News / 2018
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Camborne welcome new year trio
December 30, 2018
New Year celebrations in order for Camborne Band as they welcome a trio of new signings.
Overseas visitors enjoy Childs history
December 30, 2018
Tredegar Band recently welcomed two visitors keen to find out more about its Childs family euphonium links.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
December 30, 2018
A new year and plenty of great music on the menu from Philip Hunt on the airwaves.
British Empire Medal for fabulous lady
December 30, 2018
Adrienne Howell, a founder of the Mere Manor Youth Band in Wiltshire and Life President of the Wessex Brass Band Association, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List.
4BR 2018 Band of the Year
December 29, 2018
Never mind the New Year's Honours List — the conductors and players who make it into the 2018 4BR Band of the Year have been announced.
Culross returns to principal role at Grimethorpe
December 27, 2018
Iain Culross makes a return as the new principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band
2018 4BR Special Award
December 26, 2018
The 4BR Special Award this year goes to a musician with a remarkable and insatiable passion to create and explore — Allan Withington.
2018 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2018
A host of outstanding bands this year — but one stood out from the rest according to our panel.
2018 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2018
Which inspirational conductor made the greatest impression on our panel of judges this year?
2018 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2018
There were some pretty remarkable players on our list this year — but one stood out from the rest.
2018 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2018
So many great test-pieces to choose from this year, but one classic composition showed its claws again...
2018 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year
December 25, 2018
The most closely fought category of the year has been won by a demi-semi quaver margin...
2018 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2018
So many great performances to choose from this year — but there could only be the one winner...
2018 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2018
It was a close battle between the newcomers this year before the result was settled...
2018 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2018
The identity of the CD release voted the best in the world has been revealed...
2018 4BR Solo CD of the Year
December 25, 2018
The votes have been cast and the winner can now be revealed...
2018 Christmas Quiz
December 24, 2018
25 questions to test your musical knowledge for Christmas... with a bag of goodies for the winner...
Bond takes up Cardiff residency for 2019
December 24, 2018
Christopher Bond has been appointed the new resident conductor of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
December 24, 2018
Plenty of festive music from Chris Helme to enjoy as you sleep off the effects of a few too many mince pies...
Trombone trio in time for Christmas at Band Supplies
December 22, 2018
Who needs three Kings when trombone players can get their hands on a festive trio from Yamaha, Conn and Vincent Bach...
Ferguson notches up half a century and more at Broxburn
December 22, 2018
A wonderful brass band servant has been presented with his richly-deserved Long Service award from the Scottish Brass Band Association — and proud grandchildren.
Mid West converts and customers for Musicwear in Chicago
December 22, 2018
Lloyd Shipp and the Musicwear etcteam have been enjoying converting thousands of American education specialists to the joys of brass banding...
Scratch and sniff: All star band help four legged friends for Christmas
December 22, 2018
An All Star band takes to the Channel 5 airwaves to help find much needed homes for abandoned pets and animals at Christmas...
Brass Band World magazine: Dec/Jan edition out now
December 22, 2018
The latest edition of the world's leading brass band magazine is now out — and its packed with plenty of musical interest and debate to enjoy over the festive period.
