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Gateshead

Report & Result: 2025 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

Wardle Academy Youth Band retains it status as the entertainment leaders of the pack.

November 16, 2025


katrina

Report & Result: 2025 Brass in Concert Championship

The Rite Stuff — Katrina Marzella-Wheeler inspires the cooperation band to a premiere Brass in Concert title success.

November 15, 2025


Amersham

Amersham ready for rowdy and joyful celebration

Amersham Band will join forces with Shri Sriram and friends for a great night of ever inventive jazz inspired fusion fun in London.

November 14, 2025


Tredegar Band

Tredegar Bound by memories this weekend

The Welsh champion will celebrate the life and legacy of their much missed baritone player Jon Bound on Saturday night with fun and music — and a 'Yeehaw!' or two...

November 14, 2025


Gregson

Gregson gains Gramophone link for latest release

Edward Gregson's latest CD recording featuring his tuba concerto played by Ross Knight has been released.

November 14, 2025


Southwell

Derwent to provide premiere performances

A new arrangement of Faure's 'Requiem' for brass band and choir will form part of a concert at Southwell Minster this weekend with Derwent Brass.

November 14, 2025


Eagley Band

Eagley honoured by King's Award

The Eagley Band organisation has spoken of its pride after the announcement that it is to be presented with a King's Award for Voluntary Service.

November 14, 2025


Macclewsgeld

King's Award for Macclesfield Youth Brass Band

The leading youth band organisation is to be presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service for 2025.

November 14, 2025


Constest

ConsTest to return to Brum

The popular ConTest Championship will be held at the RBS next April — but you need to be quick to get your name in the hat and enjoy the day.

November 14, 2025


bic

Make sure you book your best BIC seat in the house

Your really don't want to miss out on the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year — even if you can't make it to Gateshead.

November 11, 2025


Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.

November 11, 2025


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.

November 11, 2025


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.

November 11, 2025


debnt

Report & Results: 2025 Willebroek Solo Contest

European champion Thibaut De Bondt claims yet another title as young performers showcase their talents in Willebroek.

November 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

More great brass music making to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.

November 11, 2025


Swedish

Results: 2025 Swedish National Championships

Gota Brass make it eight wins in a row as they secure the Swedish title yet again

November 09, 2025


Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.

November 09, 2025


Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

November 09, 2025


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.

November 09, 2025


BrookwRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Benedicamus Domino (Andrew Wainwright)

A major festive work ready and waiting from the pen of Andrew Wainwright.

November 09, 2025


Band Supplies

Band Supplies Ltd adds to director board

Major addition to leading independent retailer as Rob Hanson of John Packer Musical Instruments becomes a director of Band Supplies Ltd.

November 07, 2025


Paul Cosh

Cosh expertise on offer for Area gains

Bands can use the essential experience of Paul Cosh in their bids to improve their chances of Regional Championship success next year.

November 07, 2025


Julie Nicholll

Death of Julie Nicoll

The death has been announced of Scottish Brass Band Association Treasurer and Kingdom Brass member, Julie Nicoll

November 07, 2025


Friary

Remember, Remember for Friary...

Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.

November 07, 2025


BBCA

BBCA gains charitable status

The Brass Band Conductors Association has gained charitable status in its aim to champion brass band conducting across the UK and beyond.

November 07, 2025


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Review

Join us tonight for the latest 4BR review

December 4 • An hour of chat and opinions as we ponder if there has been a real shift in musical outlook in the banding world. Join us and have your say tonight.


Thurcroft Welfare

Thurcroft honour stalwart trio

December 4 • Three remarkable servants of Thurcroft Welfare Band have been honoured for their decades of dedicated commitment.


Purcell Brass

Purcell Brass Experience aims to inspire the next generation of performers

December 4 • The UK's oldest specialist music school has announced the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience — and its free.


Delph

It's going to be a Whit Friday Christmas

December 4 • A new Whit Friday venture will be heard in Delph this Christmas — and all with a festive difference.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks an Eb bass player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


Haverhill Silver Band

December 2 • Haverhill Silver Band seeks a flugel player to join us for the areas and beyond. This is your chance to join East Anglia's premier brass band and compete at the Senior Cup and Whit Friday, as well as performing in great concerts throughout the year!


Chinnor Silver

December 1 • Having secured promotion to the 1st section from January our Christmas wish is for a Bb BASS and PERCUSSION players to join us.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom.. Good but realistic book of concerts and contests planned.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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