News / 2021
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Death of Ronnie Kennedy
October 18, 2021
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.
Ratby savour congratulations
October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.
Report & Results: 2021 NIBA Championships
October 18, 2021
1st Old Boys return to the top of the winner's rostrum as section titles head to CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass in Armagh.
Have your say on Brass Bands Wales
October 17, 2021
The general Quarterly Meeting of Brass Bands Wales will be held on a Zoom platform later this month — and you can have your say.
Foden's to mark Littlemore banding contribution
October 17, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands will be marked in a special concert in Sandbach later today.
City of Bradford add youth and experience
October 17, 2021
The Yorkshire band has busy busy signing up playing talent as they look ahead to a busy few months.
Rainford add to the ranks
October 17, 2021
New signings bolster the ranks of Rainford Band as they look ahead to the Scottish Open in Perth next month.
The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years
October 15, 2021
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.
Carlton Main Frickley thank incredible Abbotts
October 15, 2021
Yorkshire band takes opportunity to provide an emotional thank-you to their inspirational principal cornet after she calls a halt to her role after 19 years.
Kapitol issues details of Covid-19 follow-up
October 15, 2021
Bands who took part in Cheltenham and London will be contacted by Kapitol as part of their post-Covid-19 review process.
NIBA Championships to be broadcast
October 14, 2021
The brass band competitions from the the contest in Armagh will be broadcast for the banding world to enjoy.
Report & Results: 2021 DCBBA Solos, Duets, Quartets & Veterans
October 14, 2021
There was plenty of great music making on show at the recent Durham County BBA event.
City of Bristol ready to aim sky high
October 14, 2021
Performances for television, radio and contesting sees City of Bristol Band return to music making with a sky high outlook.
Want to write for brass bands?
October 13, 2021
4BR talks to composer and conductor Andy Duncan about his iWrite composing modules which aim to enable brass band lovers to start composing for the brass band medium — from hymn tunes to test-pieces...
The Musician's Optician eyes National title
October 13, 2021
Allegro Optical — 'The Musician's Optician', is celebrating having reached the finals of the prestigious Optician Awards for the fourth year running.
World Rankings — October update
October 13, 2021
The Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings have finally returned after a break of over 18 months due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
King CD gains critical acclaim
October 12, 2021
Prof David King's new solo recital CD release has been gaining both popular and critical plaudits.
New midfield signings at Eccles
October 12, 2021
The euph and horn sections at Eccles Borough Band get a boost with the signings of Rhys Edwards and Sammy Latus.
New sop and flugel signings at Wingates
October 12, 2021
Rob Richardson and Liv Appleton sign for the north west band.
Remembering Bram Gregson & Friends
October 11, 2021
Edward Gregson talks about the life and musical legacy of his elder brother which he has curated on a new double CD release.
The sound of silence...
October 10, 2021
A new work by composer Stephen Roberts will form the centerpiece of a concert given by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Shirley Bands later this month.
Whitburn invest in new horn lead
October 10, 2021
18 year old Andrew McMillan becomes the new solo horn at Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.
Webster to lead Cornish player development
October 10, 2021
Roger Webster will be leading the next Brass Bands England Player Development workshop in Cornwall — so make sure you sign up.
Blast off for next generation at Irvine & Dreghorn
October 10, 2021
The future of brass and percussion playing at the Irvine & Dreghorn Band in Scotland looks to be rosy.
New MD at Enderby
October 10, 2021
Steve Phillips has been appointed as the new Musical Director at Enderby Band
