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Close Shave

KNDS Fairey look forward to A Close Shave with Wallace & Gromit

A special double bill of Wallace & Gromit films plus extras will be heard in a very special concert in London in November.

August 22, 2026


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More brass bands music to enjoy from presenters Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

August 22, 2026


New South Wales

Live stream coverage of 130th New South Wales State Championships

Tim Kelly is bringing all the action from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

August 22, 2026


Foden's Youth Band

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 Brass

Fairlop enjoy Westminster Abbey concert

Fairlop Brass gained new banding interest on their recent concert appearance at Westminster Abbey

August 22, 2026


Capstaff

Enderby's new focus in musical direction

Jack Capstaff will lead a new focus in musical direction at Enderby Band.

August 22, 2026


British Open

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


wales

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


Howard Snell

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


jENA

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

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 and round

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

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


Hinnerup

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


Buckley

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


Andy Hunter

Hunter takes baton at Spennymoor

Andy Hunter is the new MD at Spennymoor Town Band.

August 19, 2026


BBC proms

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


Lyndon Baglin

Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM

The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.

August 16, 2026


aobba

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


Kaz

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


Marsden

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

Murtagh takes baton at Lostock Hall Memorial

Joe Murtagh is the new Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band

August 15, 2026


Joey Wong

Wong takes baton at Blackley

Joey Wong has become the new MD at Blackley Band.

August 15, 2026


Fiona Bishop

Bishop appointed at Knottingley

Fiona Bishop becomes the new MD at Knottingley Silver Band.

August 15, 2026


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

A welcome return to the airwaves for Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.

August 15, 2026


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4BR Podcast

4BR British Open preview podcast

September 9 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Sphere success

British Open Countdown: T minus 3

September 9 • The form guide for the bookies on who has previously tasted success on 'Music of the Spheres' doesn't give much away...


York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (14th) at 11am in our bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities who wish to join us in a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. It also involves tea and cake and its free to all..


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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