

December 11, 2025


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.

December 11, 2025


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.

December 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.

December 11, 2025


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.

December 10, 2025


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.

December 10, 2025


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.

December 09, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.

December 09, 2025


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.

December 09, 2025


Carys Wood

Trumpet student in royal spotlight

Royal Academy of Music trumpet student Carys Wood recently performed at the annual Princess of Wales Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.

December 09, 2025


Cleethorpes

Harper to step down from Cleethorpes

The 10 year musical partnership between Brian Harper and Cleethorpes Band will reach its final chord at the 2026 Area Championships.

December 09, 2025


Bandamonium

Bandamonium appoints new trustee

Gregor Spence from the Flowers Band has been appointed a trustee of the Bandamonium organisation.

December 09, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 20

The latest episode sees the Brass Monkeys chat to Craig Roberts.

December 09, 2025


nybbgb

NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced

The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.

December 05, 2025


Music

4BR Review — Episode 12

Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.

December 05, 2025


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.

December 04, 2025


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.

December 04, 2025


Delph

It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas

A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.

December 04, 2025


Friary Brass

Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas

An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.

December 04, 2025




4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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