Report & Results: 2019 New Zealand National Championships

Wellington Brass defends it New Zealand title with a clean sweep display of musical authority in Hamilton as section awards got to Nelson City Brass, Tauranga City Brass, Matamata Brass and Takapuna Youth Band.

Instrument donations welcome at Jazz mecca

If you have an unwanted musical instrument and are anywhere near the famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, then you can donate it to some great national and international musical causes.

Bands still waiting for UK Band of the Year payments

4BR has been informed that competing bands at the inaugural BrassPass.tv UK Band of the Year contest are still waiting for their prize money and entry payments.

Cultural cash boost for Eikanger

Norwegian National Champion gains a substantial philanthropic cash boost plus a government top up to help them with their future cultural initiatives and development.

Carlton Main sign young cornet star

The talented young cornet player Lucy Heeley has joined Carlton Main Frickley

4BR Shop: Majestic 2.5 octave glockenspiel

Ev-entz has a fantastic summer deal on the Majestic glockenspiel

Report & Results: 2019 South of Ireland Band Championships

Lourdes Brass Band claim the senior award at the most prestigious brass and concert band contest in Ireland.

4BR Shop: Father Abraham

There is a wonderful take on a classic children's tune by composer Michael Pilley — ideal for youth bands to perform in concerts.

Filton's fond farewell to Davoren

Filton Concert Brass has bid a a fond farewell to their inspirational MD Tom Davoren as he prepares for a new musical chapter in his life in the USA.

Band Supplies second hand Summer Sizzlers

Looking for a great bargain on some great instruments — then Band Supplies have some sizzling deals on at the moment.

National Youth Championships gain an extra Sparke

Brass Bands England announce Philip Sparke's 'Saint-Saens Variations' will test the Championship Section bands at the 2020 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

Report & Result: 2019 New Zealand Champion of Champions

A new name appears on the famous Errol Mason Memorial Trophy as Toby Pringle of Wellington Brass becomes the 2019 Champion of Champions in Hamilton.

20 year accolade for White River Brass sextet

Brett Baker and his trombone friends notch up a great 20 year anniversary with their most recent appearance.

Brass Band Summer School announces exciting collaboration

Music hot off the press from Prima Vista Musikk will be used to test the bands in a fun way at the forthcoming Brass Band Summer School.

4BR Shop: Vincent Bach triple trumpet case

What's the best way to transport a trio of trumpets around? The Vincent Bach triple trumpet case of course from Band Supplies at a very special price.

Davis joins the Union

Unite the Union announces a new member to its ranks in Musical Director John Davis.

2019 New Zealand Championships underway

The oldest National Championships in the world are currently underway in Hamilton, with the solo and ensemble events taking place before the band championships. Watch it live too...

Thornton heads to Grimethorpe

Dr David Thornton has left his role as Resident Conductor at Brighouse & Rastrick to become Musical Director at Grimethorpe Colliery Band with immediate effect.

French and Austrian links bring Eikanger season to fantastico close

The Norwegian champion links up with French conductor Florent Didier and takes its Nordic entertainment to Innsbruck to round off their season...

TCTC Group expands community music support

The TCTC Group has expanded its community support of music making to include wind band players as well as brass.

Derwent aims low with latest initiative

Derwent Brass has come up with a new way to give low brass players performance opportunities.

Buzz off after New Zealand Nationals

Byron Newton will make his final appearance with defending champion Wellington Brass at the forthcoming New Zealand National Championships.

Brass of the Saff leads centenary celebrations

The wonderful Brass of the Saff youth band has played its part alongside plenty of new friends in celebrating the centenary of the city of Leicester.

Still time to team up with Lovatt and Houlding

If you want to enjoy a great masterclass experience from Mike Lovatt and Chris Houlding then there is still time to sign up.

New jazz lead at RNCM

The renowned jazz performer, composer and arranger Steve Berry has been appointed as the new Head of Jazz & Improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

Report & Result: 2019 Brighouse Festival of Brass

Hepworth reclaim the march & hymn tune honours with a Wizard of a performance under Mark Bentham.

Report & Results: 2019 Shirebrook Entertainment Contest

Enderby lead the way at Shirebrook as Amington claims the Section B honours

Report & Results: 2019 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

GT Group Peterlee heads the picnic hamper prizes in Durham as section awards are claimed by Spennymoor Town and Houghton Area Youth Bands

World class foursomes at the RNCM

14 of the world's finest brass quartets are performing at the RNCM in Manchester in the hope of winning the prestigious prizes at the Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition.

Three date tour for National Youth Band of Wales

Cory MD Philip Harper will lead the National Youth Band of Wales on their annual course and three date tour later this month with Sheona White as the featured soloist.