News / 2015
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4BR Quiz: Which cup?
August 19, 2015
All you have to do is tell us the identity of this famous brass band trophy — taken at a very peculiar angle by the 4BR Editor...
Webster returns to Grimethorpe on principal cornet
August 19, 2015
Prof Roger Webster has returned to Grimethorpe Colliery Band on principal cornet as Dr Robert Childs aims to claim British Open title after Australian tour success.
Carlton Main help birthday treat for charities
August 18, 2015
The Yorkshire Area Champion has helped a wonderful display of birthday generosity to help give a 12 year old girl the drugs she needs.
Foden's stars lead Armagh Summer school
August 18, 2015
Star tutors from Foden's Band lead the musical way once again in Armagh.
Stour lead VJ Day commemoration celebrations
August 18, 2015
A fantastic concert full of musical classics gives everyone a reminder of war time victory over Japan.
New appeal for Cornish Youth
August 18, 2015
A new intake is required for the 2015/16 Cornwall Youth Band courses led by Michael Fowles and Tom Davoren.
Evans set for Welsh lead
August 18, 2015
Richard Evans will lead Welsh entertainment double champion Burry Port as they look to conquer English rivals at Wychavon.
Clifton & Lightcliffe enjoy their Italian job
August 18, 2015
Clifton & Lightcliffe bring a musical taste of Yorkshire to the shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy.
National Finals information required!
August 17, 2015
If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from you.
Leicester Open opens doors for entry
August 16, 2015
The Leicestershire Brass Band Association has announced details of its forthcoming 'Open Contest' — including the closing date to get your entry in.
Grimethorpe Tour: Day 9 — First but not last in Tasmania
August 16, 2015
Grimethorpe become the first UK band to perform in Tasmania — and vow to return!
Bolsover bands given reminder
August 15, 2015
A reminder has been issued to bands wishing to take part in the worldwide internet broadcast Bolsover Festival
Grimethorpe Tour: Day 8 — Prison!
August 15, 2015
After a brilliant sell out concert in Melbourne, a number of Grimethorpe players find themselves temporarily behind bars...
4BR Quiz: National identity
August 15, 2015
All you have to do is tell us where this famous Nationals venue is to win a trio of great brass band CDs.
Birmingham Conservatoire tops student survey
August 15, 2015
Birmingham Conservatoire's BMus (Hons) Composition, Performance and Jazz courses come out on top in the non-independent category of the National Student Survey.
Horn and baritone deals at Duchy Brass
August 15, 2015
If you are looking for a fantastic deal on a superb second hand Neo baritone or Prestige or Geneva tenor horn then Duchy Brass has just the right instrument for you...
Bands urged to get fully covered up
August 15, 2015
Don't let disaster strike to find out that you may not be properly covered by your outdated insurance policy.
Jager's set to bomb Edinburgh Fringe
August 15, 2015
The amazing Jager Maestro Oompah Band is set to become one of the star attractions of the Edinburgh Festival fringe this year...
Yorkshire's Niagara preview
August 15, 2015
If you want to hear a trio of Cheltenham test pieces before the big day then get yourself off to the splendidly named Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre..
Camborne enjoy Lorient musical expressions
August 15, 2015
Camborne make the most of a wonderful ambassadorial trip to France to give the French a musical taste of Cornwall.
Grimethorpe Tour: Day 7 — Rest, relaxation and a ripper of a show in Melbourne
August 15, 2015
The Grimethorpe players have enjoyed a bit of well earned R&R before giving Melbourne a ripper of a performance...
Withington renews French connection with Dobson
August 14, 2015
Allan Withington and Simon Dobson have been letting the ideas and the wine flow as they set their plans out for what for what they hope will be a fourth Siddis victory in a row with Stavanger.
Watership ready for Euro test
August 14, 2015
Watership Brass is getting ready for their latest overseas tour to Europe.
Extra perc added for Open
August 14, 2015
There will be an added bit of percussion on hand for bands at the British Open next month.
