News / 2019
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Lofthouse celebrate 20th anniversary with grand generosity
October 29, 2019
Lofthouse 2000 round off their 20th anniversary celebrations and CD launch with a wonderful donation to their local hospice.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
October 29, 2019
Music to commemorate as well as remember on a very special weekend.
McQueen's help bring the sound of brass band music to Uganda
October 29, 2019
The renowned instrument repairers and renovators use they expertise to restore over 30 instruments to be sent to Uganda to help the work of a leading music charity.
Report & Results: 2019 Netherlands National Championships
October 25, 2019
There are double and triple-dutch successes for conductors in Utrecht as Brass band Schoonhoven (above), Pro-Rege, Gereformeerde, Immanuel and Brass band Heman claim national titles.
Russell Gray to lead UniBrass Foundation conducting course for students
October 25, 2019
Russell Gray will lead a new initiative between the UniBrass Foundation, Brass Bands England and the National Association of Brass Band conductors.
30 year tenure comes to an end at St. Kilda
October 25, 2019
One of the longest musical partnerships in New Zealand banding has come to an end.
Resident addition at Raunds Temperance
October 25, 2019
Martin Dawson has been appointed resident conductor at Raunds Temperance Band to work with MD Jonathan Pippen.
Participation focus at 2020 National Youth Championships
October 25, 2019
Brass Bands England aim to build on 2019 success with a focus on participation, fun and excellence at their flagship National Youth Championships.
Collective support aims to keep England in heart of Europe
October 25, 2019
A new initiative will see traditional rivalry put to one side as top English bands offer financial support to each other to fly the brass banding flag in Europe.
Report & Results: 2019 Oxfordshire & District BBA Entertainment Contest
October 24, 2019
Michelmersh Silver and Reading Spring Gardens lead the way at a splendid day of entertainment.
Brass Band United for charity concert
October 24, 2019
Top brass band players will get together under the baton of the great Richard Evans this weekend for a charity concert aimed at helping youngsters back into their local communities.
New MD takes the helm at North Skelton
October 24, 2019
All smiles from the players as Gareth Sykes becomes the new Musical Director at North Skelton Band
Foden's tutors inspire East Anglian youth
October 24, 2019
Tutors from Foden's Band have helped inspire young players from the age of 10 upwards at the recent East Anglian Brass Band Association Brass Training Day.
Hands-on help for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student
October 24, 2019
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's MMus in Brass Band Conducting course has already proved its worth with first year student Tom Stoneman.
Black Dyke ready for Japan tour
October 23, 2019
Black Dyke Band will fly out to Japan this weekend for their latest high profile tour of the country, with MD Prof Nicholas Childs making his 1000th concert appearance with the band.
Interim administrator appointed for National Youth Bands
October 23, 2019
The experienced Alun F Williams takes on interim administrative organisational control of the National Youth Band of Great Britain following the death of Philip Biggs.
Crofton welcomes new signings ahead of Championship challenge
October 23, 2019
Crofton Silver Band has welcomed a brace of new signings as they look ahead to making their top flight debuts in 2020.
New duo take musical lead at Annan
October 23, 2019
Andrew Warriner and Simon Railton take on the conducting leadership at Annan Town.
International Stamp of approval at Grimethorpe
October 22, 2019
Grimethorpe Colliery Band makes musical link with leading American composer Dr Jack Stamp.
Hirst to take 50 year repeat bow
October 22, 2019
David Hirst will return to the stage of a concert that he first graced as a player half a century ago...
4BR Shop: With His First Breath (Paul Lovatt Cooper)
October 22, 2019
You can now buy all the latest great releases from the pen of Paul Lovatt Cooper from the 4BR Shop.
New resident at Fishburn
October 22, 2019
John Pearson becomes the new resident conductor at Fishburn Band.
Report & Results: 2019 NWABBA Rochdale Contest
October 22, 2019
Oldham Band (Lees) lead the prize winners at the popular NWABBA Rochdale contest with wins for Diggle, Hade Edge, Whitworth Vale & Healey and Tewit Silver
Titan trio revealed
October 22, 2019
The three winners of our weekend quiz have finally been rounded up...
Wantage Award winners
October 22, 2019
There were prizes galore for the hard working players of Wantage Silver Band.
