Dr Stephen Cobb will relinquish his tenure as Bandmaster of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army in January 2026. The Stephen Cobb era will come to an end in 2026 Wednesday, 22 October ...

The latest Brass Monkeys podcast is now out. 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart ...

BBANZ President, John Sullivan focusses his praise for bands at home and abroad in the latest issue of the 'Mouthpiece' journal.

The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.

Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band is looking to gain yet more National success thanks to the help of generous sponsors.

The Brass Band Players Registry/Kapitol Group is looking to fill the role of Office Administrator. The Brass Band Players Registry governs the registration procedures of contesting brass bands in ...

Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre. The experienced Alan Hobbins has been ...

Rosehill Instruments shares its technician-approved cleaning regime for your instrument to stop its worst enemy.

Elisabeth Vannebo creates a hinterland that speaks of folksong and folk lore, winding melody and rhythmic constriction, at ...

Julie Hoggarth, Director of Drum and Brass, a Cumbria-based community music organisation, wonders if we are asking the wrong ...

Official photographer Chris Christodoulou was on hand to record Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance. The official BBC ...

Isla Gillespie impressed the judges at the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland as she clams the Solo Competition award ...