News / 2019
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Interview with Fiona Hyslop MSP
June 21, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Scotland's Minister for Culture at the MEPG Celebration Day event at Glasgow's Concert Hall.
One Show spotlight for Birkwood's young brass stars
June 21, 2019
The work under taken by Michael Dodd in inspiring the future generations of Grimethorpe Colliery Band players was recently featured on the prime-time BBC1 'One Show'.
California dreaming as McKenzie takes NABBC title back to USA
June 20, 2019
American conductor Craig McKenzie claims the National Association of Brass Band Conductors Conductor Competition title after a high quality battle of the batons.
Welsh banding history spotlight
June 20, 2019
The renowned music historian Prof Trevor Herbert will present a lecture on the remarkable history of the Welsh brass band movement later today.
Wychavon Festival signs up for BBE BandSafe training programme
June 19, 2019
The Wychavon Festival will be undertaking Brass Bands England BandSafe training to benefit all their competing bands.
Report & Results: 2019 Durham County BBA March & Hymn Tune
June 19, 2019
Easington Colliery Band leads the way in the march and hymn tune stakes at Beamish.
Tredegar to showcase Band of Year programme in Birmingham
June 19, 2019
The Welsh Champion will be showcasing their BrassPass 'Band of the Year' set in a joint concert also featuring major works by Gregson, Wilby and Edward Elgar.
Brighouse announce open rehearsal ahead of Band of the Year
June 18, 2019
The Yorkshire champion has announced that it will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of its BrassPass 'Band of the Year'.
Report & Result: 2019 West of England Bandsmans Festival
June 18, 2019
Camborne lead the way in Bugle as they claim the Royal Trophy for the 40th time, whilst there are section wins for Forest of Dean Brass, Wooton under Edge & District, Redruth Town, St Austell Youth and Soundhouse Brass Juniors.
Brass Bands England takes BandSafe training on the road
June 18, 2019
If your band is concerned about Child Performance Licensing issues then BBE is offering training to ensure all aspects are covered.
Black Dyke to showcase Band of the Year programme
June 18, 2019
Black Dyke will hold an open rehearsal ahead of its BrassPass Band of the Year challenge this weekend — with a trio of world premiere works being given an airing.
Earby honours heroes and stalwart
June 17, 2019
The Earby Band has paid its tribute to those who took part in the historic D Day Landings as well as a hero of their own.
Report & Results: 2019 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune
June 17, 2019
Milnrow claims the silverware at Hebden Bridge.
New MD at East Riding of Yorkshire
June 17, 2019
The experienced Frank Hoyland has become the new MD at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.
Report & Results: 2019 Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
June 17, 2019
Skelmanthorpe takes the march and hymn tune honours at Morley
Staines combine to help Kenya Trust
June 17, 2019
Brass and voice come together to help raise funds for wonderful projects in Kenya.
Results: 2019 French Open Championship
June 17, 2019
Flowers claim a third French Open title in Amboise
Radio: Sounds of Brass
June 17, 2019
A touch of the Iberian peninsula with the music from Phillip Hunt this week.
International profile for Geneva
June 16, 2019
The Geneva Group has become the new principal sponsor of the International Brass Band Summer School course in Swansea.
McCann to lead Open cooperation
June 16, 2019
Phillip McCann will led the cooperation band at the British Open in September.
As good for you today as it's always been...
June 16, 2019
The newly baked Hovis Bread advert still maintains its link to its iconic past with Ashington Colliery Band providing the soundtrack to the famous boy on the bike...
Brass in Concert draws announced
June 16, 2019
The draws for the 2019 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been made by sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch.
Report & Results: 2019 Whit Friday (Saddleworth & Oldham)
June 15, 2019
The Yorkshire Champion, Brighouse & Rastrick led by Dr David Thornton make it a quartet of Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday titles boosted by over £8,000 in prize money.
Report & Results: 2019 Whit Friday (Tameside)
June 15, 2019
Foden's take the spoils at the Tameside Whit Friday Championships once again.
