Latest News
2019 European Composer finalists announced
January 18
A Belgian and two English writers will have their works performed in the final of the seventh European Composer Competition in Montreux in April.
New youth venture spearheads participation, inspiration and enjoyment
January 18 • An exciting new initiative spearheaded by Sam Harrison of Elland Youth Band aims to bring a different approach to showcasing youth band musical talent.
January Special Offers from Band Supplies
January 18 • There are some fantastic special offers on at Band Supplies at the moment — so why not save some money and get in touch.
Fairey add to their line-up with new signings
January 18 • Fairey look back and forward with their new signings ahead of their high profile RNCM Brass Band Festival appearance.
Wantage enjoy healthy experience of new signings
January 18 • The Wantage Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships with a brace of new signings.
Death of Dan Williams
January 18 • The death has been announced of Dan Williams of the Lewis Merthyr Band.
Derwent engaged in artistic warp speed
January 18 • Derwent Brass to take a trip through time to bring a cultural message of future value about a historical landscape.
Radio: World of Brass
January 18 • John Maines returns with plenty of great brass band music for the New Year...
World Rankings — January update
January 17 • Significant moves for the Butlins prizewinners with Desford's victory securing a spot in the top 20.
Vision
David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
January 8 • 4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Interview with Simon Dobson
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..
2018 Swiss National round up
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux
Interview with Arsene Duc
November 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Arsene Duc, the conductor of the 2018 Swiss National Champion, Valaisia Brass Band
Editor's Picks
2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship: As it happened
January 13 • All the action from the 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship — As it happened.
2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship: Preview & Predictions
January 10 • The overture to the 2019 contesting year is provided at Skegness this weekend when 70 bands battle for the Butlins accolades and hefty cash prizes...
Walking in the Air: How to build a magical brass band Snowman
January 9 • Inspiration, hard work and plenty of vision has helped East London Brass bring an iconic Christmas tale to magical brass band life in the heart of their community.
4BR Spotlight interview: 5 minutes or so with Rex Richardson
January 8 • We spend five minutes or so in the company of the great American trumpet star and brass band lover Rex Richardson — with another five minutes or more to come...
Reviews
CD review: 56° North
January 3 • Mike Lovatt. Featuring: Foden's Band. Conductors: Colin Skinner, Paul Fisher, Michael Fowles. Featuring: Philip Cobb, Danny Marsden, Gareth Small, Jeremy Brown, Graham Harvey, Matt Skelton. WOS CD 139
CD review: This Way
January 2 • Tom Hutchinson. Accompanied by Cory Band. Conductor: Philip Harper. DOY CD386
CD review: Celebrate! 50 Years of the Flowers Band
January 1 • Flowers Band. Principal Conductor: David Childs. Soloists: Paul Richards, Grant Jameson, Andrew Smith, Emily Evans and Carlton Sykes. SKU: 100393
Rankings
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 1,947.00 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 1,280.57 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 990.81 |
| 4 | Foden's | 672.90 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 650.04 |
| 6 | Black Dyke | 476.21 |
| 7 | Whitburn | 323.21 |
| 8 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 320.03 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 312.99 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 286.30 |
Renowned instrument repairers McQueens help restore all sorts of things to past glories — from the Premiership Trophy to a 103 year old euphonium.
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What's on
Black Dyke Band - Symphony Hall
Sunday 20 January • Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA
Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Grimsby Auditorium
Sunday 20 January • Grimsby Auditorium . Grimsby Auditorium, . Cromwell Rd, . Grimsby, . North East Lincolnshire . DN31 2BH DN31 2BH
Foden's Band - RNCM Brass Band Festival
Friday 25 January • 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9RD
Regent Hall Concerts - Canon Brass (brass quintet) from the Royal College
Friday 25 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street Opp. RESERVED. London . W1C 2DJ
Black Dyke Band - International Staff Band of Salvation Army - RNCM
Saturday 26 January • Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
Vacancies
Nailsworth Silver band
January 18 • Vacancies have arisen for a front row CORNET and EB BASS to complete our area line up. We rehearse on Mondays in our own bandroom. Friendly well attended rehearsals. It's our centenary year so CD, concert with Tom Hutchinson and trip to France booked.
Chinnor Silver
January 17 • We are looking for CORNETS AND Bb BASS to complete our area line up. we rehearse on wednesdays in our own bandroom which are well attended and have a good atmosphere.. Realistic book of concerts and contests
Drighlington Band
January 17 • We are keen to fill our final remaining vacancies prior to the Yorkshire Regional Contest & are looking to recruit Eb/BBb bass & percussionists. if you fancy a change for the New Year & are looking for a friendly band, then please get in touch.
Professional Cards
David Frame
Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor