News / 2018
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Brass back on the national airwaves...?
September 26, 2018
It seems the sound of brass and brass bands is starting to make a return to the national airwaves at the BBC...
Carnoustie youngsters enjoy trip of a lifetime to China
September 26, 2018
The members of Carnoustie High School Band have just returned home after enjoying a truly memorable musical trip to China.
Elland Youth featured in The Thunderer
September 25, 2018
An image of a player getting ready to take part in Elland Youth Band's recent marathon fund raising event has been featured in the pages of The Times newspaper...
Labour and love for Grimethorpe
September 25, 2018
Grimethorpe Colliery Band welcomed delegates to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on the weekend.
Interview with Matilda Lloyd
September 24, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with trumpet star Matilda Lloyd at the Royal Academy in London ahead of the launch of her debut CD, 'Direct Message'
Valaisia ready to celebrate a decade of success
September 24, 2018
There will be plenty of success to celebrate in Chermignon this weekend as Valaisia marks its 10th anniversary
Next stop Montreux...
September 24, 2018
Elland Silver Band players get ready to start their 12 hour musical marathon fund raiser outside their bandroom on the weekend...
Result: 2018 Swiss Open
September 23, 2018
Brass Band Berner Oberland claims the Swiss Open title at the KKL Hall in Luzern — their first victory at the event since 2004.
Zugabe! Zugabe! as Unite enhance European connection
September 22, 2018
Unite the Union Band has just returned from a memorable musical trip to Germany with shouts for more and more...
Australia to get a Handel test for 2019
September 22, 2018
Kenneth Downie's 'Handel in the Band' heads a list of new and established works to be used at the 2019 Australian National Championships in Brisbane.
New Craze to hit Redruth
September 22, 2018
Andrew Craze has returned home to take over the conducting duties at Redruth Town.
New closing date for Leicestershire BBA Open
September 22, 2018
Bands have a bit more time to get their entries in for the Leicestershire Open contest.
A4 Quartet selected for acclaimed development programme
September 22, 2018
The A4 Quartet has become the first brass ensemble to be part of the City Music Foundation Artists Programme.
50 year surprise for Renfrew sop stalwart
September 22, 2018
Soprano stalwart George Mullin was presented with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association at a surprise party in his honour.
Foden's announce Regent Hall programme
September 22, 2018
You will be able to have a sneak pre-National Championship preview of 'Handel in the Band' with Foden's at Regent Hall the night before the big Albert Hall contest...
BrassFest UK closing date looms
September 22, 2018
The closing date for the inventive BrassFest UK Entertainment Contest is looming — and you don't have to travel to take part either...
Radio: World of Brass
September 22, 2018
Plenty of great music on the airwaves thanks to John Maines at World of Brass
The perfect instrument for you is...?
September 22, 2018
According to the BBC, a 'personality test' will identify the perfect musical instrument for you to learn... yeah, right...
Stavanger hosts brass band and symphony orchestra world premiere
September 21, 2018
A new work celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Norwegian Music Federation will be given its world premiere this evening in Stavanger — featuring the combined forces of its leading symphony orchestra and brass band.
Scottish Parliament hears impassioned plea for free instrumental music services
September 21, 2018
Scottish MSPs get to hear the arguments made for changing the law to enable children in state schools in Scotland to receive free music instrument teaching.
Best Area test piece and Christmas music deals at Band Supplies
September 21, 2018
If its the 2019 Regional test-pieces or the best music to play with your fund raising efforts this Christmas then Band Supplies has the best deals for you... so ring, ring, ring...
Bands look to showcase their Bolsover entertainment brand to the world
September 20, 2018
Over 50 bands will be broadcasting their unique brand of entertainment to all corners of the globe at the forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass.
RAF squadron fly in to provide Albert Hall entertainment
September 20, 2018
The Royal Air Force Squadronaires will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall National Final next month.
Lindley welcome extra middle band spread
September 20, 2018
The Lindley Band has welcomed a trio of middle band signings.
Widdop calls time on Marsden tenure
September 20, 2018
The experienced Alan Widdop has taken the decision to call an end to his conducting tenure with wonderful friends at Marsden Band.
