News / 2015
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World Rankings: November Update
November 28, 2015
Cory cements its position at the number one band in the world following its victory at Brass in Concert a few weeks ago.
2015 Swiss National Championship
November 26, 2015
4BR will be heading out to Montreux this weekend to bring you the action from the Swiss National Championship.
2015 Scottish Festival of Brass
November 26, 2015
There will be a full day of cross border competition in Perth at the weekend with the Scottish Open and Scottish Challenge contests taking place.
2015 Belgian National Championship
November 26, 2015
17 bands battle for Begian glory in Heist-op-den-Berg on the weekend — with a place in Lille for the band that wins the Championship Section title.
Band Supplies delight at Gregson support
November 26, 2015
Band Supplies sponsors are delighted that Scottish audiences will get to hear classics from the pen of one of the movement's finest composers in Perth this weekend..
Jamie Smith takes on co-principal role at Grimethorpe
November 26, 2015
Jamie Smith makes the move from Hammonds Saltaire to Grimethorpe to link up with Dr Roger Webster and Dr Rober Childs.
New Belgian Cycles to be premiered in Montreux
November 26, 2015
A new work by Belgian composer Stan Nieuwenhuis is to be premiered at the Swiss National Championship this weekend in Montreux.
Sykes takes first beats with the baton
November 26, 2015
Stephen Sykes has swapped the trombone for the conductor's baton with his appointment as MD of Burnham & Highbridge Band.
Fantastic response to Forest training
November 26, 2015
There was a great day of youth training to be enjoyed at the Forest of Dean Festival of Brass led by Nigel Seaman...
Standing ovation for great vibrations
November 26, 2015
The innovative musical project between Hammonds Saltaire Band and Indian musician Shri Sriram has gained widespread acclaim.
Da Vinci code to be cracked at French Open
November 26, 2015
A new work inspired by the greatest of all renaissance men will have to be cracked by the top bands at the French Open next year.
3BA marks 10th anniversary of pioneering brass banding in Germany
November 25, 2015
The 3BA Band has marked its tenth anniversary of becoming one of the pioneers of the growing German brass band movement.
Job opportunities at John Packer Ltd
November 24, 2015
There are some great job opportunities for the right people at John Packer Ltd.
Aedelfrith set for inventive musical link
November 24, 2015
The Aedelfrith Brass Quintet will be bringing their unique combination of musical styles and genres together in London next month.
Fancy a free private lesson with Owen Farr or Davur Juul Magnussen this weekend?
November 24, 2015
If you are or in Perth on Saturday — you can book yourself in for the best free Christmas present ever — a free lesson with a superstar player.
Fairey to light up Christmas delights on Sky Arts
November 24, 2015
Fairey battle the cold in the bowels of the Devil's caves to bring Christmas cheer to Sky Arts...
Temporary stop for Weston super Mare contest
November 24, 2015
Renovation work to the Winter Gardens venue means a one year stop for the popular Weston super Mare contest.
Wadsworth to help Police with their renewed musical enquiries
November 24, 2015
Kevin Wadsworth has been engaged to help West Yorkshire Police Band on their return to competitive action.
Gallery errata issued
November 24, 2015
There are just a few cosmetic changes to the pictures painted by Howard Snell ahead of the Scottish Open on the weekend.
New duo boost Harrogate
November 24, 2015
A new husband and wife duo boost the ranks at Harrogate ahead of the 2016 season.
Drury to end tenure at Tullis Russell
November 24, 2015
MD Paul Drury is set to leave Tullis Russell Mills Band after three memorable years together.
Report & Results: 2015 North Wales BBA Ruthin Contest
November 24, 2015
There was obvious strength in depth despite the low numbers at the North Wales Rally on the weekend, led by Llanrug.
Report & Results: 2015 Leicestershire BBA Contest
November 24, 2015
Kidlington Concert lead the way at the Leicestershire BBA Contest with section victories to Kibworth, Rushden Town, Crofton Silver, Ratby Co-operative and Enderby Youth & Concert.
Report & Results: 2015 Scottish Youth Brass Band Championship
November 22, 2015
You didn't have to gaze too deeply into a crystal ball to see that the future of Scottish Youth banding was in good shape in Perth on the weekend.
