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Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

The second part of the adjudication debate as the duo delve into their postbag of listener's opinions.

May 06, 2026


bANDSTAND

Radio: Bandstand

More brass band music to enjoy from downunder with Lucas Burns

May 06, 2026


Italy

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

May 06, 2026


Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.

May 05, 2026


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.

May 05, 2026


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.

May 04, 2026


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.

May 03, 2026


British Open

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Cup

Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.

May 02, 2026


2026 Spring Festival

Report & Result: 2026 Spring Festival Senior Trophy

Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.

May 02, 2026


Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand

May 01, 2026


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.

May 01, 2026


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.

May 01, 2026


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.

April 30, 2026


Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend

April 29, 2026


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.

April 29, 2026


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.

April 29, 2026


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.

April 29, 2026


Enduring Faith

BrookWright Music: Enduring Faith (Andrew Wainwright)

A work exploring hope, resilience, and conviction to add to any concert programme.

April 29, 2026


March

Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest set for 25th anniversary

If you want to be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the popular March & Hymn Tune Contest, then get your entry in fast.

April 29, 2026


WALK LIKE

Wright & Round: Walk Like an Egyptian (arr. Philip Harper)

The perfect pop classic addition to any concert...

April 29, 2026


Neythan Powell Jones

Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster

A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.

April 29, 2026


Pontypridd

Funding boost for Pontypridd Brass Band Festival

Concerts and compositions to be featured at the Pontypridd Brass Band Festival thanks to a funding boost for organisers.

April 29, 2026


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 30

Only the two monkeys this week as they look at all things banding with a North Wales accent.

April 29, 2026


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

More music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

April 29, 2026


Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass

April 29, 2026


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NYBBWales

Welsh youth set for trio of Harper led performances

May 21 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Philip Harper can be heard in Bangor, St David's and Newport in August.


4BR Reviw

4BR Review — Episode 18

May 21 • Enjoy the latest debate about the banding world as Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh air their opinions on banding's artistic vision.


Willebroek

Willebroek to show case major talents in Birmingham

May 21 • A trio major compositions will be showcased by the current World and Belgian champions at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.


Dutch Open

Big bands and brass bands to provide entertainment at Dutch Open

May 21 • There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer on stage at the Dutch Open next month.


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a Bb and Eb Bass player (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for SOLO CORNET players (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Regent Brass

May 20 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek a Bb Bass to join our friendly, musically ambitious Central London band. We enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of concerts and contests, and regularly premiere new music.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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