News / 2019
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Contenders ready for worldwide British Open
August 27, 2019
18 world class bands will battle to create the start of their own British Open dynasty at Symphony Hall, with a worldwide audience ready to enjoy them trying...
4BR Quiz: Bank Holiday Quiz
August 25, 2019
Time to get those thinking caps on again if you want to win a DVD of the 'Highlights of the 2019 European Championships' from Montreux.
Talented quartet joins City of Cardiff ranks
August 25, 2019
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band has welcomed four new talented players to their ranks.
An experienced lead set to inspire Glossop Old
August 25, 2019
David W Ashworth takes up the baton at Glossop Old.
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Classic 4B Cornet Mouthpiece Gold
August 25, 2019
The classic mouthpiece from Denis Wick...
Fowles play at Enderby
August 25, 2019
Mike Fowles will lead a weekend training course net month hosted by the Enderby Band
4BR Shop: Brass Band Rock! — Youth Brass Band (PDF SET)
August 25, 2019
A great little piece from composer Tom Davoren for a beginner's band to get to grips with and to get feet tapping...
New British Open era offers potential long term benefits for competing bands
August 25, 2019
The organisers of the British Open tell 4BR that the decision to live-broadcast the 2019 contest offers immediate as well as the potential for long term benefits for competing bands as well as its audience.
Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England
August 23, 2019
In the first of three interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the forthcoming Brass Band Conference with BBE CEO Kenny Crookston.
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The Music Man returns
August 23, 2019
Bramwell Tovey's triumphant return to the conducting rostrum has been greeted by acclaim by American critics.
UniBrass looking for new trustees
August 23, 2019
The UniBrass Foundation is looking for new trustees to carry on its innovative work — so why not give it a go...
Kirkbymoorside look forward to another double century
August 22, 2019
A band with a rich community history raises over £370,000 to secure the next 200 years of its future...
RNCM to extend successful Young Middle Brass scheme
August 21, 2019
Free weekend workshops for low brass will be extended for another year at the RNCM in Manchester.
4BR Sunday Quiz: The winner
August 20, 2019
You had to come up with a bit of saintly intervention to find the answer to our latest quiz.
Delegates already booked in for 2020 IBBSS
August 20, 2019
The success of the recent International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea has already seen people signing up for 2020.
4BR Shop: Denis Wick SM Travel Mute — Baritone
August 20, 2019
The perfect way to ensure that baritone players are kept in practice...
Hyde Park encore for Snowdown Colliery Welfare
August 20, 2019
The sound of a brass band has been heard at one of London's iconic bandstands...
4BR Shop: Speak Softly, Love (Theme from 'The Godfather')
August 20, 2019
Go all Marlon Brando with this beautiful euphonium solo from Kirklees Music
Death of Allison Allen
August 20, 2019
The death has been reported of the popular Arrow Valley player Allison Allen.
Whitburn part of 5 star review at Edinburgh Festival
August 20, 2019
The Scottish Open champion joins artistic forces for critically acclaimed concert performance as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Take Pride in brass
August 18, 2019
Half a century of a pioneering battle for equal rights will be celebrated with a special brass band concert in Boarshurst next month.
4BR Sunday Quiz: The French Connection
August 18, 2019
All you have to do is identify the link and three great CDs with a Gallic musical flavour could be yours to enjoy...
The making of Battle of the Brass Bands
August 16, 2019
An exclusive look behind the scenes at how the forthcoming Sky Arts documentary series Battle of the Brass Bands made it to our screens...
Brass Band World magazine: August edition out now...
August 16, 2019
The August edition of Brass Band World is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that make for essential reading...
