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Bigger and better Bandamonium promised in Devon
15 bands have already signed up to perform at this year's Bandamonium event around the picturesque villages of West Devon.
April 25, 2024
Troms to head to Durham
The British Trombone Society will host its annual Trombone Day NorthEast in Durham next month
April 25, 2024
Tameside Whit Friday announces contest details
There are ten contest venues on the Tameside Whit Friday circuit this year for bands to try and claim a share of the prize money pots.
April 25, 2024
Welsh League contest rescheduled to November
There is a new date for the SEWBBA Tonyrefail contest.
April 25, 2024
Conductors to face major semi final works
Compositions by Eric Ball and Liz Lane will face the conductors in the semi final of the Brass Band Conductors Competition this year.
April 25, 2024
Brillo Brass returns for repeat performance — 51 after its last.
A wonderful reunion of players will be marked by the performance of Brillo Brass at the forthcoming Chester Music Festival.
April 25, 2024
Newiss casts off from City of Hull
The respected Tony Newiss may well be seen with a fishing rod rather than instrument in his hand in future after bringing to an end his 24 year association with City of Hull Band
April 25, 2024
Death of Tony Small BEM
The death has been announced of one of the Welsh banding movement's most influential and respected figures.
April 25, 2024
Price launches website
The composer, conductor, adjudicator and performer Andrea Price has just launched her new website.
April 23, 2024
Eddison takes the lead at Garforth Brass
The experienced Gordon Eddison has become the new Musical Director of Garforth Brass in Yorkshire.
April 23, 2024
Interview with Nathaniel Dye
4BR catches up with the inspirational trombone playing marathon man to find out more about his achievement and what he plans next.
April 23, 2024
BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves
With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.
April 22, 2024
National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.
April 21, 2024
BrookWright Music: Disinformation!
A new concert piece inspired by the murky world of false narrative, untruths, conspiracy and distrust is ready for you to play. Can't be about brass band contesting surely?
April 21, 2024
Results: 2024 Flemish Open
Brass Band Schoonhoven, Young Brassband Willebroek, De Bazuin Oenkerk B and Brassband Sklepucini claim the honours in Mechelen.
April 21, 2024
Own-choice selections revealed for European Championships
New and existing major compositions will be showcased by the competing bands at all levels in Palanga.
April 21, 2024
Barnsley ready for home town entertainment
Barnsley Brass are the latest band to be featured in the 2024 Yorkshire Brass Band Festival.
April 20, 2024
Odyssey Brasswind to make Debut at Buxton
The new Debut range of Odyssey instruments will be on show at the Buxton Contest this weekend.
April 20, 2024
Different vibe provides Easter progress for NYBBS
The recent Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has seen great progress made by its young players.
April 20, 2024
Death of Len Atter
The death has been announced of the former Hanwell Band player and respected brass band supporter, Len Atter.
April 20, 2024
Comber boost with new instrument grant
Comber Brass has gained a new bass and baritone thanks to a successful grant application to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
April 20, 2024
Rising count for Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
There has been a hugely encouraging response from bands wishing to enter the new entertainment contest later this year — but more Third and Fourth Section bands are welcome.
April 20, 2024
New works to be showcased at Dutch National Championships
'The Lost Circle' is joined by a selection of new and established works to test the bands at the Netherlands National Championships later this year.
April 19, 2024
Youth sounds return to Brass in Concert
The sounds of brilliant youngsters taking part in the Youth Brass in Concert Championships will be heard again later this year as the entertainment contest returns to Gateshead weekend.
April 19, 2024
Marathon Man reveals 26.2 mile play list for London run
Nathaniel Dye has a mega-long play list to perform as he hits the roads with trainers and trombone for the London marathon this weekend.
April 19, 2024
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