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Cornish sessions aims to boost community links
A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.
December 24, 2025
135 years of music making ends in Musselburgh
A band with a wonderful community connection spanning generations has reached its final chord.
December 24, 2025
First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham
Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.
December 24, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
In this week's show Martin and Julie are featuring music by Strauss coinciding with the New Year's Day concert live from Vienna on BBC2 at 10.15am.
December 24, 2025
David Childs and Black Dyke Band win BBW CD of the Year awards
Outstanding releases from the euphonium virtuoso and the Queensbury band claim the CD of the Year awards from Brass Band World magazine.
December 22, 2025
Eccles returns to Foden's
Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.
December 21, 2025
Podcast: Brassers — Episode 35
The podcasting duo speak to the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery.
December 21, 2025
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
December 21, 2025
The Floral Dance remembered...
You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
December 21, 2025
RNCM Appeal boosts student opportunities
More students will be set to benefit from the success of the RNCM Annual Appeal.
December 21, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 21
The North Walian trio link up with a member of the Welsh banding diaspora in New Zealand
December 21, 2025
Cooper takes lead with Wardle Anderson Brass
Jamie Cooper has been announced as the new MD of Wardle Anderson Brass.
December 21, 2025
Death of Ted Griffiths
The death has been announced of one of the most respected figures in Yorkshire banding.
December 21, 2025
SBBA announces 2025 Champion Bands
the cooperation band, Unite Scotland Kinneil, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie are crowned Scottish Champion Bands of the Year.
December 21, 2025
Desford head Dutch Open challengers
The National Champion Desford will head to Groningen next year to play in the Dutch Open Championship against a strong field of challengers.
December 21, 2025
Radio: Touch of Brass
It's a live show today from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges — so why not join them this evening at 6.00pm.
December 21, 2025
Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 13
Ho! Ho! Ho! Tom and Chris are full of Christmas spirit and festive fun for their latest podcast.
December 21, 2025
Cory appoint new principal cornet
Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.
December 21, 2025
4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast
The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.
December 16, 2025
Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus
The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.
December 16, 2025
Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot
The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.
December 16, 2025
Leyland to go on a bear hunt...
There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.
December 16, 2025
Tynan adds to conducting portfolio
Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed Tommy Tynan as its new Musical Director.
December 16, 2025
Pop a Wobplay gift subscription in a stocking
If you want to give a no-hassle sure fire winner to the brass band love of your life this Christmas...
December 16, 2025
Foden's round off year with awards and goodbyes
The North West Regional Champion has rounded off a busy year by thanking its supporters, partners and players who have given outstanding commitment.
December 16, 2025
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