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Nicholas Childs

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to winning conductor Prof Nicholas Childs after leading Black Dyke to Legendary glory...


Albert Hall

Interview with the three National adjudicators

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the trio of National adjudicators — Michael Bach, Derek Broadbent and Stephen Roberts on how the title was won and lost...


black dyke national trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Championships of Great Britain

October 11, 2014
Black Dyke create new legends as Prof Nicholas Childs leads the Queensbury band to the 2014 double.


Tape measure

Don't be a victim of brass band identity theft!

October 10, 2014
If you want to ensure you are never mixed up with another band then get in touch with Your Logo Here straight away.


Butlins

Very last call for Butlins

October 10, 2014
If you are in any doubt about Butlins 2015 then you must call Brian Eggleshaw now — otherwise you will miss out.


Brass for Africa

Warwick generosity helps two great causes

October 10, 2014
UniBrass and Brass for Africa are given a boost thanks to the generosity of people enjoying the music at the University of Warwick.


Trevada

Trevada to put its feet up in London

October 10, 2014
Why not come along and say hello to everyone at Trevada — as for once they enjoy a contest day in wonderful comfort...


Band Supplies

Championship winning deals at Band Supplies

October 10, 2014
You can't get better get Championship winning deals this weekend than with Band Supplies — not even at the Albert Hall.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 10, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Draw

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 10, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Wales

Last call for Merthyr rising

October 10, 2014
The last call has gone out for entries for the final leg of the 2014 Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil.


Skipton Brass

Skipton helped to reach their Zenith

October 10, 2014
Great support from a local company aims to help Skipton Brass reach the Zenith of its future potential.


Great Western Youth

Hard graft pays off for Great Western Youth

October 10, 2014
All the hard work has paid off for the talented young players of the Great Western Youth Band...


Old Royston

Not quite a teetotal celebration for Royston

October 10, 2014
Royston Town Band hopes not to quite live up to one of its former identities as it reaches the grand age of 150...


Dave Collins

New theme for Brass Factor

October 10, 2014
The innovative Brass Factor competition will have a new theme tune this year thanks to composer Dave Collins...


Menai Bridge

120 not out for Menai Bridge

October 10, 2014
The oldest brass band on Anglesey is set to enjoy a significant milestone.


Kensington Gore

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 09, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 09, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Bilton Silver Band

It's not hotting up at Bilton...

October 09, 2014
It seems that there will always be cool heads in rehearsal at Bilton from now on...


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 09, 2014
More late night music to enjoy from Frank at the BBC...


Sheona White

White joins Geneva artist team

October 08, 2014
Tenor horn star Sheona White joins the international artist team at Geneva Musical Instruments.


Abergynolwyn

How Green is my Valley….

October 08, 2014
A warm brass band welcome gives former Foden's tuba star Phil Green the perfect start to a new life in Wales...


bLACK dYKE

The age of micro-technology reaches Queensbury...

October 08, 2014
Black Dyke's MD Prof Nicholas Childs leads the way with a touch of GoPro technology conducting....


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe reveal Regent Hall set

October 08, 2014
If you want to hear Grimethorpe in action before the Legend of King Arthur then get to Regent Hall on Friday night for some favourites.


Steven Mead

Mead set for more wine and brass...

October 08, 2014
Euphonium star Steven Mead is set to renew his love of fine wine and music making with his friends at Spanish Brass.




Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13 • 13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13 • The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12 • The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12 • James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 13 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables) needs a TENOR HORN for the regional contest in Stevenage on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Hathersage Band

February 13 • SECOND BARITONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to fill our only vacancy?


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • Linthwaite are a friendly 4th section band looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest in March, following on from that we will have a vacancy for a 2nd cornet. We also have various contests and engagements coming up through the year to keep us busy.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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