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Spennyoor

90th birthday — and still at band practice...

January 28, 2015
The fantastic trombone player George Lavery recently celebrated his 90th birthday at band practice...


Crofton Silver

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

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.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe boost ranks ahead of Bradford

January 28, 2015
The Skelmanthorpe Band has announced a quartet of signings ahead of their Yorkshire Area challenge.


Eccles Borough

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.


Lydney

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

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.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 28, 2015
More late night highlights from Brass in Concert from Frank at the BBC...


City of Cardiff

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.


Beaumaris win

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.


rncm

Triumphant musical celebration in Manchester

January 25, 2015
The RNCM in Manchester played host to a feast of fabulous brass playing over the weekend.


Paris Brass Band

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.


fRENCH CONFEDERATION

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

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

Fishburn set to celebrate 60th anniversary

January 23, 2015
The Fishburn Band will be celbrating its 60th anniversary this weekend.


Cory Academy

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...


Nigel Clarke

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...


Flugel

Brilliant Raw Brass — all in an hour

January 23, 2015
It takes a special player on a special instrument to sound this good....


Cathays

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

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.


Tredegar

Death of Tredegar tuba player

January 22, 2015
The death has been announced of Tredegar BBb tuba player Gwyndreath Press.


Les Neish

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...


eVENTZ

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

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...




Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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