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Foden's Youth Band set to carry on 15th season of player development
Registration is now open to be part of the 2026/27 Foden's Youth Band.
August 22, 2026
Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert
Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey
August 22, 2026
Enderby's new focus in musical direction
Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.
August 22, 2026
Adjudication panel announced for British Open
Martyn Brabbins, Arsene Duc and David Hirst are the judges to impress at this year's British Open Championship.
August 21, 2026
Welsh Youth set for Orbital weekend concert trips
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard in concert in the north, west and east of the nation this weekend.
August 21, 2026
Eikanger to honour Snell
A 40 year association build on musical friendship will be celebrated in Bergen next month as Eikanger Bjorsvik honours Howard Snell.
August 20, 2026
Basic skills help players flourish in Germany
Over 50 players of different abilities have benefitted from attending the seventh International Summer Brass Band Camp (ISBBC), organised by the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre.
August 20, 2026
Carousel additions to enjoy...
4BR has added a new sextet of products to its homepage Carousel — so you can just click and find out more, direct from the seller.
August 19, 2026
Wright & Round: The Circle of Life (Elton John & Tim Rice arr. Philip Harper)
One of the great Disney songs brought to 'life' by Philip Harper.
August 19, 2026
Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven
Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.
August 19, 2026
Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup
The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.
August 19, 2026
The Wynne winning formula celebrated by Royal Buckley
John Wynne's 60 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to Royal Buckley Band has been marked by the band.
August 19, 2026
Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2
You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.
August 16, 2026
Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM
The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.
August 16, 2026
Quintet to enjoy judging experience in York
Five aspiring adjudicators will enjoy the experience of being in the box at the Section 104 National Finals this year.
August 16, 2026
Mass enthusiasm grows for banding in Japan
The Tokyo Brass Band Festival saw over 80 players from 10 Japanese bands join musical forces.
August 16, 2026
Williams and Tynan to lead Marsden top flight return
Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will form the new new musical partnership at the helm of Marsden Silver Prize Band.
August 15, 2026
Murtagh takes baton at Lostock Hall Memorial
Joe Murtagh is the new Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band
August 15, 2026
Bishop appointed at Knottingley
Fiona Bishop becomes the new MD at Knottingley Silver Band.
August 15, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
A welcome return to the airwaves for Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.
August 15, 2026
Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA
A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.
August 13, 2026
Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy
Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.
August 13, 2026
Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan
Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.
August 13, 2026
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