News / 2013
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Brass Bands on Music Matters today
October 19, 2013
Some tasty mid day brass band listening on Radio 3 today with a feature on brass banding on Music Matters.
Army fireworks set to attract new brass band recruits
October 18, 2013
A musical taster of just what playing in the British Army Brass Bands is all about
Those winning Memories....
October 18, 2013
BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band has Cory's winning performance from the National Championships available online.
World Rankings: October update
October 17, 2013
Further Welsh contest successes secure top rankings spots.
4BR Quiz: Sponsored by Ev-entz
October 17, 2013
It's about getting a surprising surname connection if you want to get your hands on Black Dyke's latest CD.
4BR's Albert Hall facts and oddities
October 17, 2013
Do you know who was the highest placed resident English conductor who directed an English band at the Albert HalL last weekend? To find out a few more odd facts from London read on...
Summer School success in Swansea
October 17, 2013
The International Brass Band Summer School is already taking bookings for 2014 following its outstanding 2103 course in Swansea.
Thompson ends Main top flight involvement
October 17, 2013
Carlton Main Frickley say goodbye to a stalwart horn player who leaves Yorkshire champion on a high.
National Youth auditions
October 17, 2013
There are some important dates to remember if you want to become a member of the National Youth or National Childrens Bands of Great Britain.
Demands lead to more talent under the Cosh
October 16, 2013
Highly respected teacher and trumpet player Paul Cosh has revealed that his services are in more and more demand because of top flight pressures on brass performers.
Scots head north to add to membership
October 16, 2013
The most northerly brass band in the UK has just became part of the Scottish Brass Band Association family.
BBC Radio 2 launches the Young Brass Award 2014
October 16, 2013
An exciting new approach to picking the very best young brass playing talent has been announced by Radio 2.
Senghenydd disaster commemorated
October 16, 2013
Mining communities and brass bands have paid their respects to those lost in the Senghenydd Colliery Disaster 100 years ago.
New direction at Wychavon
October 16, 2013
The popular Brass Festival has taken a new administrative direction following the retirement of outstanding stalwart Clive Allen.
US Open announces adjudication panel
October 16, 2013
Two experienced judges will sit in deliberation at the forthcoming US Open — with a bit of introductory help from Frank Renton
Nationwide focus for Euro Scots
October 16, 2013
The 2014 European Brass Band Championships will see something happening in all parts of the country.
Pankhurst commission set for Fame
October 16, 2013
A major new work from British Composer award winner Lucy Pankhurst will provide the centrepiece to Wingates 140th celebration CD release.
Connotations leads Bugle call
October 16, 2013
Edward Gregson's seminal 1977 test piece leads the musical challenges at the famous Bugle contest in 2014.
Royal Buckley on the internet map
October 16, 2013
Royal Buckley Town Band is finally up on the internet with their brand new site.
Busy Pemberton sign up new talent
October 16, 2013
Pemberton Old Wigan DW has been signing more new players than their sponsor's football team.
Young soloist shines in first stand up gig
October 16, 2013
14 year old Laura Belt was the solo star as Great Yarmouth raised funds for youth development.
Report & Results: 2013 National Championships of Great Britain
October 12, 2013
Magnificent Cory claim sixth National title as distant memories are recalled at Albert Hall.
4BR National Finals Quiz
October 11, 2013
All you have to do is pick a winner and a batch of the latest brass band CDs could be yours.
Advert: Prestige Promotions
October 11, 2013
Two of the world's finest brass bands can be heard in special cathedral concerts thanks to Prestige Promotions.
