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Brass Band World

Brass Band World: December edition now out

December 20, 2017
The December edition of the world's premier brass banding magazine is out now — full of unmissable articles, features, reviews and interviews.


Music

Star in Cardiff heralds new arrival

December 20, 2017
A new band in harmony will make its debut this week before looking towards Welsh Area


Your Logo Here

Clinic visit gives good news for Your Logo Here

December 20, 2017
The Your Logo Team are at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and enjoying their visit too...


radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 20, 2017
Chris Helme brings us more great music as we approach Christmas.


Young Brass Award

Radio 2 Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced

December 20, 2017
The eight talented players that hope to become the 2018 Young Brass Award winner have been revealed.


Radio

Radio: World of Brass

December 20, 2017
Plenty of great brass band music to enjoy over the festive period thanks to John Maines.


Podcast

Brass Band Podcast: Episode 49

December 20, 2017
The two Scottish sages bring you more of their opinions on the brass banding world


Nominations

2017 4BR Awards: The Nominations

December 20, 2017
The 'long list' of 4BR annual award nominations that will be considered by our panel of judges have been released.


Cross

Death of Frank Bryce

December 19, 2017
The death has been announced of the musician, conductor, composer and arranger, Frank Bryce.


Brighosue

Brighouse keep on Christmas caroling

December 19, 2017
National Champions up early to head to the BBC for a bit of Christmas Caroling with Charles Dickens...


John Packer

Get you Christmas Turkey at John Packer today — with euph cracker inside!

December 19, 2017
If you are looking for a fantastic pre-Christmas euphonium deal then you need to act today to get 10% off at John Packer


pENINE mUSIC

Brass Band Music Shop set to save you pounds at Butlins

December 19, 2017
The Brass Band Music Shop is offering 10% off its titles if you order now for a Butlins pick up


Central Band

RAF on Sky fly past tonight

December 19, 2017
The Band of the RAF College will be on concert duty this evening on Sky Arts.


Score

SBBA looks to march towards NYBBS anniversary

December 17, 2017
The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking for a new march to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Youth Band of Scotland.


Adrian Hirst

Black Dyke delight at Hirst Christmas present

December 17, 2017
The return of bass trombonist Adrian Hirst has given Black Dyke the best banding Christmas present anyone could have hoped for.


Miber

Researchers look to record brass banding coalfield past

December 16, 2017
A doctoral study into the history of the British Coalfields is looking to record interviews with players who can recall the organisation of brass banding in the mining areas of Scotland, the Midlands and the North East.


Boobs and Brass

£250,000 target pushes Boobs & Brass towards last chord

December 16, 2017
The remarkable Boobs & Brass will look to meet one final target before their last charity fund raising note is played later this year.


Band Cymru

12 bands set to battle for Band Cymru title

December 15, 2017
A dozen wind, brass and jazz ensembles will battle it out to try and claim a place in the 2018 Band Cymru Final — and the chance to win the £10,000 first prize.


tHE poGUES

Looking for Christmas Concert inspiration — why not try The Pogues?

December 15, 2017
A classic festive song from The Pogues leads the PRS Charts as the most popular played on the radio in the last five years. So why not try a brass band version...?


Les Neish

Scottish youth to benefit from star tuition

December 15, 2017
The talented young players of the Scottish Youth Brass Band will gain inspirational tuition in 2018 from some of the finest brass band stars such as Les Neish.


David Childs

Dallas trip rounds off musical year for Childs

December 15, 2017
A Christmas trip to Texas proved to be a great way to round off a busy year for the euphonium virtuoso David Childs.


snare drum

Get your contest listed FREE for 2018

December 15, 2017
With the banding year almost at end you can find out if your event is listed for the 2018 contest season on 4BR?


fRIARY gUILDFORD

Scaba to host test piece workshop

December 15, 2017
There will be an early season opportunity to delve in to the First and Second Section Area test pieces with a workshop event held by scaba in Crawley in February.


Dyke

Award winners receive Black Dyke accolades

December 15, 2017
David Smith, Martin Irwin and Alison Childs receive well deserved awards at the recent Black Dyke presentation dinner.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 15, 2017
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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