News / 2017
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Shipston rid themselves of seven year itch
March 03, 2017
Shipston Town Band has just rid itself of a seven year wait for contesting success — with the promise of perhaps more to come at the Area contest in Bedworth
No room at the Huddersfield top flight Inn
March 03, 2017
Not even a husband with an expectant mother riding a donkey will be able to get a ticket to the Championship Section at the Yorkshire Area this year.
Brass Bands England appoints Chief Executive
March 02, 2017
Andrew Coe becomes the new Chief Executive of Brass Bands England as the organisation plans for crucial time in future development.
2017 Welsh challengers for Swansea announced
March 02, 2017
The list of bands that will compete at the Welsh Championships in Swansea later this month has been announced.
Early entries won't harm Black Dyke
March 02, 2017
If you wish to hear Black Dyke on 'Pageantry' ahead of their title defence then make sure you get to Morley Town Hall to enjoy all the preview action...
Report & Results: 2017 ODBBA Winter Contest
March 02, 2017
Bands opt for early season Area try outs to give confidence boosts ahead of battles to come — headed by East London Brass, Kidlington Concert, Chinnor Silver, Olney Brass, Shipston Town and Yarnton Band.
2017 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award finalists announced
March 02, 2017
The four finalists vying to be crowned 2017 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award winner have been announced.
Band Supplies teams up to offer 1 year instrument insurance cover
March 02, 2017
Band Supplies to provide 1 year insurance cover for new instruments thanks to link to Brass Band Insurance Services.
Rogerstone revival enjoys upbeat opening
March 02, 2017
33 players returned to the banding fold in Rogerstone for a great community start under Robert Childs and new MD, Andrew Wareham.
Reg Vardy lead test-piece preview event
March 02, 2017
Reigning North of England champion to lead special Area test-piece showcase ahead of Durham challenges.
Kerwins focus minds and talents at Shepway
March 02, 2017
Simon and Tabby Kerwin have just spent a great weekend visit to help the emerging talents at the Shepway Brass Academy in Folkestone.
Sterling adds new baritone star to ranks
March 02, 2017
Leen Vandenhende of Brassband Schoonhoven becomes the latest elite performer to join the Sterling stable of international endorsees.
Only Welsh allowed on Saturday night at Brass in Concert
March 02, 2017
Defending champion Cory to team up with Only Men Aloud for exciting new musical direction at Brass in Concert Saturday evening event
When it's 64?
March 02, 2017
Age gap no problem for Hatfield Band as their tuba team takes to the stage in Huddersfield.
Derwent gets top Ranked cornet help
March 02, 2017
Derwent Brass will head to the Midlands Regional Championships boosted by some top ranked cornet help.
Berryman takes on Lanner role
March 02, 2017
Andrew Berryman returns to Cornwall to take on the lead with Lanner & District Band.
People Power wins through in Aberdeen
March 02, 2017
A proposal to set up a 'Uber/Sports Direct' style music service provision in Aberdeen has been defeated thanks to the power of the people.
Earhart touch down to be commemorated this weekend in Burry Port
March 02, 2017
One of the truly historic achievements of aviation is to be celebrated in Burry Port this weekend.
Midlands Area challengers set for Bedworth
February 28, 2017
The list of the competing bands that will try to catch the ears of the judges and gain an invite to the London and Cheltenham finals have been announced.
Yorkshire duo to showcase Pageantry prep
February 28, 2017
Brighouse & Rastrick and Elland Silver will be showcasing their Pageantry preparation at open rehearsals on Wednesday.
Brass band movement aims for victory in Swab for Sykes campaign
February 27, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Holdgate and Lisa Nugent of the Blood Cancer Charity DKMS at the North West Regional Championships.
Fantasy Land for Cobb fans as he's in action at the RNCM today — for free!
February 27, 2017
One of the world's great players is in Manchester today and tomorrow — and you can hear him and learn from him for free — so make sure you get along!
Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: Championship Section
February 26, 2017
Foden's retain their title in regal style as a delighted Milnrow and a disappointed Fairey join them at the Royal Albert Hall
Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships:Third Section
February 26, 2017
Rivington & Adlington solve a 21st century banding problem to head to Cheltenham as Third Section North West Regional Champion alongside Trinity Girls and Formby
Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: Second Section
February 26, 2017
Flixton head the battle honours in the Second Section as they head to Cheltenham to troop the North West colours with Cheshire Constabulary and Delph.
