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Small drop in Midlands Area entrants
69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.
February 26, 2026
Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges
There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.
February 26, 2026
Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.
February 26, 2026
4BR Review — Episode 16
Iwan and Chris looked forward to the 2026 Regional Championships — the issues, music and tips for victory, as well as provide their views on new CD releases, book, LPs, concerts and events to go to...
February 26, 2026
New Dutch National works to be revealed
The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks — starting with the First Division.
February 25, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
Music with a Welsh flavouring in parts to celebrate St David's Day with Martin and Julie at 5.00pm.
February 25, 2026
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
Simon and Sandy take the opportunity to discuss the forthcoming Regional Championships with tips and opinions on the five test-pieces to be used.
February 25, 2026
Radio: Bandstand
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.
February 25, 2026
Yorkshire's Next Generation shines on tuition day
The next generation of Yorkshire playing talent was on show under the direction of Richard Marshall.
February 24, 2026
Spectrum of young talent shines again in Belgium
The National Youth Brass Band of Belgium and it even younger sibling continues to be inspired for the future.
February 24, 2026
Latest 4BR Review podcast
The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...
February 23, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Welsh Open
Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport
February 23, 2026
Spring Festival tickets now on sale
Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.
February 23, 2026
Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay
The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.
February 23, 2026
Wright & Round: The Colours Fly (Wendy Nevard)
A super upbeat opener which will add plenty of musical colour to any concert.
February 23, 2026
Results: 2026 NEMBBA Contest
There were successful early Area runouts for Skelmanthorpe, South Yorkshire Police, Leicestershire Coop, Dronfield and Matlock.
February 23, 2026
London & SC Area line-ups confirmed
The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.
February 21, 2026
Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians
A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.
February 21, 2026
Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener
There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.
February 21, 2026
Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups
If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.
February 21, 2026
4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish
We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.
February 19, 2026
Linz European line-ups confirmed
30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.
February 18, 2026
New website for National Championships
A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.
February 18, 2026
Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge
John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.
February 18, 2026
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