News / 2009
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James MacMillan to write for Black Dyke
January 29, 2009
New music commissioning policy sees Dyke team up with trio of top composers over next five years.
Fodens set for Six Nations debut?
January 29, 2009
There will be a tenuous link to the banding world at the Six Nations this year if a certain player with a certain famous banding name makes his debut.
Flaten in Obama's new city
January 29, 2009
Norwegian euphonium star set to perform in Washington DC.
Results: French National Championships
January 29, 2009
Frank Renton leads Brass Band Nord-Pas-de-Calais to victory in Paris.
Hammonds excited by Bradford return
January 29, 2009
Hammonds Saltaire look forward to Bradford return — with the help of a bit of 'Quality Plus'.
First for Kirkintilloch
January 29, 2009
Kirkintilloch is putting the final touches to its preperations for the Celtic Connections Music Festival.
Durham Festival shortlisted
January 29, 2009
The Durham International Brass Festival has been short listed for the Journal Culture Awards.
Death of Briton Ferry stalwart
January 29, 2009
The death has been announced of Keith Evans — a valued player and stalwart of the Welsh banding scene.
Gourlay's new Kingdom
January 29, 2009
James Gourlay will lead Kingdom Brass at the Scottish Regional Championships in March.
Reg Vardy promote youth stars
January 29, 2009
Two stars of the future set to be showcased by North of England champions.
Award for Pontins stalwart
January 29, 2009
One award winner at the Butlins Mineworkers Championships a couple of weeks ago was Pontins — and their brass band man Dario Touhladjiev.
Youth Brass workshop
January 29, 2009
Butlins Champions Youth Brass 2000 recently held a fantastic workshop with the help of star players from Fodens and Desford bands.
David King — Brighouse's $6 million dollar man
January 27, 2009
Professor David King has spoken exclusively to 4BR about his decision to return to top level banding with Brighouse & Rastrick.
Walkley is new sop at Fairey
January 26, 2009
After his departure from Leyland, Nick Walkley takes the soprano seat at rivals Faireys.
Grimethorpe hit the red tops
January 26, 2009
The ongoing Grimethorpe saga has now reached the red top newspapers...
2009 North West Regional Championship
January 26, 2009
Details released of the runners, riders, judges and timings for the big day out at the Winter Gardens on the 1st March.
Hammonds return
January 26, 2009
4BR has been informed that one of the most iconic names in Yorkshire banding is set to return at Bradford.
Fodens prepare for premieres
January 26, 2009
British Open champion is busy putting the final touches to two world premieres for their RNCM Festival of Brass appeaance.
New players at City of Bristol
January 26, 2009
City of Bristol Band welcome a new player duo to the band.
BFFBB announce Progressive Awards
January 26, 2009
The BFBB has launced its latest initiative — Progressive Awards for bands with up to £250 to be claimed.
Talisman errata
January 26, 2009
There is now a published list of errata for the 'The Talisman' — just in case you were wondering why it was sounding a bit odd in rehearsal?
Cutt Flowers for Grand Shield
January 26, 2009
Flowers announce that Garry Cutt and Dr Roy Newsome will be heading their assaults on the Grand Shield and Areas this year.
