2025 saw him lead his band to its fourth European title, 32 years after his first with them — and then went on to add a 24th ...

Lots of fine music to enjoy on the contest stage in 2025 at all levels, but it was a resurrected work that enjoyed an ...

One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.

So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 - but one player was the shining star of them all.

An exciting year full as exciting new talent emerged in different fields and genres of the brass band movement.

One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year - with the promise of even more to come in ...

There were a host of excellent solo and ensemble CDs to consider this year (with a few that we didn't get to hear in time as ...

Such a wide range of bands doing great work on and off the contest stage this year - with a remarkable young band taking the ...

The leading retailer has thanked customers for their support in the past year - as a new era sees the family company continue ...

The Rockingham Band has announced the appointment of Fiona Bishop as its new Musical Director. The vastly experienced ...

Do you think you have a pretty good idea of what has been going on in the banding world in 2025 to go with your Mastermind levels of brass band knowledge? Thanks to our friends at Band Supplies and ...

A new initiative with a difference aims to help Cornish bands work together to make concert links in their communities.