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Warm welcome and hot playing for Riverside Youth
Young players wishing to take their first steps on their banding journey are being encouraged to give things a buzz with Riverside Youth Band.
July 23, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
From ABBA to Slavonic Dance over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge this weekend.
July 23, 2025
80th birthday concert celebration for Newton
Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.
July 19, 2025
JHS Ltd set to close
The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.
July 19, 2025
Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert
Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.
July 19, 2025
Sold out signs up in Cheltenham
Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.
July 19, 2025
Cory tributes to Russell
Cory horn star Ailsa Russell reflects on countless memories as she heads to new future.
July 19, 2025
British Open countdown: 50 days to go
There are now fewer than 140 premium tickets to be snapped up for the 171st British Open.
July 18, 2025
More milestones to achieve for Williams duo
New musical avenues will be marked by yet more milestones for Glyn and Helen Williams.
July 18, 2025
New Nordic President at coop
Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.
July 18, 2025
Life changing opportunity for Tongan youth
The first Tongan Youth Band course is looking for support to help give musical youngsters a life changing opportunity.
July 18, 2025
Scottish youth ready for music making and fun
170 youngsters will be heading to Strathallan to enjoy themselves on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.
July 18, 2025
Tomlinson music helps Longridge celebration
A new arrangement by Dan Price of Ernest Tomlinson's 'A Gaelic Lullaby'
July 18, 2025
Youngsters urged to join the coop
The Cooperation Youth Band is looking to enjoy yet another great season of fun music making.
July 18, 2025
UniBrass initiatives help student summer fun
The UniBrass Foundation offers plenty of summer engagement for students as they look towards 2026.
July 18, 2025
Half century of Northop dedication
50 years of outstanding banding service by John Williams has been marked by Northop Silver Band.
July 18, 2025
New appointments at Making Music
New members join the board at the UKs musical making organisation.
July 18, 2025
Newiss joins the rail network at York
The experienced Kathy Newiss joins York Railway Institute Band on flugel horn.
July 18, 2025
BrookWright Music: Pachelbel Rock (Pachebel arr. Steven Ponsford)
A new take on an old classic brings invention to any concert programme.
July 18, 2025
Dobcross raises a glass for National title success
It's not just Dobcross Silver Band that will be looking to claim a national title later this year.
July 18, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 12
More insight into the banding world in North Wales with the trio of podcasters and friends.
July 18, 2025
Quintet lead major commissioning project
Five leading bands collaborate to reach out to new major compositional voices — starting with award winning composer Richard Blackford.
July 17, 2025
4BR Review to go live...
For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...
July 15, 2025
National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.
July 15, 2025
Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates
The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.
July 15, 2025
