News / 2017
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Brighouse in hunt for purple and black
April 17, 2017
Ahead of their European appearance later this month, Brighouse & Rastrick are asking former players to return any band attire that could be in the wardrobes.
ISB to help launch exciting partnership
April 17, 2017
The International Staff Band will head to the northwest later this month to help in the launch of an exciting new youth initiative between Southport Citadel Salvation Army Band and Sefton Music Services.
Foden's take the ticket lead for youth
April 17, 2017
An inventive audience development initiative by Foden's hopes to see the North West champion attract a new generation of youthful listeners.
Moore trom spots up for grabs at Black Dyke Festival
April 17, 2017
If you want the chance to get a few tips from the amazing Peter Moore, principal trombone at the LSO, then make sure you book a place on the Black Dyke Trombone Spotlight event.
Cornish bands to come together to help charity
April 17, 2017
Two very personal tragedies have led the Cornish banding community to come together to help raise funds to combat mental health problems.
Report & Results: 2017 Australian National Championships
April 16, 2017
Central Coast Brass lead the way at a wonderful National Championships in Launceston, as they claim their first ever A Grade National title to give MD Conrad Curry a memorable leaving present.
Dutch bands must grab the right Handel for success in Utrecht
April 15, 2017
Kenneth Downie's 'Handel in the Band' is the set-work for the elite level bands at this year's Netherlands National Championships in Utrecht.
Buizingen get Besson boost ahead of European challenge
April 15, 2017
Belgian champion Brass Band Buizingen has been given a Besson inspired boost ahead of their European Championship appearance.
Black Dyke duo make call for horns and baritones
April 15, 2017
How would you like to join Helen Varley and Katrina Marzella for a spotlight morning of horn and baritone playing at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival in Leeds?
Morrison the man to impress at Holme
April 15, 2017
Alan Morrison will be the adjudicator to impress at the forthcoming Holme Valley solo and ensemble competition in June.
Swab for Sykes campaign heads to Spring Festival
April 15, 2017
Although one target has already been met, there is still a great deal more that can been done for countless others as the great DKMS team heads for a 'Swab for Sykes' day at the Spring Festival in Blackpool.
Mortimer Medal delight for Anna
April 15, 2017
Anna Hughes-Williams has been reflecting on the news that she is to be awarded the Mortimer Medal for her outstanding work with young brass band players.
National Youth Band set for Easter offerings
April 14, 2017
If you want to hear the National Youth Band of Great Britain at the end of their Easter Course, then you can do so, this weekend.
Childs to assist with guest baton role with Flowers
April 12, 2017
Following the departure of Paul Holland, it has been announced that David Childs will lead the band as a guest conductor.
Trio in BBC Radio 3 Dark Arteries spotlight
April 12, 2017
Bramwell Tovey and Philip Cobb joined Gavin Higgins on BBC Radio 3 ahead of the composer's world premiere of his Dark Arteries suite which will be played by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain during April.
Cory set out on the long road for European glory
April 12, 2017
The world's number 1 brass band is taking the lead from the top to raise funds for their European title defence in Ostend — with their President and MD risking saddle sores for the cause...
Interview with Paul Hughes and Yngve Nikolaisen
April 11, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the conductors of Llanrug and Tysnes Musikklag Bands as they recently joined forces for a special concert in North Wales
Make sure you book your horn spot in Salford
April 11, 2017
There are only a few places left to be filled for the National Tenor Horn Spotlight event at the University of Salford next month -led by Foden's star Jonathan Bates.
Holland resigns from Flowers role
April 11, 2017
After eight years of unprecedented success Paul Holland has resigned from his role as Musical Director of Flowers Band
4BR set for Australian Nationals
April 11, 2017
4BR will be making the long trip to Tasmania this week to cover the Australian National Championships.
Sykes Appeal Fund target on the horizon
April 10, 2017
The fantastic efforts of so many people means that the target of £90,000 is on the horizon for the Stephen Sykes Appeal.
Firebird rekindles old artistic memories
April 10, 2017
The artist who designed the famous cover of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band LP 'Firebird' has told 4BR about how she created it 36 years ago, but has still not heard it.
Conductors can still beat time for NABBC competition
April 10, 2017
The closing date may be looming but conductors can still enter the National Association of Brass Band Conductors competition — especially as there is a great prize on offer.
Art meets music in Paris
April 10, 2017
A new exhibition by the renowned Chilean artist Ivan Navarro prompts questions about the ambiguities of language and the social power of music.
