News / 2018
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Youthful principal to lead at Poulton
November 09, 2018
19 year old Robert Lambert has been appointed as the new principal cornet of Poulton-le-Fylde Band and will benfit from the experience of former top-man, Neil Jones next to him.
Davoren to lead youth development day in Gloucester
November 09, 2018
Tom Davoren will lead a free training youth development day early next year in Gloucester.
Exciting climax to Welsh League series in Cardiff
November 09, 2018
The third leg of the 2018 Welsh League series will take place in Cardiff later this month.
Fenwick takes over the helm at Easington Colliery
November 09, 2018
Easington Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as their new Musical Director.
More Pain more gain for Besses
November 09, 2018
Two new arrivals — including the experienced Kenny Pain on principal cornet offers a great boost for Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Radio: World of Brass
November 09, 2018
Plenty of fantastic brass band music to enjoy from John Maines
Finding out more about student life at Salford
November 09, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren and students at the University of Salford to find out more about its pioneering brass band studies course
Lovatt leads the way as Brass in Concert attracts more audience interaction
November 09, 2018
The incredible Mike Lovatt will be one of the 'must see' attractions at Brass in Concert this year, as organisers enhance their audience interaction theme.
Wales opens doors for Spring Festival qualification
November 08, 2018
The Welsh Open once again offers bands the chance to enjoy a great day of music making in Porthcawl — all with the added bonus of a grand prize fund and an invite to the British Open Spring Festival.
International award for Sparke's worldwide contribution
November 08, 2018
Composer Philip Sparke to receive the prestigious International Award at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.
Black Dyke and Cory to feature at Symphony Hall and Town Hall
November 07, 2018
The Yorkshire champions and British Open winners have been booked to perform Sunday afternoon concerts at Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall in early 2019
The dangers of under-insurance
November 07, 2018
A quick reminder of the dangers of not having an up to date insurance policy for your band...
Bonanza boost for Broxburn & Livingston youngsters
November 07, 2018
Great music making, a mountain of pizza and a day enjoying the fun at the Fire Station gives the youngsters of Broxburn & Livingston Future Brass a great boost ahead of their Perth contest appearance.
BTM add their brass to Help for Heroes release
November 07, 2018
The BTM Band has joined plenty of celebrities to boost the funds for the Help for Heroes charity.
Report & Results: 2018 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition
November 07, 2018
There was plenty of keen competition from first timers to veterans at a tremendous Foden's event — with prizes galore for the winners.
New youth band looking to boost numbers in Oxfordshire
November 07, 2018
A new youth band is being set up to give youngsters exciting musical opportunities in Oxfordshire.
Report & Results: 2018 Yorkshire & Humberside BBA contest
November 07, 2018
Westoe lead the way at Dewsbury with section victories for Uppermill and University of Nottingham
Report & Result: 2018 Borders Entertainment Contest
November 07, 2018
Annan Town claim the entertainment honours in Innerleithen to claim the Scottish Borders Trophy.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
November 07, 2018
The 150th anniversary of the death of the great Italian opera composer Gioacchino Rossini is marked by some splendid music chosen by Philip Hunt.
UniBrass judges announced
November 06, 2018
The judges who will mark the 2019 musical exam papers in Bangor have been announced.
National Youth acclaim for Barbican performance
November 06, 2018
The performance of the National Youth Band of Great Britain alongside the London Symphony Orchestra for James MacMillan's 'For the Fallen' has gained critical acclaim — and you can hear why.
Black ops end at Penicuik
November 06, 2018
The eight year musical partnership between Penicuik Band and MD Stuart Black has come to an end.
Warm welcome for Atlantic visitors
November 06, 2018
There will be a warm welcome for Atlantic Brass Band as they reach the UK later this month — especially from their friends at the TCTC Group Band. .
New President takes office in Leicestershire
November 06, 2018
The respected Ian Bartram has been elected as the new President of the Leicestershire Brass Band Association.
Death of David Chaulk
November 06, 2018
The death has been announced of the musician and businessman David Chaulk.
