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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


The band

Warm Warwick welcome as youth enjoy RAF tuba visit

Player on the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Band enjoyed plenty of great music making and insight into the life of a RAF musician.

October 28, 2025


Broders

Annan Town to defend their entertainment borders in Jedburgh

15 bands will compete at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh this weekend.

October 27, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Music linked to Remembrance Day is brought to us by Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge

October 27, 2025


Wychavon

Final line-up of Wychavon entertainers announced

There will be full day of brass band entertainment and plenty of prizes on offer in Evesham this weekend.

October 27, 2025


Danish Champions

Danish bands ready for National challenges

The Danish National Championships take place in Aarhus this weekend with titles up for grabs.

October 27, 2025


lbba

Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest

Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.

October 27, 2025


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.

October 26, 2025




bic

Make sure you book your best BIC seat in the house

November 11 • Your really don't want to miss out on the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year — even if you can't make it to Gateshead.


Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

November 11 • The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

November 11 • There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

November 11 • There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.


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


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 11 • Urgent:- Confident Solo Horn required to lead our horn section for our Christmas Concert and beyond. In the new year will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, and other concerts throughout the year.


Audley Brass

November 10 • 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.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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