News / 2020
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Bands keep saying thank you...
April 24, 2020
Plenty of bands around the world have been saying thank you to health workers, care staff and key workers — to why not enjoy them over a cup of tea this morning...
Doctors orders in place for UK contest recovery
April 24, 2020
Bands can register their entry to the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest — with the prospect of a huge boost to the finances if restrictions allow the contest to go ahead.
Still time to get creative to win a top Yamaha instrument
April 24, 2020
There is still time for you to show off your creative side to win a top of the range Yamaha instrument.
4BR Interview with Alun F Williams
April 23, 2020
4BR talks to the interim Administrator of the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain to find out how the Coronavirus lockdown has affected the organisation.
Fancy a little bit of romance tonight?
April 23, 2020
Armin Bachmann will be providing the music to sooth away the lockdown hours later tonight with a special at home concert of his own...
Midweek Quiz: A quiz for today...
April 23, 2020
A quiz for today only to lance a few brass bands CDs...
What on earth is my adjudicator doing?
April 23, 2020
The latest BBE on-line development session this evening sees Anne Crookston explain some of the secrets of the adjudicator's role.
2020 Dutch Championships announce test-pieces
April 22, 2020
The test-pieces that will hopefully be performed at the 2020 Netherlands National Championships in November have been announced.
Band Supplies keeps on-line customers happy
April 22, 2020
You can still make orders on-line at Band Supplies — with great offers each day.
Lovatt-Cooper to write top section work for 2021 North American Nationals
April 22, 2020
Paul Lovatt-Cooper will be writing the test-piece for the Championship Section of the 2021 North American National Championships as organisers look to strengthen Yorkshire links...
4BR Interview with Tom Davoren
April 22, 2020
4BR catches up with composer Tom Davoren from his home in Kansas City, USA to talk about lockdown life, Legacy, and his views on the development of banding repertoire..
Entertainment and thanks from the banding world
April 22, 2020
Players, bands and ensembles have been keeping themselves entertained and giving their thanks to those helping everyone else during the lockdown...from Rainbows and funk, happiness and chicken runs..
Muted offers on at Pennine Music
April 22, 2020
There are some great on-line offers on Wallace Compact Practice mutes at Pennine Music at the moment.
5 minute masterclass with Chris Turner
April 22, 2020
The Geneva artist gives some invaluable tips on effective on-line teaching — from the technical set-up, to the content of the lesson, to planning ahead...
Wantage invites self isolation stars...
April 22, 2020
Wantage Band puts a brass band personality on a desert island and find out more about them and their musical tastes in isolation...
Thomas adds to new profile
April 22, 2020
Black Dyke solo euphonium adds to his Geneva profile with the launch of his new website.
BBE launches second instalment of contesting survey
April 21, 2020
Brass Bands England has launched Part 2 of its contesting survey — covering aspects of its purpose and public perception.
4BR Interview with Paul Fisher
April 21, 2020
4BR catches up with Amersham Band MD Paul Fisher to find out how a band that is such an important part of the local community has been coping during the lockdown.
Innsbruck Promenade Concert Series cancelled
April 21, 2020
The prestigious summer series of concerts at the famous Hofburg Imperial Palace have been cancelled — but will return once more in 2021.
Test pieces announced for 2020 National Finals
April 20, 2020
Works by Bruce Broughton, Edward Gregson, Thierry Deleruyelle, Philip Sparke and Dan Price are earmarked for the National Finals if they go ahead.
How to impress Russell Gray
April 20, 2020
There has already been a fantastic response to the competition to win a professional level instrument from Yamaha and Band Supplies — but Russell Gray also gives a few pointers to being creative, musical and fun...
Charity single pays tribute to NHS workers
April 19, 2020
Two former Newland Concert Brass members have been part of wonderful NHS charity single recognising 'Everyday Heroes'.
Sunday Quiz: I'm Spartacus...
April 19, 2020
We have a little Sunday brain tickler for a quick workout to win a brace of great CDs.
Enjoy the Mountbatten Festival of Music
April 18, 2020
Sit back and enjoy the music from the 2020 Mountbatten Festival of Music from the Royal Albert Hall
4BR interview with Kenny Crookston
April 18, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston
