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MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals
A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".
June 16, 2026
4BR Review: Episode 19
Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.
June 15, 2026
Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune
Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.
June 15, 2026
Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest
Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.
June 15, 2026
Withington bows out with a Russian flourish
The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.
June 15, 2026
Dedicated Childs services marked by Black Dyke Band
The recent Black Dyke Brass Festival marked the retirement of administrator Alison Childs.
June 15, 2026
The Brass Band Hall of Fame gets published
Brass band historian Tim Mutum's new book provides essential portraits of nearly 140 brass band conductors, players and personalities.
June 14, 2026
Result: 2026 Dutch Open
Local favourites Provinciale Brassband Groningen reclaims the Dutch Open title on a day of double delight.
June 14, 2026
Dr Martin postpones contest until 2027
The Dr Martin Wainstones Cup Contest has been postponed this year, but will return with a date already fixed for 2027.
June 14, 2026
Entries now open for SWBBA Contest in Torquay
The popular own choice event takes place in November — and entries are now open.
June 14, 2026
Cory keep quiet about latest partnership link...
The Welsh champion has linked up to become an endorsee of the sshhmute brand.
June 14, 2026
Wee Tooners set to provide Langholm with next generation of players
A new initiative by Langholm Band in Scotland is hoping to provide a new stream of playing talent — young and a bit older...
June 14, 2026
BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)
Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.
June 14, 2026
Mr Carson returns to lead Melton
The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...
June 14, 2026
Still time to get your camping gear on
If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!
June 14, 2026
Interview with Imogen Whitehead
4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
June 11, 2026
Demand high for British Open tickets
Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.
June 11, 2026
Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's
Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.
June 11, 2026
Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section
The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.
June 11, 2026
Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio
Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.
June 11, 2026
Death of Alan Jenkins
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.
June 11, 2026
Last call for future leaders
If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.
June 11, 2026
EU work dries up for UK musicians
A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.
June 11, 2026
Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland
Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.
June 11, 2026
