News / 2019
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Bands still waiting for UK Band of the Year payments
July 13, 2019
4BR has been informed that competing bands at the inaugural BrassPass.tv UK Band of the Year contest are still waiting for their prize money and entry payments.
Cultural cash boost for Eikanger
July 13, 2019
Norwegian National Champion gains a substantial philanthropic cash boost plus a government top up to help them with their future cultural initiatives and development.
Carlton Main sign young cornet star
July 12, 2019
The talented young cornet player Lucy Heeley has joined Carlton Main Frickley
4BR Shop: Majestic 2.5 octave glockenspiel
July 12, 2019
Ev-entz has a fantastic summer deal on the Majestic glockenspiel
Report & Results: 2019 South of Ireland Band Championships
July 12, 2019
Lourdes Brass Band claim the senior award at the most prestigious brass and concert band contest in Ireland.
4BR Shop: Father Abraham
July 12, 2019
There is a wonderful take on a classic children's tune by composer Michael Pilley — ideal for youth bands to perform in concerts.
Filton's fond farewell to Davoren
July 12, 2019
Filton Concert Brass has bid a a fond farewell to their inspirational MD Tom Davoren as he prepares for a new musical chapter in his life in the USA.
Band Supplies second hand Summer Sizzlers
July 12, 2019
Looking for a great bargain on some great instruments — then Band Supplies have some sizzling deals on at the moment.
National Youth Championships gain an extra Sparke
July 12, 2019
Brass Bands England announce Philip Sparke's 'Saint-Saens Variations' will test the Championship Section bands at the 2020 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.
Report & Result: 2019 New Zealand Champion of Champions
July 12, 2019
A new name appears on the famous Errol Mason Memorial Trophy as Toby Pringle of Wellington Brass becomes the 2019 Champion of Champions in Hamilton.
20 year accolade for White River Brass sextet
July 12, 2019
Brett Baker and his trombone friends notch up a great 20 year anniversary with their most recent appearance.
Brass Band Summer School announces exciting collaboration
July 11, 2019
Music hot off the press from Prima Vista Musikk will be used to test the bands in a fun way at the forthcoming Brass Band Summer School.
4BR Shop: Vincent Bach triple trumpet case
July 11, 2019
What's the best way to transport a trio of trumpets around? The Vincent Bach triple trumpet case of course from Band Supplies at a very special price.
Davis joins the Union
July 11, 2019
Unite the Union announces a new member to its ranks in Musical Director John Davis.
2019 New Zealand Championships underway
July 11, 2019
The oldest National Championships in the world are currently underway in Hamilton, with the solo and ensemble events taking place before the band championships. Watch it live too...
Thornton heads to Grimethorpe
July 09, 2019
Dr David Thornton has left his role as Resident Conductor at Brighouse & Rastrick to become Musical Director at Grimethorpe Colliery Band with immediate effect.
French and Austrian links bring Eikanger season to fantastico close
July 09, 2019
The Norwegian champion links up with French conductor Florent Didier and takes its Nordic entertainment to Innsbruck to round off their season...
TCTC Group expands community music support
July 09, 2019
The TCTC Group has expanded its community support of music making to include wind band players as well as brass.
Derwent aims low with latest initiative
July 09, 2019
Derwent Brass has come up with a new way to give low brass players performance opportunities.
Buzz off after New Zealand Nationals
July 09, 2019
Byron Newton will make his final appearance with defending champion Wellington Brass at the forthcoming New Zealand National Championships.
Brass of the Saff leads centenary celebrations
July 09, 2019
The wonderful Brass of the Saff youth band has played its part alongside plenty of new friends in celebrating the centenary of the city of Leicester.
Still time to team up with Lovatt and Houlding
July 09, 2019
If you want to enjoy a great masterclass experience from Mike Lovatt and Chris Houlding then there is still time to sign up.
New jazz lead at RNCM
July 09, 2019
The renowned jazz performer, composer and arranger Steve Berry has been appointed as the new Head of Jazz & Improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Report & Result: 2019 Brighouse Festival of Brass
July 09, 2019
Hepworth reclaim the march & hymn tune honours with a Wizard of a performance under Mark Bentham.
Report & Results: 2019 Shirebrook Entertainment Contest
July 09, 2019
Enderby lead the way at Shirebrook as Amington claims the Section B honours
