News / 2018
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Kane set to take final bow
November 06, 2018
The outstanding Derick Kane has announced his retirement as the principal euphonium of the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
Death of Bram Gregson
November 06, 2018
The death has been announced of the highly respected musician Bram Gregson.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
November 06, 2018
More great music to enjoy from Chris Helme over the airwaves.
Results: 2018 Wychavon Festival of Brass
November 04, 2018
Filton Concert lead the way in Evesham as Russell Gray inspires West of England band to victory, while there are section titles for Foresters Brass, Haydock, Hawk Green and Wem Jubilee.
Results: 2018 Siddis Brass
November 03, 2018
Manger Musikklag are inspired by cubism to claim Siddis title as division titles are grabbed by Rong Brass, Tysnes Musikklag, KOS Krohnengen Old Stars and Skeie Brass on a day of rich and varied entertainment in Stavanger.
Get your contest listed FREE for 2019
November 02, 2018
With the banding year entering its last few weeks, you can find out if your event is listed for the 2019 contest season on 4BR?
Who's Who of talent on show at 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival
November 02, 2018
There will be world class composer and performer talent on show at the 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival as the centenary of the birth of Wilfred Heaton forms a cornerstone to a weekend of major music making.
50 shades of play at Siddis entertainment
November 01, 2018
50 bands will provide their very different entertainment shades of play at the impressive Stavanger Konserthaus this weekend.
Japanese brass band movement reaches new stage
November 01, 2018
Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs tells 4BR that he believes the Japanese brass band movement has reached a new stage of established development following his latest visit to the country.
Latest recruits impress with Yorkshire Youth Band
November 01, 2018
There were eight new members enjoying their musical experience with the Yorkshire Youth Band last weekend.
Dobson, Higgins and Pankhurst shortlisted for British Composer Awards
November 01, 2018
A trio of the most inventive musical voices for the brass band medium have been shortlisted for a prestigious British Composer Award
National Youth prepare for MacMillan world premiere with LSO
November 01, 2018
The youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band will be part of a world premiere of a new James McMillan (above) work at the Barbican in London this weekend, inspired by the war poet Charles Sorley.
Silver Rose to mark sacrifice of Cambridge alumni
November 01, 2018
There will be a special resonance to the performance of Liz Lane's 'Silver Rose' at Trinity College in Cambridge on Armistice weekend
Webb takes the resident helm at Poulton-le-Fylde
November 01, 2018
Alex Webb has become the new resident conductor at Poulton-le-Fylde Band.
Radio: All Brass Radio
November 01, 2018
Dr Jim Fox brings plenty of fantastic brass band music to our ears from across the pond...
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
November 01, 2018
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...
2019 Spring Festival test-pieces announced
October 31, 2018
Works by Thierry Deleruyelle, Paul Huber and Gilbert Vinter will test the British Open aspirations of the competing bands at the 99th Spring Festival next May.
Childs reinforces 40 year Japanese link
October 31, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs has renewed his musical link with the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo, with news of a 2019 trip to Japan for the Queensbury Band.
Heaton centenary to be marked by Norwegian concert
October 31, 2018
Ray Farr and Paul Hindmarsh will be lead a centenary celebration of the life and work of Wilfred Heaton in Norway in December — 100 years to the day of his birth.
Death of Haydn Griffiths MBE
October 30, 2018
The death has been announced of the remarkable brass band musician and conductor of Armthorpe Elmfield Band, Haydn Griffiths MBE.
Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 2)
October 30, 2018
Part 2 of 4BR Editor Iwan Fox's interview with David Read MBE...
Pit pony in search of a brass band home...
October 30, 2018
The author of the childen's story of Polonius the Pit Pony is hoping to gain interest from the brass band world to bring his heart warming tale to musical life...
Support grows for free 4BR
October 30, 2018
Why not join the growing band of supporters who value a free platform for all things great about the brass banding world...
4BR Quiz winner looking forward to their Halloween treat
October 30, 2018
We had a great response to our Halloween Quiz — with Lars Blomgren of Sweden now looking forward to playing on a fantastic Bert van Thienen soprano cornet mouthpiece.
