News / 2016
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No doubting Thomas as he picks up ITEC award
June 16, 2016
Black Dyke player Daniel Thomas adds the prestigious ITEC Euphonium Award to his growing list of achievements.
Big turn out expected for Brighouse Lions Festival
June 16, 2016
There should be plenty of great music making to enjoy on the contest and concert platform at the Brighouse Lions Festival next month.
Bands play their part in 90th celebrations
June 16, 2016
Bands from all parts of the country certainly played their part in wishing the monarch a happy 90th birthday.
King's Division Band offer Charity support
June 16, 2016
The Band of the King's Division will be supporting the Soldier's Charity as well as showcasing their own talents this weekend.
Final coda for Besses trio
June 16, 2016
Besses Boys lose a trio of experienced players following Buxton victory.
Beamish already gets pencilled in for 2017
June 16, 2016
The success of the inaugural Brass@Beamish event in County Durham has meant that the 2017 event has already been pencilled into the diaries...
Joint forces make 70's impression for Queen's 90th celebrations
June 15, 2016
The joint musical forces of Chiltern Hills Brass and Egham Band certainly made an impression on the patron's celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday in London on the weekend.
Top brass deals on low brass brilliance at Band Supplies
June 15, 2016
Band Supplies has special 'Tuba Smartie' finance deals available on tubas, euphoniums and baritones — so don't miss out on the chance to get the instrument to meet your needs.
Hard work pays off for Deiniolen Youth
June 15, 2016
Hard work and plenty of support sees the talented youngsters of Deiniolen gain contesting success.
Floods devastate Poynton Youth
June 15, 2016
Torrential weekend rain has devastated the chances of Poynton Youth Band competing at the Kirby Lonsdale contest.
Compositional milestones to be celebrated by ELB
June 15, 2016
East London Brass will celebrate the compositional lives of Joseph Horovitz and Derek Bourgeois at a special concert at Cadogan Hall next month.
Unibrass unveils exciting new chapter for 2017
June 15, 2016
The Unibrass Championships will take place on Saturday 18th February next year at the University of York.
Foden's provide the inspiration for Coleshill success
June 15, 2016
It seems a little bit of sparkling Foden's virtuosity rubbed off on the brilliant young players of Coleshill Youth Brass as they claim Battle of the Bands title.
Brass Compass claims a brace of prestigious titles
June 15, 2016
The RNCM Brass Compass quartet has added a brace of titles to their name — on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Gourlay links up with NABBSS Course
June 15, 2016
James Gourlay will be joining the team of tutors and staff at the North American Brass Band Summer School in Nova Scotia next month.
Report & Results: 2016 Newtown March & Hymn Tune contest
June 15, 2016
Llanrug march away with the silverware despite the rain in mid-Wales on the weekend.
Cowen to take Cory Open trom role
June 15, 2016
Simon Cowen, principal trombone of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will join Cory for their British Open assault.
Culross returns to top role at Leyland
June 15, 2016
Iain Culross returns to Leyland Band as principal cornet.
Report & Results: 2016 Dutch Open Championships
June 11, 2016
The Dutch Open Championships has been taking place in Drachten with Brass Band Rijnmond, Pro Rege Heerenveen and Brass Band Schoonhoven B claiming the sections titles.
Balsom awarded OBE
June 11, 2016
Trumpet soloist Alison Balsom has been awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Bands ready for Dutch Open
June 11, 2016
The Dutch Open will take place in Drachten on Saturday — with the 4BR Editor taking the early morning flight from Cardiff to enjoy the action.
Get a fiver off at Morrisons
June 10, 2016
The chance to see the great Wizard of Oz now comes with an extra fiver off
Foden's to give Shirebrook musical aperitif
June 10, 2016
Foden's will provide the brilliant concert aperitif to the Shirebrook Festival next month.
Scottish champion unwrap classics on radio
June 10, 2016
Co-operative Funeralcare Band will be helping to bring brass band classics to a new audience in Scotland.
Cory set for first Home Nation appearance
June 10, 2016
Cory will head to North Wales this weekend on the first leg of their Home Nation tour...
