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Two dozen to take to the stage at Buxton
April 25, 2016
24 bands will take to the stage at the popular Buxton Brass Band Festival in May.
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Skelmanthorpe add youthful tuba talent to the ranks
April 25, 2016
National Youth Band of Great Britain tuba player Gregor Spence joins Skelmanthorpe Band.
Jones ends Blaenavon link
April 25, 2016
Jamie Jones ends his successful tenure at Blaenavon Town Band.
Chester youngsters take first award steps
April 25, 2016
Some talented youngsters from the City of Chester Band have enjoyed their first taste of winning awards.
Results: 2016 Oslo Brass Festival
April 24, 2016
There were victories for Manger Musikklag, Musikklaget Gjallahorn and Rong Brass at the inventive, and fun packed Oslo Brass Festival in the heart of Norway's capital city.
Black Dyke open invitation to Festival
April 22, 2016
Black Dyke is offering a warm welcome to players, conductors, supporters and brass band lovers alike to their popualr Black Dyke Festival in Leeds in June.
World Rankings — April update
April 21, 2016
Little change at the top or the rankings following the recent regional events in the UK.
Oslo Brass Festival ready for innovation
April 20, 2016
This weekend's Oslo Brass Festival will be a mix of fantastic music making and innovative approaches — and 4BR will be there to cover it as it unfolds...
Report & Results: 2016 Flemish Open
April 20, 2016
Brass Band Buizingen head to the Europeans with huge confidence boost as they retain Flemish Open title in Mechelen.
Dyke set to return to site of Euro triumph
April 20, 2016
Black Dyke will make a long awaited return to the scene of two memorable contest and concert appearances in Nottingham in June.
Geneva brilliance at brilliant prices at Duchy Brass
April 20, 2016
There is a fantastic selection of ex-demo Geneva Symphony cornets and euphoniums up for grabs at equally fantastic prices at Duchy Brass.
Boult welcomes brass before demolition job
April 20, 2016
A City of Sounds series of concerts will take place at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birmingham before it is demolished — headed by Welsh champion Tredegar.
Black Dyke to return to Dronfield
April 19, 2016
The Yorkshire and European champions will return to Dronfield to spearhead free masterclasses and workshops...
Nosferatu rises from the grave
April 19, 2016
Composer Phil Lawrence has given an iconic horror film a new lease of musical blood...
Brilliant cornet deals on at John Packer
April 19, 2016
There are some fantastic second hand cornet deals to be had at John Packer.
Shirebrook Council announce concert and contest support
April 19, 2016
Shirebrook Council continues it support of brass band with its Brass in the Park series and popular Entertainment Contest — led by Foden's Band.
New President for RNCM
April 19, 2016
Sir John Tomlinson CBE is set to become the new President of the RNCM in Manchester.
Band Cymru set for semi-final broadcasts
April 19, 2016
The semi-finals of the televised 2016 Band Cymru competition will be broadcast over the next few weeks.
Janssen makes link to Yamaha
April 19, 2016
The highly respected Dutch conductor Erik Janssen becomes the latest addition to the Yamaha stable of top class musicians.
Ilkeston opt for a trip on the Wildie side
April 19, 2016
Ilkeston Band appoint Mark Wildie as their new Musical Director.
Tubular Bells for brass
April 19, 2016
A new arrangement by Sandy Smith of the iconic album Tubular Bells is set to be premiered in Manchester next month.
Pippen to pop up at Staffs
April 19, 2016
The Staffordshire Band has announced that Jonathan Pippen will take on the role of Associate Conductor.
Report & Results: 2016 National Youth Championships
April 17, 2016
Youth Brass 2000, Elland Silver Youth, Chalford Youth & Wardle Junior Blast take the National honours up for grabs at a fantastic National Championship day in Manchester. .
Durham Hymns to commemorate the fallen of the Western Front
April 16, 2016
An evocative musical tribute will be paid to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during one of the most horrendous battles of the First World War.
