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RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay
Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.
February 03, 2026
Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions
A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.
February 03, 2026
Cross border accolades for Leggat
The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.
February 03, 2026
New Zealand National bands face financial challenges
BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.
February 02, 2026
4BR Review — Episode 15
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...
February 01, 2026
Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society
February 01, 2026
UniBrass Championships countdown now on
There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.
February 01, 2026
Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships
The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.
February 01, 2026
2026 European Championships set-works announced
A quartet of works by Austrian composers will be heard as the test-pieces in Linz.
January 31, 2026
Voice of Trumpet awarded Leonard Bernstein accolade
French trumpet soloist Lucienne Renaudin Vary claims one of the most prestigious solo performer awards
January 31, 2026
Entries open for Fife Brass Band Festival
Bands wishing to showcase their entertainment talents in Fife need to get their entries in.
January 31, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 24
The podcast with a North Walian banding accent...
January 31, 2026
Bousfield set for Welsh appearance
Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.
January 30, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
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...
January 30, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.
January 30, 2026
Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music
New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.
January 30, 2026
4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more
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...
January 28, 2026
4BR interview with Simone Rebello
4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.
January 28, 2026
4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg
4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.
January 28, 2026
Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist
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.
January 28, 2026
Enjoy Yazu again and again
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.
January 28, 2026
Moore shortlisted for RPS Instrumentalist Award
The virtuoso trombone soloist has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award.
January 27, 2026
National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders
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.
January 27, 2026
Music Trust gains leading consultancy support
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.
January 27, 2026
BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.
January 27, 2026
