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Results: 2025 SWBBA Annual Championships

Camborne leads the prize winners in Torquay with section victories to St Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St Austell Youth and South Molton Training.

November 03, 2025


dURHAM

Result: 2025 DCBBA Festival of Brass

Bearpark & Esh head the prize winners in Peterlee.

November 03, 2025


wychavon

Results: 2025 Wychavon Festival of Brass

Ratby Co-operative leads the entertainment winners at Evesham with section victories for Lydbrook, Harborough, Lydney Town and University of Warwick Brass.

November 02, 2025


SBBA

Result: 2025 Borders Entertainment Contest

Renfrew Burgh tops the entertainment in Jedburgh.

November 02, 2025


stavanger

Results: 2025 Siddis Championship

Eikanger claims a fourth consecutive title as they lead the Nordic entertainment in Stavanger.

November 02, 2025


utrecht

Results: 2025 Dutch National Championships

De Bazuin Oenkerk leads the title winners in Utrecht.

November 02, 2025


NYBBGB

Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition

The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.

October 31, 2025


Desford Band

Rankings update: October

Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire

October 31, 2025


Tivoli

Final countdown for Dutch National Championships

4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.

October 31, 2025


siddis

Wobplay to broadcast SIDDIS entertainment

Norwegian bands are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of their entertainment challenges in Stavanger this weekend.

October 31, 2025


Yorkshire Youth Band

Yorkshire Youth gets anniversary boost

The Yorkshire Youth Band will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert appearance at the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

October 30, 2025


BBE tip

BBE to help bands make most of tipping...

A new BBE webinar aims to help bands with their festive fund raising this Christmas.

October 30, 2025


Whitburn

Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition

The Scottish Champion has welcomed Beth Hutchison to their cornet section.

October 30, 2025


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Swinging all the way (Dave Collins)

A fantastic addition to the Xmas festivities with a new swing take on a classic festive favourite

October 30, 2025


Friary

Friary welcome new signings

Friary Brass has welcomed new players to the ranks.

October 30, 2025


East Anglia

Grimethorpe stars lead fantastic day in East Anglia

A bit of the Grimethorpe stardust certainly found its way to delegates on the latest East Anglian BBA workshop day in Norwich.

October 30, 2025


williams

Williams duo look forward to Milestone Tour dates

Glyn and Helen Williams are looking forward to meeting new and old friends on their Milestone Tour workshop and concert dates over the next few months.

October 30, 2025


Elland Silver Band

Elland to showcase entertainment at Dobcross

Dobcross Band and Social Club will welcome Elland Silver Band to provide its 'Showcase Brass' this weekend.

October 30, 2025


podcast

Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?

Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.

October 29, 2025


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.

October 28, 2025


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.

October 28, 2025


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.

October 28, 2025


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.

October 28, 2025


Colorado

Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado

Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.

October 28, 2025


Katie Smith

New addition to LSO trumpet section

Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.

October 28, 2025




Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

November 14 • Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

November 14 • The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...


Gregson

Gregson gains Gramophone link for latest release

November 14 • Edward Gregson's latest CD recording featuring his tuba concerto played by Ross Knight has been released.


Southwell

Derwent to provide premiere performances

November 14 • A new arrangement of Faure's 'Requiem' for brass band and choir will form part of a concert at Southwell Minster this weekend with Derwent Brass.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 13 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

November 13 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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