News / 2014
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Wise move to increase contest support
August 29, 2014
The new Milton Keynes Open will be asking for a bit of relaxed support to ensure its success...
Warm welcome for Austrian Youth in Scotland
August 29, 2014
The Scots even managed to get the sun to shine as the talented players of the Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria enjoy their visit to Whitburn.
National Finals information required!
August 28, 2014
If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from you.
Open bands reminded of registry requirements
August 27, 2014
Bands at Symphony Hall are reminded that they have to complete their on-line player registration requirements.
New MD at Audley
August 27, 2014
Rehearsals should be a bit longer than half an hour as Tom Hancock is announced as the new MD of Audley Brass.
Wychavon date change leads to huge entry boost
August 27, 2014
The Wychavon Festival of Brass is just about full to the brim with bands wishing to get their hands on the prizes thanks to a change of date.
Fairlop take Barca head on
August 27, 2014
Fairlop Brass has just returned from a fantastic mini tour to the great Catalan city of Barcelona...
Austrian Youth making their mark on UK Tour
August 27, 2014
The Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria has already made a great musical mark on their UK Tour — with more to come alongside Steven Mead and friends...
Geneva set to help GUS Open challenge
August 27, 2014
A brand new set of Geneva Symphony cornets will certainly help Virtuosi GUS in their bid to the British Open...
Wingates record War time actions
August 27, 2014
The musical part played by the Wingates Band during the First World War has been commemorated in print — as well as on shellac.
Bunbury set to unveil composition winner
August 27, 2014
The Bunbury City Band will be announcing the winner of its worldwide composition competition this weekend.
Bands line up for Exmouth Festival
August 27, 2014
There will be a very solid line up of competitive contest and concert bands on show in Exmouth next month.
Report & Results: 2014 Land O Burns Entertainment
August 26, 2014
Whitburn return to winning ways as they reclaim the domestic entertainment bragging rights in Troon.
Star subs give Grimethorpe Open boost
August 26, 2014
Two star signings will come off the Grimethorpe bench to give Yorkshire challengers an Open boost in Birmingham
New Heart to start beating in midlands
August 26, 2014
There is to be a revival of a former Midlands Championship Section title winner as the contest blood will soon start to beat at Heart of England once more
Death of Richard Ferris
August 26, 2014
The death has been reported of one of great characters of Leicestershire banding.
Take time to pick at John Packer
August 26, 2014
If you are looking for the right tuba for you, then you need to look at the great deals and tubas at John Packer Ltd.
World Rankings: August update
August 25, 2014
Latest rankings update before contesting returns in a fortnight’s time with the British Open in Birmingham. Can top Welsh band Tredegar repeat last year's successful mission.
So near but yet so far for Alder Valley
August 23, 2014
Alder Valley Brass left astounded at Kapitol Promotions Appeals Panel decision to send them to Torquay for future Area qualifiers.
Tredegar to extend Open Rain in Birmingham
August 23, 2014
The eve of British Open concert by reigning champion Tredegar will feature the sound of musical rain...
No Granite cracks for Cheltenham
August 23, 2014
There will be no cracks left unfilled in the player ranks for the Scottish First Section champion as they get ready for Cheltenham.
Grimethorpe set for Open preview
August 23, 2014
If you want to find out how Grimethorpe Colliery Band is getting on with their Open preparations — now's your chance...
Tuba team tops thirty at Shirley
August 23, 2014
A remarkable quartet of tuba players have just notched up 30 years of foundation work at the Shirley Band.
