News / 2020
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Black Dyke claim top spot in Classical Music charts
October 17, 2020
Black Dyke's latest Naxos release reached number 1 in the Classical Music Charts as it continues to make worldwide impression on listeners.
Alcorn to lead BBE webinar
October 16, 2020
Michael Alcorn will lead the next Brass Band England presentation on creating socially-distanced band performances — so sign up — you could well need it!
Fancy winning a 60 grand Grand joanna...?
October 16, 2020
If you can impress Jamie Cullum with an original song about how their nominated good cause would benefit from winning a grand piano, then you can start tickling £60Ks worth of old joanna...
4BR Shop: b# Instrument Soak
October 16, 2020
You can still get the opportunity to give your instrument a bit of tender loving care...
Globetrotting guests on Besson Fridays at Home
October 16, 2020
Thomas Ruedi and Harmen Vanhoorne are the guests tonight — with tales from Switzerland, New Zealand and Nora Batty's home to be enjoyed...
Zoe Lovatt-Cooper steps down from Black Dyke
October 16, 2020
A new family addition brings a decade of Queensbury music making to an end for Black Dyke's star flugel player.
Registration open for 2021 National Youth Band of Scotland course
October 16, 2020
You should be first in the queue to book your place on the 2021 National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course.
4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Caps
October 16, 2020
Make sure you add that little bit of extra help to you instrument with the superb Heavy Bottom Caps.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
October 15, 2020
Brass band music from around the world centred on the heart of Yorkshire with Chris Helme
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Stretchable Bell Covers (Full Brass Band Set)
October 14, 2020
A full set of stretchable bell covers for your band produced by Denis Wick and sold through Band Supplies Ltd.
Fernie brings together youngsters As One
October 14, 2020
Composer Alan Fernie has led youngsters from Scotland and Africa in a tribute to empowerment through music with his new composition.
Heron to lead RNCM Conducting Masterclass for Wind & Brass
October 14, 2020
Mark Heron and Clark Rundell and will two weekends of masterclasses for conductors looking to develop their wind and brass talents.
Suited and booted victory for Slide Action ensemble
October 14, 2020
The Slide Action Trombone Quartet claims £10,000 first prize at prestigious Royal Overseas League Mixed Ensemble Competition.
Griffiths takes euph lead at Leeds Conservatoire
October 14, 2020
The Hammonds Band MD Morgan Griffiths to help develop euphonium student talent at Leeds Conservatoire.
Abingdon 'Keep the Rhythm Going'
October 14, 2020
Abingdon Concert Band is looking for players to join them for a virtual world premiere of a new celebratory work from the pen of MD, Neil Brownless.
Death of Bob Wyatt
October 14, 2020
The death has been reported of Bob Wyatt the hugely respected former conductor of Stockport Schools Brass Band.
BEM celebrations for Graham
October 14, 2020
Des Graham of the Third Carrickfergus Band from Northern Ireland has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Bring back Norman...
October 13, 2020
There is a bit of a historical precedent of brass bands finding it hard to get money from a Tory government it seems, despite having an unlikely alley of our cause in 1973...
Black Dyke receives emergency funding help
October 12, 2020
Yorkshire champion Black Dyke is to receive £76,000 from the Culture Recovery Fund to help sustain their future.
International success for Daws
October 12, 2020
Isobel Daws claims prestigious international trombone title to add to her CV of success.
Fairey offer congratulations to BEM honour
October 12, 2020
The Fairey Band has added to the congratulations that have come the way of supporter and Vice-President Tony Greenham on his award of a British Empire Medal.
Astley link with stars for free Brass Day
October 11, 2020
Astley Youth Band links up with leading brass band performers for a free Brass Day. So don't miss out on the chance from learning from the best...
Black Dyke heads towards top of Classical Music charts with latest release
October 11, 2020
Black Dyke's latest CD release has propelled itself towards the very top of the official classical music charts after being featured as Album of the Week on the Classic fm radio station.
Medallist OBE Award to Tewit President
October 10, 2020
Colin Gibbs, the President of Tewit Youth Band has been awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Waiting for the National light to return...
October 10, 2020
Tuba player Sarah Billard plays her instrument on the hills near Hade Edge this weekend instead of at the Royal Albert Hall in London...
