News / 2015
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90th birthday — and still at band practice...
January 28, 2015
The fantastic trombone player George Lavery recently celebrated his 90th birthday at band practice...
DJ to lead Crofton at Bradford
January 28, 2015
Dean Jones has been appointed as the new MD at Crofton Silver Band in time for the Yorkshire Area contest.
Trevada on the road again
January 28, 2015
Trevada Music will be on the road again this weekend supporting the popular Brass at the Guild Hall event.
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Skelmanthorpe boost ranks ahead of Bradford
January 28, 2015
The Skelmanthorpe Band has announced a quartet of signings ahead of their Yorkshire Area challenge.
Whole lotta Liv at Eccles
January 28, 2015
Talented young cornet player Liv Appelton joins the ranks of the newly crowned Butlins champions, Eccles Borough.
Yeates opens new listening chapter with Lydney
January 28, 2015
After 65 years of tuba playing, Des Yeates decides its time to enjoy the muci making from a different seat in the hall...
Wilton looking Golden celebrations
January 28, 2015
The Wilton & District Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year — and want old players and supporters to help them enjoy the occasion.
Radio: Listen to the Band
January 28, 2015
More late night highlights from Brass in Concert from Frank at the BBC...
Death of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) stalwart
January 27, 2015
The death has been reported to 4BR of Colin Evans — an integral part of the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) organisation and secretary of the South East Wales Brass Band Association.
2015 Action Research details announced
January 26, 2015
All the details of the premier Youth Entertainment Contest that takes place in Blackpool on 8th February have been announced.
Triumphant musical celebration in Manchester
January 25, 2015
The RNCM in Manchester played host to a feast of fabulous brass playing over the weekend.
Report & Results: 2015 French National Championship
January 25, 2015
Paris Brass Band retains its title in Lille to book return trip for European in 2016.
4BR set for Manchester and Lille
January 23, 2015
4BR will be reporting from two major brass band events this weekend — the RNCM Festival of Bras sin Manchester and the French National Championship in Lille.
Trevada set for RNCM
January 23, 2015
Trevada Music will be on hand to cater for all your musical needs at the RNCM Festival of Brass this weekend in Manchester.
Fishburn set to celebrate 60th anniversary
January 23, 2015
The Fishburn Band will be celbrating its 60th anniversary this weekend.
Want to join Cory?
January 23, 2015
The world's number 1 band is looking for young players to join them for workshops and concert appearances in the near future...
Join Clarke for an Earthrise in London
January 23, 2015
Composer Nigel Clarke is making a welcome trip to London to lead a workshop on his amazing Earthrise — and you can join in too...
Brilliant Raw Brass — all in an hour
January 23, 2015
It takes a special player on a special instrument to sound this good....
Help make a Concert in a Day with Cathays
January 23, 2015
How do you fancy helping to make a concert in a day? If you do then Cathays Brass in Cardiff is the place to sign up — and get free pizza!
Rainford look for melody makers
January 23, 2015
If you are a budding slow melody making champion then make sure you sign up for the Rainford Slow Melody Contest in February.
Death of Tredegar tuba player
January 22, 2015
The death has been announced of Tredegar BBb tuba player Gwyndreath Press.
Les makes Irish eyes and ears smile
January 22, 2015
Tuba star Les Neish has been making a huge impression on his latest musical trip to Ireland to play with their National Youth Orchestra...
Suits you Sir!
January 22, 2015
Two successful brass band traders certainly enjoyed themselves in Butlins on the weekend...
Interview with Peter Vulperhost
January 22, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with Peter Vulperhost of Majestic Percussion to find out more about all things drums...
Whiston set for hazy, lazy days of Summer
January 22, 2015
If you want to make sure you can look forward to a contest in the sun then make sure you book your place at the Whiston Festival of Brass...
