News / 2015
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Rising star rides Helter Skelter to success
October 09, 2015
14 year old Morgan Gallimore certainly made a worldwide impression last weekend after winning the top section 'Best Soloist' award at the Bolsover Festival of Brass.
Shepherd help for Gurkha charity response
October 09, 2015
The Shepherd Group Band has helped raise £500 for the invaluable work of the Gurkhas in earthquake torn Nepal.
Blendworth create Church link in France
October 09, 2015
The Blendworth Band from Hampshire will be making a musical connection with new friends above and beyond in France...
Abertillery end 30 year wait for success
October 09, 2015
Victory at the recent Welsh League contest in Burry Port has ended a 30 wait for success for Abertillery & District Band.
Adults only a hit at Elland
October 09, 2015
There has been a great response to Elland Silver 'Adults Only' initiative...
Grimethorpe gain media spotlight as they head to London
October 09, 2015
British Open champion gets the full BBC spotlight treatment ahead of its Albert Hall appearance this weekend.
Whit Friday Fairey tale to be told
October 08, 2015
How Fairey's won the Saddleworth Whit Friday crown earlier this year is set for the BBC airwaves on Monday evening.
The wait is almost over...
October 08, 2015
We are getting ever closer to the launch of a very special cornet at the Royal Albert Hall.
UniBrass challenge starter for 17
October 08, 2015
The intrepid UniBrass students will be on their travels later this month — popping in to visit academic friends at 17 universities to produce some live broadcast music making...
Band Supplies to sponsor Scottish Challenge contest
October 08, 2015
Band Supplies will be showing their support for grass roots banding north of the border by sponsoring the forthcoming Scottish Challenge contest in Perth.
Childs to return to orchestral concerto stage
October 08, 2015
Euphonium star David Childs will be making a return to the orchestral concert platform later this month — and brass band fans can hear him in action at a very special price...
Williams workshop set for Avonbank
October 08, 2015
Glyn and Helen Williams will be providing a workshop afternoon at Avonbank (Evesham) Band) — so why not get along and enjoy it..
Open door policy a hit in Germany
October 08, 2015
An historic open door Church event in the heart of Germany sees a brass band gain a legion of followers...
4BR National Final Competition
October 07, 2015
Thanks to our friends at Geneva Instruments we have a fantastic Symphony cornet up for grabs if you can pick the National winner at the Royal Albert Hall.
Grimethorpe announces link up with two sops
October 07, 2015
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is to link up with two exceptional soprano performers.
Farr to premiere new works in Regent Hall recital
October 07, 2015
Tenor horn virtuoso Owen Farr has told 4BR that he will be mixing the new with the traditional in his Regent Hall recital this Friday.
Patterson leaves Hitchin baton behind
October 07, 2015
Craig Patterson has left Hitchin Band after seven successful years at the helm and with a National title win to his name.
No rules broken on Spiriti runouts
October 07, 2015
There have been no rules broken with Albert Hall contenders giving public performances on 'Spiriti' before the big day...
Carlton Main announce sponsorship boost
October 07, 2015
Yorkshire Area champion announces important sponsorship boost ahead of National Finals.
Salford University welcomes Thornton and Fieldhouse
October 07, 2015
David Thornton and Jim Fieldhouse bring their skill sets to the Salford University staff line-up.
Goodbyes and welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield
October 07, 2015
There have been some sad goodbyes as well as warm welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.
Foden's extend perc closing date
October 07, 2015
Foden's has extended the closing date for percussion entries to its annual Solo & Ensemble contest
Wormald set for Andover return
October 07, 2015
Chris Wormald will make a long awaited return to work with the Test Valley Band organisation later this month.
Bionic Scot set for 500 kilometre target
October 07, 2015
Former SBBA Development Officer Alan Edmond has got on his bike for a great charity cause in Australia.
