News / 2016
Page 13 of 67
Report & Results: 2016 NIBA Championships
October 26, 2016
Laganvale show their metal to claim the championship honours in Armagh and book their Challenge place in Utrecht in 2018.
Widdop takes the helm at Marsden
October 26, 2016
One of the most experienced conductors around takes over the musical leadership a Marsden Silver Prize Band.
Blue Juice valve oil withdrawn from sale
October 26, 2016
The Blue Juice valve oil product has been withdrawn from sale.
Foden's secure heritage lottery funding
October 26, 2016
Foden's Band has secured Heritage Lottery Funding for their latest innovative project to safeguard their past for future generations to enjoy.
Report & Results: 2016 NWABBA Rochdale Festival of Brass
October 26, 2016
A fine turn out of bands, plenty of fantastic music and some cracking winners in Milnrow, Longridge, Pemberton Old Wigan DW B, Ifton Colliery, Allerton and Elland Silver Youth made for a great weekend in Rochdale.
Evocative trio gain BASCA short list nominations
October 25, 2016
An evocative trio of brass and wind band compositions have been shortlisted for prestigious British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors awards.
Seven year ban for Lofthouse perpetrator
October 25, 2016
The person who maliciously tried to undermine the eligibility of Lofthouse 2000 to compete at the 2016 Yorkshire Regional Championships has been banned.
Harper sets specific Welsh focus on Brass in Concert
October 25, 2016
Cory MD Philip Harper has told 4BR that there will be a very specific Welsh focus before and at Brass in Concert this year for the defending champion.
The entertainers get ready for Wychavon
October 25, 2016
There is a fine list of bands all ready to provide excellent brass band entertainment in Evesham on the weekend — with plenty of great prizes up for grabs.
Get your contest listed FREE for 2017
October 24, 2016
As the 2016 contesting season reaches its final few weeks, it's not too early to find out if your event is listed for the 2017 contest season on 4BR?
Blackpool in February for North West Area until 2020
October 24, 2016
The North West Regional Championships will be held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool in February until 2020.
International musical flavour to events at Brass in Concert
October 24, 2016
Feature performances from the USA, The Netherlands, Norway and Australia add to the international flavour at Brass in Concert.
Death of Michael Antrobus
October 24, 2016
The death has been announced of Michael Antrobus — the former resident conductor of Black Dyke and a major musical influence on the Norwegian banding movement.
Funeral details for David Horsfield announced
October 22, 2016
The funeral details for David Horsfield, who passed away this week have been announced.
Report & Results: 2016 Dutch National Championships
October 21, 2016
There are victories for newly crowned National champion Brassband Schoonhoven with section awards to De Spijkerpakkenband, Constantijn Huygens, Gereformeerde Brassband Groningen and Immanuel in Utrecht.
Into the Frey as German banding gains masterclass boost
October 20, 2016
American euphonium virtuoso Adam Frey has been leading the latest masterclass boost to the emerging German brass band movement.
Hayes Music to take the Cardinal route
October 20, 2016
Hayes Music will now stock the Oldroyd Cardinal range of instruments.
Symphonic link for Birmingham Conservatoire
October 20, 2016
Birmingham Conservatoire will be linking up with the Symphonic Brass of London ensemble for future educational projects and workshops.
Death of Kenneth Dennison
October 20, 2016
The death has been reported of former Fairey Band Musical Director Kenneth Dennison.
Pennine Music sets out its Xmas stall in Rochdale
October 20, 2016
Pennine Music will set out its festive stall at the Rochdale contest this weekend.
Report & Results: 2016 Pogson Bray Trust Entertainment Contest
October 20, 2016
Slaithwaite serves up the best entertainment fayre at Berties Banqueting Hall in Elland to claim Pogson Bray title.
Bentham takes up residency at NASUWT Riverside
October 20, 2016
The experienced Chris Bentham has been appointed the new resident conductor at NASUWT Riverside Band.
Report & Results: 2016 Oxfordshire & District BBA Entertainment
October 20, 2016
Michelmersh Silver end long wait for title glory as they top the entertainment stakes at Marlborough School in Oxfordshire.
New direction leads the way at Crosskeys
October 20, 2016
Mike Davies is the new conductor at the helm of Crosskeys Bands
