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Christmas

UniBrass launch festive fund raisers

The UniBrass Foundation UniRun has been launched to help the organisation reach its targets.

December 16, 2025


whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.

December 13, 2025


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.

December 11, 2025


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.

December 11, 2025


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.

December 11, 2025


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.

December 11, 2025


Orcheatra

New survey shows value of orchestral music for youngsters

Younger generation want more connections to classical music as benefits are appreciated.

December 11, 2025


Medal

Composer opportunity with choral link

Composers can test their abilities with the latest initiative linked to the Welsh National Eisteddfod

December 11, 2025


Fundraising

New updated fundraising code from BBE

A new, updated, compact Code of Fundraising Practice has been launched by Brass Bands England.

December 11, 2025


Skipton

Austin enjoys Skipton's Great and Small

Skipton Band's recent appearance on Channel 5's popular series 'All Creatures Great and Small' came with plenty of help from music student Adrian Austin.

December 11, 2025


Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.

December 11, 2025


Closed

Festive closure for Brass Bands England

The Brass Band England offices will be closed from 19th December — reopening on Monday 5th January.

December 11, 2025


Burbage

Burbage 'Heart of Brass' DVD now available to enjoy

You can enjoy a DVD with a difference this festive season with the award winning Burbage Band (Buxton) 'Heart of Brass' documentary.

December 11, 2025


Lydbrook

Funeral of Thomas Pearse

The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.

December 11, 2025


Consett

Consett youngsters give brilliant performances for Toy Appeal

The children of Consett Junior Brass have been thinking of others and playing their hearts out for a fantastic cause Christmas.

December 11, 2025


Xmas

Delph gets ready for festive Whit Friday

There will be night of great festive music making on show around three pubs in the village of Delph this Friday.

December 11, 2025


Tommy Tynan

Tynan looking forward to Thailand performance tour

The the principal Eb tuba of Black Dyke Band will be heading to Bangkok in the New Year.

December 11, 2025


Hewer

BrookWright Music: The Hewer's Prayer (Steve Gibson)

A personal tribute prayer to the work of the miner at the coal face.

December 11, 2025


Cornetto

Just one cornetto...

If you are looking for a different gift this Christmas for the musical person in your life — why not send them on a cornetto making course.

December 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music in the run up to Martin and Julie's live show next week.

December 11, 2025


BBE

Kenny Crookston to retire from CEO role at Brass Bands England

The Chief Executive Office will step down as head of BBE at the end of December, but will continue to represent the organisation in different ways.

December 10, 2025


Albert

New National Final proposal rejected by Regional Forum

A proposal that would have seen a radical change in the qualification process for the Royal Albert Hall National Final has been rejected by regional representatives.

December 10, 2025


Purcell

Purcell students shine in BBC Composing Competition

Young compositional talent from The Purcell School has made its mark in the BBC Young Composer Competition.

December 09, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The second part of the duo's chat with Derek Broadbent.

December 09, 2025


Knapton

Knapton takes Towcester lead

The experienced Ian Knapton is to become the new Musical Director at Towcester Studio Band.

December 09, 2025




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • 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

December 22 • 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.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb 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.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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