News / 2018
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4BR Shop: Stick it in the bag...
June 27, 2018
Forget Hermes or Chanel — it's a hard wearing stick bag from Ev-entz that you need to carry all that percussion stuff around in...
Wales to use application process for Euro youth representation
June 26, 2018
Youth bands wishing to represent Wales at the 2019 European Championships will have to seek nomination by application rather than contesting...
Television company seeks Whit Friday images for Sky Arts programme
June 26, 2018
The company behind a forthcoming major series on Sky Arts is looking for some help in including historic images and film on it forthcoming series on Sky Arts.
Entries open for Dewsbury event
June 26, 2018
The popular Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association Open contest is now looking for entrants...
Two top film titles now available at Brass Band Music Shop
June 26, 2018
The brilliant music from the films 'The Greatest Showman' and 'Moana' are now available from Brass Band Music Shop — and just in time for those summer concerts too!
Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England
June 26, 2018
After taking up his new role Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston gives his first major interview to 4BR
4BR Shop: If its tuned you're looking for...
June 26, 2018
We have the perfect starter xylophone from our friends at Ev-entz
Hidden treasures unearthed by banding historians
June 26, 2018
Tim Mutum and Don Robinson became Howard Carter and Lord Caernarvon when they looked through the dusty archives of R Smith and Co recently — unearthing a great Vaughan Williams gem...
SBBA helps Broxburn secure its Future...
June 26, 2018
The Scottish Brass Band Association continues to invest in its grass roots by helping Broxburn & Livingston Future Brass with their youth development.
Hirst takes over the helm at Shirley
June 26, 2018
David Hirst has been appointed the new Principal Conductor at Shirley Band — and is joined by a raft of new signings.
Burnett takes baton at GCG
June 26, 2018
The experienced Bob Burnett will take Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band to the Welsh National Eisteddfod in August.
Victorian reign at Skelmanthorpe
June 26, 2018
Skelmanthorpe Band has signed Victoria Hallworth on baritone as they look forward to Cheltenham
Guards Brass to showcase Tallis masterpiece
June 25, 2018
Guards Brass will perform the magnificent 'Spem In Alium' by Thomas Tallis as part of their annual Household Division Music Festival.
Brass in the Shirebrook Park
June 25, 2018
If the sun keeps shining them there is plenty of great music to enjoy in Shirebrook over the next couple of months.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
June 25, 2018
Two new programmes from Phillip Hunt — and all at the new time of 8.00pm.
World Rankings — June Update
June 25, 2018
Significant moves in the top 10 as Valaisia move up to second following their European Championships success in Utrecht.
4BR Shop: Give it a bash!
June 25, 2018
We have a special 'Percussion Week' on at the 4BR Shop — so why not get your hands on something brilliant to hit, beat, bash or smash...
Poet reveals private passion for brass bands
June 25, 2018
The award winning poet Kim Moore has revealed that brass band music is something of a 'Private Passion' of hers — including the classic march, 'Slaidburn'.
Sun is shining in the sky...
June 24, 2018
As ELO once sang — 'there ain't a cloud in sight' today — so why not enjoy a brass band concert in the park. It's better than worrying about the England football team and the latest Brexit travails on Love Island...
4BR Shop: Go straight, cupped or practice...
June 23, 2018
If its a straight, cup or practice mute at a great price you are looking for today, then go 4BR shopping...
Plenty of prizes to play for at Foden's annual Solo, Duet & Quartet contest day
June 23, 2018
There really is something to play for at Foden's annual contest — from the youngest to the oldest and all stops in between — including a great new family duet category...
Wales seeks community approach to composer pathways
June 23, 2018
A new four pronged initiative to help Welsh composers has been launched to create a community of shared learning and collaboration experience.
4BR Shop: Flash the plastic!
June 22, 2018
There is a great deal on the iconic plastic pTrumpet through the 4BR Shop at the moment thanks to Band Supplies.
Jagger makes stone's throw move to sop
June 22, 2018
Rob Jagger has made the move from bumper-up to soprano cornet for Grand Shield champion Hammonds.
