News / 2016
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4BR Spring Festival Quiz
May 12, 2016
We have a great band prize on offer for the person who can come up with the right Grand Shield duo from the history books...
Your Logo Here expand personal touch
May 12, 2016
The lads from Your Logo Here expand road work commitment to keep increasing face time with bands...
Iles and Mortimer Medals awarded to Gray and Harrison
May 12, 2016
Russell Gray and Samantha Harrison are the 2016 recipients of the IIes and Mortimer Medals.
Brass Bands England help give Beethoven boost
May 12, 2016
A fantastic initiative supported by Brass Bands England brought great music and disco grooves to the heart of Sheffield.
Seven up boost for Wingates in time for Grand Shield
May 12, 2016
Wingates head to the Winter Gardens this weekend boosted by seven new signings in the ranks.
Royal Northern gains global boost
May 12, 2016
The Royal Northern College of Music to receive enhanced Institution-Specific Funding, in recognition of its world leading role.
Death of Mike Hawkins
May 12, 2016
4BR has been informed of the death of former CWS Manchester trombone star Mike Hawkins
Cracking deals on top notch euphs at John Packer
May 11, 2016
There are two cracking deals on fantastic euphoniums at John Packer at the moment.
Spring Festival bands urged to check registration
May 11, 2016
Bands heading to Blackpool this weekend should make sure they have got all their player registration details in place.
Last train pulls into Tredegar
May 11, 2016
Welsh champion brings a taste of the exotic to their home town thanks to innovative train link with a renowned poet, cartoonist and an accordion playing composer...
Trom trio look east to Singapore
May 11, 2016
A trio of trombone youth and junior ensembles from Black Dyke will be looking to head to Singapore via Halifax
Report & Results: 2016 Buxton Festival
May 11, 2016
Sunshine, Fogg, Vikings, Dragons and Comedy galore as a great day of contesting takes place under the canvas in Buxton.
Report & Result: 2016 WMBBA Solo, Duet & Ensemble
May 11, 2016
A brilliant day of music making as players from as far afield Bristol, Forest of Dean and Llangollen make it to a great contest event.
Report & Result: 2016 Elland Slow Melody. Duet & Quartet
May 11, 2016
Plenty of great playing on show at Elland — from learners to veterans in all shapes and guises...
Black Dyke trom quartet to lead tuition day
May 10, 2016
Brett Baker and the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet will be leading a community day of masterclasses and workshops in Mansfield.
Coalburn youngsters Blaze Away
May 10, 2016
The talented young players of Coalburn Bronze Band have been keeping young and old happy...
Mum's the musical word in North Shore
May 10, 2016
A great concert idea in New Zealand ensures that mums are still the most important people in the world...
Newstead look to bounce back to Blackpool
May 10, 2016
Newstead Brass are determined to return to the contest platform after withdrawing from this year's Spring Festival.
Early Distant Memories to be recalled at Reg Vardy and Camborne
May 10, 2016
Two Grand Shield contenders will be revealing their Distant Memories ahead of their Winter Gardens challenge this weekend in Blackpool.
Guildhall makes student Bexit statement
May 10, 2016
The Guildhall School of Music has made its view known on the Brexit debate — with a novel look at how it might look in musical terms...
New MD at Foss Dyke
May 10, 2016
Colum O'Shea has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the Foss Dyke Band.
Harper lambasts test piece musical thuggery and charlatanism
May 08, 2016
Cory MD Philip Harper has opened up a debate on what he sees as the watering down in the quality of major test pieces...
Downloads of Euro performances
May 08, 2016
If you want to hear those amazing performances delivered by the elite bands at the European Championship in Lille — then you can — and it costs as little as 99p!
4BR Sunday Brain Teaser
May 08, 2016
We have a nice little Sunday brain teaser for you to get the grey brain cells working before you enjoy an afternoon nap
