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BrookWright Rondo

BrookWright Music: Rondo from Mozart Bassoon Concerto (Mozart arr. Jack Lythaby)

Bring a touch of classical Mozart to your concert.

June 14, 2026


mELTON

Mr Carson returns to lead Melton

The actor behind two iconic film figures took to the baton with Melton Band...

June 14, 2026


Band Camp

Still time to get your camping gear on

If you want to enjoy a six-day Band Camp with the team from UniBrass, then sign up and you get a bucket hat too!

June 14, 2026


Imogen Whitehead

Interview with Imogen Whitehead

4BR catches up with the trumpet and flugel soloist ahead of her appearances at the Ryedale Festival — which includes the world premiere of a new flugel concerto with the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

June 11, 2026


Open

Demand high for British Open tickets

Tickets for the 2026 British Open are being snapped up well ahead of the event in September.

June 11, 2026


Fodens

Jeffers takes horn lead at Foden's

Grace Jeffers makes the solo horn seat her own at the North West champion.

June 11, 2026


Cory

Cory add Hutcherson experience to cornet section

The experienced Jeff Hutcherson has joined the Welsh champion from BTM Band.

June 11, 2026


Massed ranks

Massed ranks at Tredegar ahead of concert trio

Welsh band makes room in schedule for extra music making appearances.

June 11, 2026


Alan Jenkins

Death of Alan Jenkins

The death has been announced of the hugely respected former orchestral tuba player and journalist Alan Jenkins.

June 11, 2026


BBE Foundations

Last call for future leaders

If you want to be an inspirational lead for your band organisation then why not sign up for this year's course from BBE.

June 11, 2026


Brexit

EU work dries up for UK musicians

A new report finds that more than a quarter of UK based musicians have lost all work opportunities in the EU since 2021.

June 11, 2026


100 tubas

Forget 76 trombones — its 100 tubas that are needed in Scotland

Red Note Ensemble is hoping that they will be joined by a legion of low brass for a rare performance of Anthony Braxton's 'Composition No. 19'.

June 11, 2026


Thomas Doss

Doss reaches landmark birthday

The Austrian composer says music is a means of bringing people together as he celebrates his 60th birthday.

June 11, 2026


wATKINS

AoBBA welcomes Watkins and Porter to ranks

The conductors of the Yorkshire Champions and the Director of Music of The Band of the Grenadier Guards have become the latest additions to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.

June 11, 2026


Lullaby

Wright & Round: Lullaby of the Sky (Philip Harper)

A wonderfully hypnotic addition to any concert programme from the pen of Philip Harper.

June 11, 2026


RNCM

RNCM seeks conducting talent for courses

Applicants wishing to be part of the critically acclaimed conducting courses at the RNCM are being invited to apply.

June 11, 2026


NABBA

America looks at benefits of a slimmer musical diet

The North American Brass Band Championships are considering new timing considerations for own-choice test-pieces at National Championships.

June 09, 2026


James MacmIllan

Monarch honours MacMillan

Composer Sir James Macmillan becomes a member of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

June 09, 2026


BrwookWright

BrookWright Music launches Solo Contest

Leading music publisher launches bespoke solo competition for all brass instruments

June 09, 2026


Boax

Boax adds to Cory strength

The Welsh champion continues to strengthen its ranks with the arrival of new solo baritone player Charlie Boax.

June 09, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Lots more great music to enjoy with presenters Martin and Julie.

June 09, 2026


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2026 Traveller's Rest March & Hymn Tune Contest

Hepworth boost the bank balance ahead of the Autumn majors with a Wizard of a victory in Meltham.

June 08, 2026


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival offers packed day of elite performers

If you are anywhere near Birmingham today then why not enjoy a packed day of elite level brass band performers.

June 07, 2026


Carlton Main

Results: 2026 French Open Championships

Carlton Main Frickley leads the prize winners in Amboise at the 30th French Open Championship

June 07, 2026


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Clans vs Counties

Kingdom Brass becomes the first cross border title holder at a brand new entertainment contest in Northumberland.

June 06, 2026


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the cooperation band

World Cup preview for the cooperation band

July 4 • Scotland is still in the draw for the brass band version of the World Cup — and you can hear how they are putting the final preparations in place ahead of Kerkrade.


Tredegar Carys

Essence of Tredegar enjoyed by young euph player

July 4 • 19 year old Carys Rycroft recently enjoyed her prize of a solo spotlight at a rehearsal with Tredegar Band.


Van den berg

Soli connection to come to an end

July 4 • The musical partnership between Anne Van den Berg and Soli Brass will come to an end after this year's Dutch National Championships.


wOOLSTON bRASS

Woolston Band on the rise again

July 4 • New Zealand's most successful band is getting ever closer to putting the final touches to its future home.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Euphonium - With an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026, we're looking to fill our Solo Euphonium seat. If you're the strong player that we're interested in, please get in touch.


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Horn - We're looking to recruit a new Solo Horn player to help shape the section in our 2nd section band in South Wales. We have an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET 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.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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