News / 2018
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Radio: Listen to the Band
April 11, 2018
The final two bars of music from Frank Renton at the BBC — so don't miss them.
Interview with Tom Davoren in Palanga
April 08, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren to find out more about his trip to Palanga with Filton Concert Band — and about the venue that may host the 2020 European Championships.
Report & Result: 2018 North American Brass Band Championship
April 08, 2018
Fountain City reclaim the title in Fort Wayne with section awards heading to San Antonio, Rockville, Triangle Brass Band, Fountain City Honors Band and Triangle Youth Academy
Scots thank Welsh for a night to remember in Perth
April 06, 2018
The Scottish Brass Band Association has thanked Philip Harper and Cory Band for a memorable visit north of the border.
2018 European own-choices revealed
April 06, 2018
A change of dynamic may be heard at the European Championships in Utrecht after EBBA reveals the list of own-choice test-pieces to be played by the competing bands.
2018 National Finals set works announced
April 06, 2018
The test-pieces to be played at Cheltenham and the Royal Albert Hall have been announced.
Brass Bands England announce new CEO
April 06, 2018
Brass Bands England spring a surprise as British Bandsman Managing Editor Kenneth Crookston is appointed to the £50,000 a year leadership role of the organisation.
Webster becomes leading charity ambassador
April 05, 2018
Roger Webster has become an ambassador for the leading international music charity, Music for All.
Lyn Oakes tailored to meet banding demand
April 05, 2018
A family company with a worldwide reputation hopes to make a huge impression on its Spring Festival debut next month.
Tredegar to premiere Tallis masterpiece
April 05, 2018
Tredegar Band to give the world premiere of a brass band arrangement of the Thomas Tallis masterpiece 'Spem in Alium' at Llandaff Cathedral in May
New MD at Woodhouse
April 05, 2018
Richard Windle is the new Musical Director at Woodhouse Prize Band.
Judges delighted with next generation
April 05, 2018
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators have been delighted with the response to their latest 'Youth Adjudication' initiative — despite the terrible weather in Yorkshire!
Shrewsbury enjoys Easter break
April 05, 2018
Shrewsbury Brass Band certainly enjoyed their Easter break with a concert tour to the Isle of Wight.
Roberts takes wing for musical travels
April 05, 2018
Welsh conductor Craig Roberts has been racking up the air miles on his musical travels.
Kapitol Promotions launch Cathedral Concert series
April 05, 2018
The organisers of the National Championships of Great Britain have launched the first of their Cathedral Concert series promotions featuring Flowers Band
Champions set to launch BrassPass.tv
April 05, 2018
You can watch the twin champions of Scotland and Wales in action at BrassPass.tv this evening live from St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh — all for £4.99
Australians to honour their fallen far from home
April 05, 2018
The Footscray-Yarraville City Band will head to Europe later this year to honour the men who gave their lives in the First World War.
An added accompaniment to the IBBSS in Swansea
April 05, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs adds another added extra to attract delegates to the International Brass Band Summer School Course in Swansea.
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Heartfield takes over at Skelmanthorpe
April 05, 2018
The experienced Martin Heartfield has taken over the baton at Cheltenham qualifiers Skelmanthorpe.
Cory join cream of Scottish Youth for Perth concert
April 04, 2018
Cory and the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland will be in action in Perth this evening — so get along and enjoy a great night of musical entertainment.
World Rankings — April Update
April 04, 2018
Lots of movement throughout the rankings table following the recent round of UK regional championships.
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National Youth ready to showcase 66th anniversary talent
April 04, 2018
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be showcasing its latest generation of music talent under Bramwell Tovey this weekend.
Entries open for West Midlands BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet contest
April 04, 2018
If you want to try and top the charts in the West Midlands then get your entries in now.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
April 04, 2018
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...
Family baton ties continue at Usk
April 04, 2018
After 15 years at the helm Jeff Jones steps aside to allow his son Jamie to take up the baton at Usk Town
