News / 2020
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4BR Quiz: Weekend quiz
October 25, 2020
Something to while away the hours as we endure lockdown restrictions in different tiers, forms and guidance this weekend...
Worldwide audience to pick Brass in Concert 'Champion of Champions'
October 25, 2020
A free online weekend of fantastic Brass in Concert entertainment will see audiences at home pick their favourite 'Champion of Champions' performances.
Tricky Dicky beats everyone off the Xmas start line
October 24, 2020
If you are looking to put a festive smile on faces this year then why not get a perfect stocking filler from Richard Evans...
Sage Gateshead gains funding help
October 24, 2020
The Brass in Concert venue receives £1.8 million "vital funding" from the Culture Recovery Fund.
Culture Recovery Fund boosts for Welsh bands
October 24, 2020
A number of Welsh bands have been successful in their applications for Cultural Recovery Fund awards from the Arts Council of Wales to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wilkins heads to Queensbury as new flugel
October 23, 2020
Former Fairey Band principal cornet Steph Wilkins will take over the flugel horn role at Black Dyke Band.
Brass Bands England announces new career opportunities
October 22, 2020
BBE invests Culture Recovery Funding in job opportunities to benefit banding — and you could be the right person to do them.
Nearly Salsa time from Dan Jenkins Music
October 22, 2020
There is plenty of great music to enjoy — and more to come from composer Dan Jenkins through his website.
4BR Shop: Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
October 22, 2020
A great price for a great cup mute from the iconic brand of Humes & Berg.
Black Dyke announces Culture Recovery Fund projects
October 22, 2020
Black Dyke will target education, small ensemble repertoire and community engagement as the core ambitions of its recovery fund award.
The countdown to the Christmas carol season begins...
October 22, 2020
Strata Brass to bring new take on a Charles Dickens family favourite to our screens this Christmas.
New Brummie solo competition looks for lyrical talent
October 22, 2020
A new online solo competition will be looking for the best lyrical solo players from around the world.
Cobalt Brass help support World Mental Health Day
October 21, 2020
A virtual concert by the Cobalt Brass quintet has helped to raise over £1900 for the mental health charity Mind.
Hepworth gain funding for innovative projects
October 21, 2020
Performances linked to the world renowned sculptor Dame Barbara Hepworth will provide the centrepiece of a successful grant funding projects by Hepworth Band.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
October 21, 2020
More great music from Chris Helme in the heart of Yorkshire.
Denis Wick retains gold standard with latest covers
October 21, 2020
The popularity of Denis Wick stretchable bell covers is down to a combination of respect, trust and excellence according to one its of its leading retail sellers.
Naxos delight at Rutter explosion of success
October 21, 2020
Naxos Recordings have told 4BR that the commercial success of Black Dyke's latest CD release shows that brass bands have the ability to appeal to critics and listeners alike.
Hindmarsh provides musical opinion on Gregson
October 20, 2020
Paul Hindmarsh has written an extended article of appreciation in the leading Musical Opinion publication on the career of composer Edward Gregson.
Pandemic victory in low brass competition
October 20, 2020
A new work that reflects on the ongoing challenges posed by the Coronavirus has won the inaugural When Tuba Come One composer competition.
BBE issues 3 tier Coronavirus clarification
October 20, 2020
Brass Bands England issues its guidance on how the three tier alert system in England affects bands.
Welsh set to discuss further national progress
October 20, 2020
Welsh banding will be able to discuss further proposals for a new national representative body
National Youth Band to host free online workshops
October 20, 2020
Find out more about the National Youth Band, a potential career in British Army Music and how to overcome your fears of composing for brass — and all for free.
New Autumn music to enjoy at Wobplay.com
October 20, 2020
The sounds of changing colours and timbres from some of the banding world's great performers to enjoy at Wobplay.com
New signing at St Dennis
October 20, 2020
Cornish band welcomes signing of the experienced horn player Sarah Whitehead
Marquee signals the brilliant return of brass at Birkwood
October 19, 2020
A great idea, a wonderful donation, lots of brasstastic children and teacher Mike Dodd wrapped up warm means the sound of brass has returned to Birkwood Primary School.
