News / 2014
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Global impact felt from Oz
July 17, 2014
The National Australia Brass Festival gains acclaim for its global AMP educational work.
Griffiths joins Besson stable
July 17, 2014
Besson announce signing of Tredegar principal cornet player Dewi Griffiths.
The FT index recognises banding innovation
July 16, 2014
An on-line article in the Financial Times has shone a positive light on the innovative partnerships between well known artists and brass bands.
Plaque to the future for Wingates
July 16, 2014
Wingates Band birthplace is commemorated for future generations to glance up on and admire in their home town of Westhoughton.
EYMS boost ranks as they set sights on Albert Hall
July 16, 2014
North of England qualifiers East Yorkshire Motor Services have added strength to their ranks ahead of Albert Hall return.
Ireland just about complete for Cheltenham
July 16, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield are just about full as they prepare for their National Finals appearance in Cheltenham.
Death of Jim Cant
July 16, 2014
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular conductor and trombonist Jim Cant.
Duncan departs SBBA Development role
July 15, 2014
Andrew Duncan departure leaves question marks over the Scottish Brass Band Association's funding of future youth development.
Family fortunes give Wardle prize boosts
July 15, 2014
A musical family link giives Wardle Academy a great boost in fortunes at the recent Music for Youth Festival in Birmingham.
Sonic euph takes lead in Aussie film
July 15, 2014
The sonic euphonium playing of Thom Kellar will provide the musical background to a new Aussie film featuring Hollywood star Guy Pearce.
Mossley changes aimed at Cheltenham
July 15, 2014
North West Area champion looks forward to Cheltenham with new changes in personnel.
Open parts and score ready for bands
July 15, 2014
The new set of parts and score for 'Vita Aeterna Variations' will be ready for first class posting to bands in the next 24 hours.
Aces high for BBE
July 15, 2014
There was a welcome mood of celebration as BBE gets down to constructive discussions at the All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Bands.
Thoresby changes ahead of second half assault
July 15, 2014
Thoresby Colliery Band has made changes to its personnel ahead of the second half of a busy 2014 contesting season.
Huge Viking invasion of Perth
July 15, 2014
The huge musical presence of Eirik Gjerdevik will be seen and heard to brilliant effect on this year's National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.
Bradford add quartet to Cheltenham mix
July 13, 2014
Yorkshire First Section champion City of Bradford has added a mix of youth and experience to their Cheltenham preparations.
Collins inspired by iron will
July 13, 2014
Composer Dave Collins has been inspired by the history of Ironbridge for his latest composition.
Smithills fly off for American Tour
July 13, 2014
The young players of Smithills School Senior Band have taken wing to the USA for their fifth American tour.
St Pinnock remembers fortunate village
July 13, 2014
A wonderful story from the Great War has been brought to life with the help of St Pinnock Band.
Death of Bryan Tait
July 13, 2014
The death has been announced of former Ever Ready principal cornet player Bryan Tait.
Report & Results: 2014 New Zealand National Championship
July 12, 2014
Wellington Brass successfully defends the National title on an exciting contesting weekend in Invercargill.
New score and parts for Open test piece
July 12, 2014
British Open organisers to send competitors new parts and score to Vita Aeterna test piece.
Harrogate carry on biking
July 12, 2014
The Harrogate Band to ensure there is a leading British input at the Tour de France — as long as they don't fall off on their musical trip across the channel.
Open champions set for test piece concert preview
July 12, 2014
There will be a chance to hear the reigning champion Tredegar performing Vita Aeterna Variations in an eve of British Open concert in Birmingham.
