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Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 10

The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by former Northop cornet player Bernie Thelwell.

June 20, 2025


Wallace Collection

Release trio to mark Wallace Collection 40th anniversary

Three new download albums are released to mark the ongoing musical endeavours of the renowed brass ensemble.

June 19, 2025


Foden's

Foden's siblings in Harmony in Hanley

The Foden's senior and youth ensembles will join with vocal forces for a concert in Hanley.

June 19, 2025


John Packer

Royal appointment for Hanson

Rob Hanson, the MD of John Packer Instruments was at Windsor Castle to mark the company's Award success.

June 18, 2025


BBE Awards

Short lists announced for BBE Awards

The short list nominations for 2025 Brass Band England Awards have been released — with you able to vote on the 'Project of the Year'.

June 18, 2025


Dobcross Youth

King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart

Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.

June 18, 2025


Uppermill

Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights

Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...

June 18, 2025


Friary Brass

Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds

Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.

June 18, 2025


RNCM

New Doctoral head at RNCM

Dr Tom Atkinson has taken on the role of Head of Doctoral Programmes at the RNCM.

June 18, 2025


Flowers

Funeral details for Evie Dunger

Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.

June 17, 2025


Touch of brass radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.

June 17, 2025


Schoonhoven

Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open

Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.

June 16, 2025


Tameside

Report & Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday

Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Whit Friday honours as the Sandbach red wall remains firmly in place in Tameside.

June 14, 2025


whit Friday

Report & Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

Garry Cutt and Brighouse & Rastrick claim the Whit Friday honours and a little bit of history in Saddleworth.

June 14, 2025


Whit Friday

Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day

Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.

June 13, 2025


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests

There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.

June 13, 2025


Whit Friday

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.

June 13, 2025


NYBBGB

Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.

June 12, 2025


Stamp

StAMP of musical excellence to be heard in St Andrews

The fifth anniversary of the St Andrews Music Participation initiative is being celebrated with performances in St Andrews this weekend.

June 12, 2025


Edward Gregson

Gregson church celebration in Ashley

There will be a very personal birthday celebration from the friends of Edward Gregson this weekend in Cheshire.

June 12, 2025


Joe Cook

Cook honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia

Joe Cook, one of Australia's finest brass players has been honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List.

June 12, 2025


Tonga

Youngsters line-up for Tonga National Youth Band

Conductor David Bremner to lead Tonga National Youth Band.

June 12, 2025


Presto Music

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.

June 11, 2025


Lincolnshire

Showcase success in Lincolnshire

A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.

June 11, 2025


RNCM

RNCM to host conducting masterclasses

Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.

June 11, 2025


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Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

July 3 • The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

July 3 • CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

July 3 • You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.


Cory

New President at Cory

July 3 • Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Haverhill Silver Band

July 3 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).


Chinnor Silver

July 3 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet fortnightly on a Monday morning (next rehearsal 7th) and we welcome any players who want an extra blow.. We require no allegiance just come and enjoy the friendly blow with coffee and cake thrown in.(Its all free)


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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