News / 2015
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Spiriti of adventure for Roberts in US
February 19, 2015
Conductor Craig Roberts is heading to the USA this weekend to adjudicate, coach and lecture at the Mid Atlantic Brass Band FestivaL.
Vos heads to Kirky K
February 19, 2015
Dutch euphonium star Robbert Vos is set to take an enjoybale trip to link up with Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass for the Scottish Championship.
Black Dyke set to share Leeds spotlight
February 18, 2015
The Black Dyke Festival once again gives bands and players the chance to perform with the Double champions.
10th anniversary celebrations for Bolsover Festival
February 18, 2015
There will be a special 10th anniversary charity concert by the reunited forces of the William Davis Band at the Bolsover Festival this year.
Enderby youth enjoy student outing
February 18, 2015
The young players of Enderby Youth Band had an enjoyable sneak preview of what student life could well be like at the UniBrass Championships.
Box Hill renaissance ready for National challenge
February 18, 2015
The Box Hill City Band is getting ready for the forthcoming Australian National Championships with new additions, arrivals, performances and recordings...
Delegates enjoy being under the Cosh at latest mid winter workshop
February 18, 2015
Over 100 musicians have enjoyed the latest mid winter workshop organised by the South West Brass Band Association and lead by Paul Cosh and friends.
Newtown plans well underway
February 18, 2015
Plans for the popular Newton (Mid Wales) March & Hymn Tune Contest this June are well underway.
Davoren becomes Buizingen associate
February 18, 2015
Tom Davoren has become the new Associate Composer of Brass Band Buizingen in Belgium.
2016 Spring Festival date announced
February 18, 2015
Its the 14th May to book into your Spring Festival diaries for 2016, as organisers mourn death of John McCabe.
Milnrow to open up on Torchbearer
February 18, 2015
North West contender to showcase their Torchbearer progress later this month at open rehearsal.
Gresswell set for Army link
February 16, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simon Gresswell about the new Yamaha Neo Tuba as he prepares to link up up with the Army pros...
Results: 2015 scaba solo & duet competition
February 16, 2015
A great turn out provides plenty of fine music making in Burgess Hill.
Four new signings for Penicuik
February 16, 2015
There will be a new quartet of players taking to the stage with Penicuik Band in Perth next month.
Harper relocates to new pastures
February 16, 2015
After 23 years in the North West, Brian Harper will be looking to pick up a baton at a new area in 2016...
Minear becomes new Chairman of Cornwall Youth Band
February 16, 2015
Brian Minear becomes the new Chairman of the Cornwall Youth Band — 56 years after making his debut with the band as a player.
Death of composer John McCabe
February 16, 2015
The death has been announced of one of the most significant composers for the brass band medium, following a long battle against cancer.
Results & Report: 2015 UniBrass Championship
February 15, 2015
The 2015 musical version of University Challenge is won is splendid fashion by the University of Manchester Brass Band.
2015 UniBrass Championship — live!
February 14, 2015
You can watch the action from the UniBrass Championship live from the Warwick University Arts Centre today.
No arts decimation promised in Wales
February 14, 2015
Brass banding could be in line to benefit from a Government commitment to make Wales the number 1 most active and creative nation in Europe.
Exciting attractions for Bolsover Summer School
February 13, 2015
A new work from Philip Wilby, a guest appearance from David Read, great repertoire and brilliant tutors are promised on the Bolsover Summer School this year...
Pippen returns to civilian life
February 13, 2015
After eight years in uniform, trombone star Jonathan Pippen decides to return to musical civvy street...
EBBA announces composer finalists
February 13, 2015
The three composers and their works that will battle it out for the European Composers Competition prize in Freiburg have been announced.
Adjudicator change in London
February 13, 2015
There is a change to the adjudication line-up for the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship in Stevenage.
National Champion adds to ranks
February 13, 2015
Ebbw Valley Brass plans towards a possible third National title success with new signings for Swansea start.
