Show overview
Time for Brass has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 81 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 56 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 50 episodes published. Published by Manx Radio.
From the publisher
Manx Radio's long running brass band music programme, hosting by Ian Cottier.
Latest Episodes
View all 81 episodesTIME FOR BRASS 11th MAY 2026
TIME FOR BRASS 04 MAY 2026
TIME FOR BRASS 20 APRIL 2026
TIME FOR BRASS 13th APRIL 2026
TIME FOR BRASS 06 APRIL 2026
TIME FOR BRASS 30th MARCH 2026
Ian heads off around the world with a programme focusing on the worldwide reach of brass banding
TIME FOR BRASS 23 MARCH 2026
Ian Cottier plunders the band book of the Salvation Army for this evening's best in brass . .
TIME FOR BRASS 16 MARCH 2026
Ian brings you his unique selection of brass band music from marches to show tunes and Wagner to Andrew Lloyd Webber!
TIME FOR BRASS 09 MARCH 2026
Ian Cottier has more music, less chat this evening with brassy versions of everything from Verdi to Ted Heath!
TIME FOR BRASS 02 MARCH 2026
Ian's back with his weekly selection of the finest brass band music.
TIME FOR BRASS 23 FEBRUARY 2026
Ian's back with his weekly selection of the finest brass band music.
TIME FOR BRASS 16 FEBRUARY 2026
Join Ian Cottier for all the best in brass as he showcases the vast repertoire of bands around the country and the globe!
TIME FOR BRASS 09 FEBRUARY 2026
Ian Cottier is looking forward to Spring and the longer evenings already with some great tuneful brass tunes to blow away the rain!
TIME FOR BRASS 02 FEBRUARY 2026
Ian Cottier with the best in brass from Black Dyke to the latest album from our own Rushen Silver!
TIME FOR BRASS 26 JANUARY 2026
Ian Cottier with a programme dedicated to the music of the world class brass band that is Fairey
TIME FOR BRASS 19 JANUARY 2026
Something for everyone in tonight's programme as usual as Ian celebrates the glory of Cory!
TIME FOR BRASS 12 JANUARY 2026
Ian Cottier launches into a new year of brass band music with a rousing take on Crown of Conquest!
TIME FOR BRASS 5th JANUARY 2026
Join Ian for the first TFB of 2026 and a fresh start! Don't worry - the theme is the same as it's ever been!
TIME FOR BRASS 29th DECEMBER 2025
Join Ian as he takes TFB over the border for Hogmanay!
TIME FOR BRASS 22 DECEMBER 2025
Ian offers you his brassy Christmas time special with voices old and new imparting some festive tales, all wrapped up in lots of great brass band music. Happy Christmas!