News / 2018
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Death of former Rothwell player
July 25, 2018
The death has been announced of the respected tenor horn player Mark Lowe.
New Strata signings ahead of Cheltenham challenge
July 25, 2018
Yorkshire First Section champion Strata Brass has added to its ranks as they look ahead to Cheltenham challenge.
Double player boost for Foden's
July 25, 2018
Foden's fill solo cornet and solo baritone vacancies with experienced new signings.
New quartet boosts Skelmanthorpe
July 25, 2018
Four new signings have given Skelmanthorpe Band a timely boost of player confidence.
Firth cornet continues to sound on national stage
July 23, 2018
The great Edwin Firth's cornet continues to create media interest and a wonderful sound 100 years after its owners tragic death.
180! Scottish Youth Bands get ready for showcase concerts
July 23, 2018
180 talented young players are in Perthshire working hard under tutors and MDs on the annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland course.
Hunter takes the helm at Cockerton
July 23, 2018
Andy Hunter has become the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Band.
NHS pride for Childs family
July 23, 2018
Dr Robert Childs tells 4BR that the recent 70th anniversary celebrations of the NHS has had a special family connection.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
July 22, 2018
More fine brass band music from Philip Hunt down in the heart of Cornwall
Iconic war painting takes centre stage
July 22, 2018
John Singer Sargent's harrowing painting of soldiers gassed in the First World War — and which inspired Howard Snell to write as a movement in his masterful 'Gallery' composition, is to be displayed in a new exhibition.
How do you fancy having Roger Webster in your bandroom for free...
July 21, 2018
If you make a successful bid tonight to aid a great pair of causes, then you could be welcoming Roger Webster or David Childs, Simone Rebello, Kevin Crockford or David Thornton to your bandroom...
New Zealand youth reaches 60th birthday with a treat in store
July 21, 2018
The latest generation of National Youth Band of New Zealand players will head to Australia for a 60th anniversary birthday tour in 2019... with a bit of extra help...
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Welsh youth ready to rise again in Neath, Newtown and Cardiff
July 21, 2018
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will meet this weekend under Philip Harper to prepare for a trio of major concerts featuring evocative repertoire from Tom Davoren to Eric Ball and an incredible young guest soloist.
British Open line-up announced
July 20, 2018
19 world class bands will battle it out for the honour of being crowned 2018 British Open champion at Symphony Hall in September.
Your Logo Here stands up to be counted
July 20, 2018
The team from Your Logo Here meet the very specific stand banner demands of a hard working brass band in Hampshire.
Proms double for Childs
July 20, 2018
David Childs gets armed to make a late substitution appearance at the Welsh Proms — just days after his BBC Promenade Concert performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
New horizons for Jersey as MD heads to Spain
July 20, 2018
Jersey Premier Brass will be led by a new MD as their inspirational founding conductor Tim Pritchard prepares to take his leave to Spain.
Greenwood makes return link to St Dennis
July 20, 2018
Darren Hawken and St Dennis Band will be hoping a new link to a former MD will keep St Dennis on the track to further success.
Sounds of the euphonium returns to St Martin-in-the-Fields
July 20, 2018
Martin Smith of Horsham Band keeps his comeback on a high profile track with a forthcoming performance at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
Footscray-Yarraville prepares for European homage
July 20, 2018
Footscray-Yarraville City Band prepares for an emotional tour of Europe with a fund raising initiative to help them on their way.
Top Kat strengthens Friary National prospects
July 20, 2018
Katherine Hawkins joins the cornet ranks of Friary Guildford as they look towards their Albert Hall National Final assault.
New principals to lead Fairey to Open
July 20, 2018
Stephanie Wilkins and Adam Bokaris take on the principal cornet and solo euphonium roles with Fairey as they look towards Symphony Hall.
Co-op faces crisis in the most critical period of 100 year history
July 19, 2018
Co-operative Funeralcare Band is facing an uncertain future as sponsors announce withdrawal of a century of financial support and ask band to vacate rehearsal premises.
World Rankings — July Update
July 19, 2018
Despite being a relatively quiet month of contesting, German outfit Bayerische Brassband Akademie (3BA) continue to make good progress up the rankings ladder.
Imperial Echoes for Black Dyke in Austria
July 19, 2018
The Yorkshire champion returns from a very special Proms appearance in Innsbruck with the imperial echoes of the applause still ringing in their ears.
