News / 2018
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James Gourlay recognised as one of America's top 30 arts professionals of the year
December 05, 2018
James Gourlay's work in rejuvenating the artistic and financial success of Pittsburgh's River City Brass has been recognised by one of America's most influential on-line music publications.
Brass for Africa donation boost
December 05, 2018
The work of the Brass for Africa Charity has received a wonderful boost with the imminent arrival of over 200 instruments.
West of England Area judges announced
December 05, 2018
The line-up of judges that will make the decisions at the 2019 Area Championships have been announced.
Bodmin delight at successful youth band launch
December 05, 2018
The future of Bodmin Town Band looks rosy as launch of youth band starts with success.
Death of George Annan
December 05, 2018
The death has been announced of the respected conductor and musician, George Annan — the founder of Perthshire Brass Band.
Dobson claims third British Composer Award
December 05, 2018
Simon Dobson has won his third British Composer Award for his major brass band work, 'The Turing Test'.
Interview with Simon Dobson
December 04, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..
A4 Brass Quartet gain latest ambassadorial accolade
December 04, 2018
The critically acclaimed quartet of brass band musicians become Honorary Associate Artists of the Royal Northern College of Music.
Trustee Indemnity for brass bands
December 03, 2018
It is important that your band knows about trustee indemnity...
Stockport and Parker part musical ways
December 03, 2018
The musical partnership between Stockport Silver Band and MD Alex Parker has come to an end.
Adjudicator's test-piece, percussion and conducting workshop details confirmed
December 03, 2018
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators have confirmed the details of their Area test piece workshops.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
December 03, 2018
Philip Hunt provides his usual mix of great brass band music.
UniBrass Foundation gains new trustee
December 03, 2018
The UniBrass Foundation welcomes Sophie Hart as a new trustee.
Radio: All Brass Radio
December 03, 2018
Plenty of great new tracks have forced their way in to the charts with Dr Jim Fox.
Report & Results: 2018 Scottish Youth Festival
December 03, 2018
Away from the senior battles, there was plenty of fantastic playing over two weekends of the Scottish Youth Festival
2019 European youth test pieces announced
December 02, 2018
Works by talented composers Daniel Hall and Stephen Hodel will test the bands at the sixth European Youth Championships in Montreux.
European Brexit for Scotland in 2019?
December 01, 2018
It appears that Scotland may not have any senior representation at the European Championships in Montreux in 2019 as champion band Whitburn reportedly declines invitation to compete.
Gray days to continue at Foden's in 2019
November 29, 2018
After the memorable success in winning the National Championship this year, Russell Gray will lead Foden's at the North West Area, British Open and in defence of their Albert Hall title in 2019.
Tredegar to provide Gala Concert entertainment at UniBrass Championship
November 28, 2018
The artistically inventive Welsh band will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at the 2019 UniBrass Championships in Bangor.
Gregson and Waespi lead Winds of Change
November 28, 2018
Renowned composers Edward Gregson and Oliver Waespi head to Palanga to inspire a new generation of Lithuanian brass band writers.
Ritter claims Welsh Conductor Award for third time
November 28, 2018
Gareth Ritter, the conductor of the Welsh League Champions Ebbw Valley and Taff Vale Brass has been presented with the prestigious Eric James Memorial Award.
2019 London & Southern Counties Area adjudication teams announced
November 28, 2018
The adjudicators who will make the all important decisions at the 2019 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships have been announced.
Blidworth welcomes new cornet signing
November 28, 2018
13 year old rising cornet star Corey Kohut has become the latest signing at Blidworth Welfare Band
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
November 28, 2018
More music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme
