News / 2021
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The real Phantom Menace?
April 17, 2021
4BR talks to professional percussionist Matthew Dickinson after it was announced that the return of Phantom of the Opera to the West End will be accompanied by a vastly reduced line-up of musicians in its renowned pit orchestra.
The Wizard of Oz casts a spell on Wobplay
April 17, 2021
There is the chance to relive the amazing talents of James Morrison and guests with Black Dyke Band on the wobplay platform.
No six appeal for Making Music
April 17, 2021
The leading leisure time music making organisation has expressed disappointment at the Roadmap progress made by the Government to help get groups back to playing in England.
Ev-entz back in action
April 17, 2021
The percussion, stage hire and brass specialists return to regular opening hours.
BBLNI finalists get ready to take their bow
April 17, 2021
The finalists in the Brass Band League of Northern Ireland Solo Competition will be showcasing their talents over the next two weekends.
Riverside Youth enjoy competitive drive
April 17, 2021
There were 27 fantastic performances for Les Neish to ponder and enjoy as the talented youngsters of Riverside Youth Band in Scotland showcased their on-line playing skills.
New appointment at MIA
April 16, 2021
Tom Bacon has been appointed as the Chair of the Music Industries Association's Young Professionals Network.
4BR Friday Interview with Paul Fisher
April 16, 2021
4BR talks to Paul Fisher about Baggy Trousers, Baby Shark, fun and inspiration in getting youngsters playing brass instruments via the Brass Bands England Fun Foundation Day initiative.
Sterling adds Belgian star to artist stable
April 16, 2021
Festival Brass euphonium star Gilles Demeurisse has joined the Sterling Instruments stable of 'Performance Artists'.
Digital key to unlock Withington secrets
April 16, 2021
You can enjoy an intense weekend of musical inspiration from Allan Withington online this year
4BR Thursday interview with Ralph Riddiough
April 15, 2021
With all the main political parties in Scotland now saying they will provide free musical tuition to pupils in schools, we speak to the man who who spearheaded a campaign to force them to change their minds.
Death of Tredegar stalwart
April 14, 2021
The death has been announced of William 'Bill' Stokes — a stalwart committee member and supporter of Tredegar Band.
Brighouse recovery boost gains media coverage
April 14, 2021
Brighouse & Rastrick's return to musical action has been boosted by the Culture Recovery Fund and some media spotlight treatment from the local press.
SBBA to take pioneering steps to support positive mental health
April 14, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association will link up with mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin to provide long term support and understanding into mental health well being.
4BR Wednesday interview with Ulf Rosenberg
April 14, 2021
4BR catches up with the European Brass Band Association President, Ulf Rosenberg to find out more about recent announcements and challenges that lie ahead.
Nigel will be mainly talking technical in Wales...
April 14, 2021
The highly respected conductor and educator Nigel Seaman will be leading a free seminar for Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales on the thorny subject of tuning and intonation...
Back to work...
April 14, 2021
Bandsmen and women can now look forward to getting their instruments repaired and restored at the renowned McQueen's Instrument Repairers after it re-opened following the Covid-19 shutdown.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Alex Davies-Jones MP
April 13, 2021
4BR talks to the Labour MP who is holding the Government to account over its lack of progress over visa-free cultural work and travel permits to Europe for musicians.
EBBA confirms future contest hosts
April 13, 2021
The European Championships are scheduled for Malmo, Palanga and Stavanger after it returns after a two year break in Birmingham in 2022.
Contest Music leads set-work tests at World Music Contest
April 13, 2021
Wilfred Heaton's iconic work will test the elite level bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
Those boots were made for working...
April 13, 2021
Bands can get 'governance fit' in time for their playing return with a day of boot camp training led by Brass Bands England (although minus Nancy Sinatra)
Greenfield to host local Whit Friday Autumn return
April 12, 2021
The Greenfield Whit Friday Contest Committee has announced plans to host a special competition in September for local bands.
UniBrass searching for new trustees
April 12, 2021
Have you got the drive, enthusiasm and passion to bring something to the UniBrass Foundation as a trustee. If so, they want to hear from you...
Scout plays lament to Duke
April 12, 2021
An image of 14 year old Andrew Naylor has been published in the national media paying a musical tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
4BR Monday Interview with Matt Ford
April 12, 2021
4BR catches up with the fantastic Big Band singer as he prepares to return to concert performances — starting with a gig at the iconic Ronnie Scott's night club this weekend.
