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Whit Friday runners beware
If you are heading to Stalybridge on Whit Friday then keep an eye out for the runners.
June 02, 2025
BrookWright Music: Sweet Hour of Prayer (William Bradbury arr. Kenneth Downie)
A sensitive new arrangement by Kenneth Downie of William Bradbury's beloved hymn.
June 02, 2025
Gregson celebration on eve of National Final
The International Staff Band will be joined by Ian Bousfield on the eve of the Royal Albert Hall National Final to celebrate the 80th birthday of composer Edward Gregson.
June 02, 2025
Colorado makes first investment in youth
Colorado Brass recently held its first Youth Brass Weekend as it looks for opinions on how to shape its musical future.
June 02, 2025
Welsh youth boost brass at Urdd Eisteddfod
There was plenty of brass playing talent on show at the Urdd National Eisteddfod this year.
June 02, 2025
Dalmellington delight at Paulin donation
A trove of music has been donated to the Dalmellington Band by one of its most famous brass banding sons.
June 02, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves — with a touch of Whit Friday this week too.
June 02, 2025
NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube
The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.
May 30, 2025
Pressure pays off as music still on offer at Cardiff University
Music degrees will still be on offer at Cardiff University although under new plans to revise entry targets and content.
May 28, 2025
Wallace honoured by International Trumpet Guild
John Wallace CBE follows in the musical footsteps of Maurice Andre, Philip Jones, Miles Davis and Maurice Murphy with his latest accolade.
May 28, 2025
Oh we do like to play beside the seaside...
BBE launches its 'Brass at the Seaside' initiative to help bands reach out to new audiences.
May 28, 2025
Communal approach works well in Jena
A dynamic approach to inclusive training is continuing to pay rich dividends in Germany.
May 28, 2025
Death of Mark Carter
The death has been announced of Mark Carter, the respected proprietor of the Mr Tuba business in South Wales.
May 27, 2025
4BR Podcast Interview: Mike Lovatt
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the trumpet star to find out more about his latest Brass Pack release inspired by the great Billy May.
May 26, 2025
Joint enterprise boost thanks to Foden's and Wychavon
A joint collaboration between the Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band has boosted the inspiration levels for young players.
May 26, 2025
Ticket dates for the diary
Make sure you don't miss out on all the important major brass band contests — from the British Open to the next Europeans.
May 26, 2025
Diggle welcome New Zealander
There has been a warm musical welcome for horn player Emma McMorran as she makes a new home at Diggle.
May 26, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.
May 26, 2025
EBBA reports on musical and financial outlooks
At its recent Annual General Meeting, the European Brass Band Association reported on its past and current work, as well as its future financial outlook.
May 26, 2025
Result: 2025 French Open Championship
Rothwell Temperance claim the international honours in Amboise with section victories going to Amerfoort, Roosendaal, Brass Band De La Vienne and Brass Band En Seine.
May 25, 2025
Ticket demand pleases British Open organisers
There has already been an excellent take-up for tickets for the 2025 British Open in Birmingham in September.
May 24, 2025
Italian banding gains foundation boost
The work of Lito Fontana continues to help boost the growing foundation of Italian banding.
May 24, 2025
The rise of AI reaches the contest stage
The first AI Music Contest is being held as part of the leading electronic Kappa FuturFestival event.
May 24, 2025
Skelmersdale MD resignation
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.
May 24, 2025
Radio 3 boosts listener figures
The BBC's flagship classical music station has been adding to its listeners of late.
May 24, 2025
