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Proms

Record audiences enjoy Proms performances

This year's BBC Proms was enjoyed by over 10.2 million listeners on different broadcast platforms.

September 25, 2026


Hutchison

Death of Archie Hutchison

The death has been announced of one of Scotland's most popular brass band musicians.

September 25, 2026


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

You can sit back and enjoy plenty of great brass band entertainment this weekend.

September 25, 2026


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: A Carol Rhapsody (Geoffrey Nobes)

A rhapsody of some of the most famous and popular carols — and an ideal early Christmas present for a band with a busy festive schedule.

September 25, 2026


Harper

Harper takes Bugle exams

Cory MD Philip Harper will be the adjudicator at the 101st Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle next year.

September 25, 2026


Granite City

Glynn takes on Granite lead

Adam Glynn has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Granite City Brass.

September 25, 2026


Loganiar

Come fly with me...

Scottish regional airline supports music making in rarely reached destinations.

September 25, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

September 25, 2026


Swoss Open

Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open

Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.

September 21, 2026


York

Report & Result: 2026 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain

Let it snow... Allerton claims the Third Section honours in York.

September 20, 2026


York

Report & Result: 2026 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain

Wardle Community are the ultimate Heroes of the North as they claim the National title in York.

September 20, 2026


York Barbican

Report & Result: 2026 First Section National Championship of Great Britain

Marsden Silver Prize discover the source of a thunderous success in York.

September 19, 2026


York Barbican

Report & Result: 2026 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain

Harborough and Ben Smith showed the courage of their musical convictions to claim the honours in York.

September 19, 2026


NYBBNI

National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland marks second mark

The National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland has made its second public appearance in bringing the recent Enniskillen BrassFest to a close.

September 19, 2026


York rooms

National good luck for bands from rooms4groups

The accommodation specialists are supporting all the bands on their competitive visit to their home city this weekend.

September 18, 2026


lUCERN

Bands prepare for Swiss Open in reflection

The 36th Besson Swiss Open takes place this weekend with thoughts of celebration tempered by reflection on the passing of Markus S. Bach.

September 18, 2026


York

Bands get ready for York tests

All the preparation has just about been done as bands look forward to taking to the stage at York, Barbican in search of National title success. .

September 18, 2026


Tivoli

Dutch previews on National test-pieces

You can now listen to preview performances for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Division test-pieces for the 2026 Dutch National Championships.

September 18, 2026


nybbgb

NYBBGB Summer Concert now on You Tube

You can now enjoy the Summer Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from the comfort of your home.

September 18, 2026


Chapelenlefrith

Chapel-en-le-Frith reaches final chord

140 years of brass banding history comes to end as trustees take decision to wind up Derbyshire band.

September 18, 2026


EBBA Social

EBBA appoints Content Creators

EBBA looks to strengthen its communication, storytelling and digital engagement with appointment of two new Content Creators.

September 18, 2026


BrookWright Christmas

BrookWright Music: A Christmas Canon (Trad arr. William Gordon)

A seamless combination of two well-loved Christmas favourites ideal for any festive concert

September 18, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

September 18, 2026


Markus Bach

Death of Markus S. Bach

The death has been announced of Markus S. Bach, one of the pioneering figures of the European brass band movement.

September 18, 2026


York

The Section 1-4 National Finals are in York this weekend

There will be plenty of great music to enjoy over two packed days at York, Barbican this weekend.

September 16, 2026




4BR Podcast

4BR Review — Episode 22

October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....


NYBBGB

NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition

October 2 • Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


James Shepherd

New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall

October 2 • A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Black Dyke Band

Tributes to Hammonds duo at Black Dyke

October 2 • The Black Dyke Band has paid tribute to Jon and Tim Hammond as they prepare to take their final contest bow with the Queensbury Band this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Consort Brass Quintet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - BoneVoyage Trombone Quartet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Foden's Band

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Nobody Does It Better - The Music of James Bond.

Saturday 3 October • St Andrew's Church, Church Street, Rugby CV21 3PT


Regent Hall Concerts - The Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 4 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 2 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Olney Brass

September 30 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for:. . - CORNETS (Front & Back Row). - SOLO HORN. . Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area.. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm.


Ashington Colliery Band

September 30 • Tenor Trombone: We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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