News / 2024
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Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home
April 27, 2024
The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
April 27, 2024
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Wychavon entries already reaching limits
April 27, 2024
If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.
Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday
April 26, 2024
If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...
Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day
April 26, 2024
There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams
Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest
April 25, 2024
Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.
Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels
April 25, 2024
There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.
Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.
April 25, 2024
11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.
BrookWright Music: There's no-one like Jesus (African Trad arr. Andrew Wainwright)
April 25, 2024
A fantastic upbeat concert work that is sure to get feet tapping from Andrew Wainwright
Purcell appointment for Cavanagh
April 25, 2024
Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.
Bigger and better Bandamonium promised in Devon
April 25, 2024
15 bands have already signed up to perform at this year's Bandamonium event around the picturesque villages of West Devon.
Troms to head to Durham
April 25, 2024
The British Trombone Society will host its annual Trombone Day NorthEast in Durham next month
Tameside Whit Friday announces contest details
April 25, 2024
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.
Welsh League contest rescheduled to November
April 25, 2024
There is a new date for the SEWBBA Tonyrefail contest.
Conductors to face major semi final works
April 25, 2024
Compositions by Eric Ball and Liz Lane will face the conductors in the semi final of the Brass Band Conductors Competition this year.
Brillo Brass returns for repeat performance — 51 after its last.
April 25, 2024
A wonderful reunion of players will be marked by the performance of Brillo Brass at the forthcoming
Chester Music Festival.
Newiss casts off from City of Hull
April 25, 2024
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
Death of Tony Small BEM
April 25, 2024
The death has been announced of one of the Welsh banding movement's most influential and respected figures.
Price launches website
April 23, 2024
The composer, conductor, adjudicator and performer Andrea Price has just launched her new website.
Eddison takes the lead at Garforth Brass
April 23, 2024
The experienced Gordon Eddison has become the new Musical Director of Garforth Brass in Yorkshire.
Interview with Nathaniel Dye
April 23, 2024
4BR catches up with the inspirational trombone playing marathon man to find out more about his achievement and what he plans next.
BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves
April 22, 2024
With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.
National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast
April 21, 2024
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.
BrookWright Music: Disinformation!
April 21, 2024
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?
Results: 2024 Flemish Open
April 21, 2024
Brass Band Schoonhoven, Young Brassband Willebroek, De Bazuin Oenkerk B and Brassband Sklepucini claim the honours in Mechelen.
