News / 2021
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Marzella insights
July 23, 2021
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is the latest top musician to be featured on the new Yamaha Artist Insights podcast.
Get a taste of all things Ghana
July 23, 2021
There is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Ghana this weekend in London.
Wantage up the pace on fund raising
July 23, 2021
Running, cycling and head shaving add to the fund raising activities of Wantage as they look to add extra space to their home.
One spot left for Doc Martin contest
July 23, 2021
There is a chance for a band to fill a gap at the lucrative Dr Martin's Wainstone's Cup competition in September.
2022 National Youth Champs set for Corby
July 23, 2021
The National Youth Championships of Great Britain will be held at Corby Business Academy in Northamptonshire in March next year.
Brass for Africa to help tap creative energy in Uganda
July 23, 2021
An Anglo/German partnership between Brass for Africa and Music Connects aims to help refugees reach out with their creative talents.
Even more after 4 please...
July 22, 2021
There will be even more brass music making to be enjoyed by children in Bradford in September.
Media boost for Proms in the Playground
July 21, 2021
Brass Bands England's school initiative gains a great boost of media coverage.
Venues fear Covid closing at short notice
July 21, 2021
Venues across the country are reported to fearful of "closing down by stealth" as "hard to predict Covid" implications are crippling their ability to hold events and productions.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne
July 20, 2021
4BR talks to Belgian cornet star making a name for himself as an inspirational conductor in New Zealand after leading North Shore Brass to an impressive podium finish at the recent National Championships.
Black Dyke tour ends with warm confidence
July 20, 2021
The Queensbury band's nationwide Bandstand Tour was warmly received on its last leg with Boscombe Salvation Army Band.
Brass in Concert draws made
July 20, 2021
The competition draws for Brass in Concert Festival later this year have been made.
Bands back at the pit head
July 20, 2021
Hammonds, Hade Edge and Lofthouse 2000 will provide the musical accompaniment for visitors at the National Mining Museum in Wakefield this weekend.
BBE issues Covid-19 guidance from July 19th
July 17, 2021
Brass Bands England issues its Covid-19 guidance for English bands that takes effect from Monday 19th July.
Report & Results: 2021 New Zealand National Championships
July 17, 2021
Wellington triumphs to retain National title as Grade honours go to Brass Whanganui, Woolston Concert Brass, Matamata Brass and Buzzing Brass Wellington Youth in Christchurch.
Besson Fridays at Home — Philip Harper and Cory special edition
July 16, 2021
The last in the present series tonight sees a special broadcast from the home of Cory Band with their MD Philip Harper to find out just how he makes the world's number 1 band tick.
4BR Friday Interview with Ralph Riddiough
July 16, 2021
We speak to one of the main figures behind the campaign to get free music tuition services provided in Scottish Schools — and his hopes now that the Scottish Government has announced £7 million of investment in the next school year.
Closing date for BrookWright Composer Competition looms
July 16, 2021
There is still time to get you ensemble entry ion for the innovative competition — with rewards for the prize winners.
Report & Results: 2021 New Zealand Champion of Champions
July 15, 2021
Anthony Smith of Woolston Brass claims the Blue Riband solo award after two busy days of high quality competition in Christchurch.
4BR Thursday Interview with Fendall Hill
July 15, 2021
We catch up with the recently crowned five time New Zealand Open Soprano title winner and composer of the B Grade test-piece 'Temperamental' to be used at the New Zealand National Championships this weekend.
MPs call for complete reset of streaming royalty payments
July 15, 2021
A new report recommends a 50/50 spilt in royalty payments from streaming services as artists lose out on fair share of earnings.
Cowley returns to back benches
July 15, 2021
94 year old Francis Cowley has decided to hang up his baton and return to the cornet playing back benches
Free music tuition gets £7m boost in Scotland
July 14, 2021
Scottish councils will be given an extra £7m to fund free music tuition for pupils in the new school term.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Allan Withington
July 14, 2021
We catch up with Allan Withington to find out more about his inventive search for the perfect 'Il Maestro'...
2021 Brass Band Summer School cancelled
July 14, 2021
The popular course held at Harrogate has been cancelled due to caution over ongoing Covid-19 concerns.
