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Soli connection to come to an end
The musical partnership between Anne Van den Berg and Soli Brass will come to an end after this year's Dutch National Championships.
July 04, 2026
Woolston Band on the rise again
New Zealand's most successful band is getting ever closer to putting the final touches to its future home.
July 04, 2026
Brass Band Week kicks off
Bands are being asked to show the world what they are all about during Brass Band Week.
July 04, 2026
Football's coming home...via Queensbury.
Could 60 years of hurt be over for England — with a little help from Black Dyke Band...
July 04, 2026
NXTOD set for busy hosting schedule
You can enjoy live streamed brass banding from Lancashire to Devon with a stop off in Elland thanks to NXTOD this July.
July 04, 2026
Whitburn welcomes new baritone signing
The Scottish champion has been adding talented youth to their championship winning ranks.
July 04, 2026
90th anniversary filming for City of Bristol
The musical history of City of Bristol Band will be captured on film over the next two weekends.
July 04, 2026
Renfrew marks anniversary with friends Foden's stars
Renfrew Burgh Band has marked its 115th anniversary with a special concert featuring Foden's stars Mark Wilkinson and Gary Curtin.
July 04, 2026
BrookWright Music: Skidaddle (Barrie Gott)
A high energy fun packed feature to get everyone in a hurry at a cocnert.
July 04, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 35
The latest bit of general chit chat from the banding world with a North Walian accent.
July 01, 2026
New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound
The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.
July 01, 2026
Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced
Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.
July 01, 2026
Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade
The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.
June 30, 2026
Kapitol looking for York judges...
Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.
June 30, 2026
IBBSS Gala Concert to round off Swansea week
There will be a Gala Concert packed with performers and stars to enjoy in Swansea at the end of July to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School course.
June 30, 2026
A4 Brass Quartet ready for busy tour season
The critically acclaimed brass quartet can be enjoyed in concert at various compass points throughout the next few months.
June 30, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Morley March & Hymn Tune
Hepworth continues to add to their major contesting funds with victory at the popular march and hymn tune event in Morley.
June 30, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy meet the Marple Maestro
A hour of chat, opinions and great stories and legendary tales as Simon and Sandy catch up with Garry Cutt.
June 30, 2026
Wright & Round: UNITY (Philip Harper)
A work with a message to brighten up any start to a concert.
June 30, 2026
Godalming's Good Life tribute
The Godlaming Band has paid its tribute to actor Dame Penelope Keith — a proactive supporter of the band.
June 30, 2026
Glover enjoys Castleton concert memory
Grimethorpe's solo euphonium recently enjoyed a trip to Suffolk — so much so, he will return again.
June 30, 2026
Death of Susan Thomas
The death has been reported of one of the most respected Welsh brass band musicians.
June 30, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More great music with more than a hint of trombones this week from presenters Martin and Julie.
June 30, 2026
Interview with Hannah Caraker
4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.
June 28, 2026
Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown
There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.
June 28, 2026
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