News / 2015
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Old Silkstone become Bobby Dazzlers
December 17, 2015
A return to the swing time era of the 1940s provides Old Silkstone with the chance to dazzle.
Foden's announce French connection
December 17, 2015
French tenor horn star Anthony Galinier will be recording his new CD with Foden's in 2016 as he seeks new artistic projects.
The Force is not with you...
December 16, 2015
A cautionary tale of using the dark side of Parcelforce may save you hassle and expense...
Verwood victorious, happy and glorious!
December 16, 2015
The Verwood Concert Brass organisation will be enjoying the festive season after a memorable year was rounded off with a brace of victories.
Boyle delight despite tiresome Muckle Flugga abuse
December 15, 2015
Composer Rory Boyle has talked to 4BR about his delight at winning a prestigious BASCA Award for 'Muckle Flugga' — although he dryly admits he might have to take out abuse insurance for future brass band works...
Van Looy to feature with Welsh Youth
December 15, 2015
Glenn Van Looy will be the featured soloist with the 2016 National Youth Brass Band of Wales.
Get your event listed FREE for 2016
December 15, 2015
It's not too early to send us your information for the 2016 contest season on 4BR
Centre Stage offers uniform and banner help
December 15, 2015
Centre Stage Uniforms has offered to help bands who have lost deposits through Image is Everything Ltd going into insolvency proceedings.
Porthouse reflects on Dark Arteries success
December 15, 2015
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse has spoken of his delight at the double 'CD of the Year' success of the ballet inspired 'Dark Arteries'.
New Harper work set for Christmas premiere
December 15, 2015
An emotive new work from the pen of Philip Harper is to be premiered by euphonium player Micah Parsons and City of Coventry Band this weekend.
Winter Special Offer from Sterling
December 15, 2015
There are some amazing special offers to be had throughout the festive season from Sterling Musical Instruments — and all with that added personal touch from Glyn Williams...
Pennine Music launches on-line shop
December 15, 2015
A new shopping experience at Pennine Music — headed by a superb selection of Wallace Mutes.
NATO Fusion music making for King's Division
December 15, 2015
The Band of the King's Division has been keeping themselves action fit — with a recent NATO Exercise in the Baltics.
Image is Everything Ltd in insolvency process
December 15, 2015
The uniform maker and retailer Image is Everything Ltd has been placed into the process of Corporate Insolvency.
Report & Results: 2015 Wessex Winter Contest
December 15, 2015
Verwood round off a fine contesting year with a cracking double in Bournemouth.
Optimum tablets gain optimum feedback
December 13, 2015
Optimum performance anxiety nutritional supplement gains worldwide positive feedback from players at all levels...
Interview with David Thornton
December 13, 2015
Euphonium star David Thornton talks to 4BR about his delight at his Parallel Realities CD double win.
Cory announce Austin departure
December 12, 2015
The Cory Band had announced that their highly respected Band Manager and Chairman Austin Davies will step down from his roles at the end of the year.
Waespi to write World Championship test
December 12, 2015
Swiss composer Oliver Waespi will be writing the set-work for the 2017 World Music Contest in Kerkrade.
World of Sound celebrate recording double
December 12, 2015
Brass Band recording specialists celebrate Christmas with news of a recording double triumph.
Brass Band World Magazine goes digital
December 12, 2015
The December edition of Brass Band World is out — and from January 2016 so is the new digital version!
Swiss trio ready for new tour
December 12, 2015
'The Three Cornets' of Patrick Vergeres, Stephane Rudaz and Jeremy Coquoz will be starting their next domestic tour over the Christmas season.
2016 Radio 2 Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced
December 12, 2015
The line up of talented young players hoping to make it through to the final of the 2016 Radio 2 Young Brass Award have been announced.
EBBA announce 2016 youth test pieces
December 12, 2015
The set works by Edward Gregson and Philip Harper that will test the bands at the 2016 European Youth Championship have been announced.
Bolton boost beleaguered footy fans
December 12, 2015
The Bolton (Hoover) Band has been putting a Christmas smile on the faces of the local football fans...
