News / 2016
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Interview with Ulf Rosenberg
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg at the first Italian National Championship
2016 Italian National Championship
October 29, 2016
The first Italian National Championship has been taking place in Ascoli Piceno today.
Interview with Ensemble de Cuivre Melodia
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Swiss visitors to Ascoli Piceno who will perform at the Gala Concert
Interview with Lito Fontana
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the man who has been the driving force behind the first Italian Championship.
Welcome to the Italian National Championship
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the first Italian National Championship in Ascoli Piceno
Italy set for historic National Championship
October 28, 2016
Italy will soon become the latest brass band nation to host its own National Championship — as the very first event takes place in Ascoli Piceno.
First Italian National Championship ready for the off
October 28, 2016
4BR will be heading to Italy later today to report on the first Italian National Brass Band Championship in Ascoli Piceno.
International focus brings stars to St Andrews Brass Festival
October 28, 2016
Ian Bousfield, John Wallace, Marco Blaauw and Co-operative Funeralcare Band are amongst the attractions at the forthcoming St Andrews Brass Festival.
Whitworth youngsters come on in leaps and bounds
October 28, 2016
The young players of Whitworth Vale & Healey Youth Band continue to mature after another fine performance at the recent Rochdale Youth contest.
Weston contest to return in 2018
October 28, 2016
Further work on the Winter Gardens in Weston super Mare means that the popular own-choice contest will now return in 2018.
Young and Old set for Belgian Euros
October 28, 2016
An amazing double triumph will see the 1st Old Boys Youth Band and their senior counterparts head to the European Championships in Ostend next year.
How do you fancy managing the number 1 band in the world?
October 27, 2016
How is this for a great job? And if you think you are the person to do it, then you had better get in touch...
Mareika Gray takes over top conducting role
October 27, 2016
Mareika Gray has been appointed the new Chairperson of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors.
30 bands ready for 70th Torquay tests
October 27, 2016
There is plenty of great competitive music making to enjoy at the forthcoming 70th Annual South West Brass Band Association Championships in Torquay next month.
Geneva Group announces scholarship quartet
October 27, 2016
Four talented young German musicians are heading to the UK to learn more about UK banding, playing and student life!
Floral tributes set for 40th anniversary
October 27, 2016
2017 sees the 40th anniversary of the Floral Dance chart hit — and it will be celebrated once again by Brighouse & Rastrick.
Brass and Buble gets kitted out Horwich started
October 27, 2016
Horwich RMI Band has started off on its concert travels with a first event to raise funds for a wonderful cause.
Blown away and overwhelmed
October 27, 2016
The brass band community came out in supportive force to help former Fairey baritone star Keith Muggeridge raise funds for the service that saved his life.
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Special offer on Denis Wick valve oil at John Packer
October 27, 2016
Don't get stuck valves that have seized up — with a special deal on Denis Wick valve oil from John Packer
Bolsover Festival of Brass invites 2017 entries
October 27, 2016
Such was the success of this year's Bolsover Festival of Brass that you will need to get your entries in as soon as possible for 2017.
Galashiels to host Borders Entertainment Contest
October 27, 2016
22 bands will make their way to Galashiels next month for the 16th Borders Entertainment Contest.
Marple bid for funds
October 27, 2016
The Marple bid needs some help to get its hands on some uniform funding.
Report & Results: 2016 North London Brass Network
October 27, 2016
The inaugural North London Brass Network Contest was a great success with Putney & Wandsworth conducted by Sam Topp eventually coming out on top so to speak!
Strong line-up for cross border Scottish Open battle
October 27, 2016
16 bands from both sides of Hadrian's Wall will look to lift the Scottish Open title in Perth next month.
Brass Band Podcast: Episode 18
October 27, 2016
More chat about the world of banding from the Scottish sages and special guest Sandy Smith.
