News / 2020
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2021 World Music Contest postponed
April 11, 2020
The famous four yearly event in Kerkrade has been pushed back a year due to the global effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Brass Bands England launches biggest ever survey
April 11, 2020
BBE wants to find out people's views and opinions about the current state of brass band contests.
The ultimate Australian box-set entertainment
April 11, 2020
Never mind old reruns of Neighbours, why not join Handsome Tim and the gang at Brassbanned as he delves into the archives for performances from the Australian National Championships — from 2008 to 2019...
The Foden's Show...
April 11, 2020
The latest piece of self ilsotaed entertainment from the North West champion is full of a bunch of Muppets...
Band of the Year contest earmarked for October
April 10, 2020
The 2020 BrassPass UK Band of the Year Contest has been earmarked for late October — subject to the Coronavirus situation.
Legacy link helps Stannington support NHS workers
April 10, 2020
Stannington Band has used its performance of a work inspired by the NHS to help raise funds for NHS Charities.
Cautious optimism for Wychavon
April 10, 2020
Organisers are hopeful that the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass will take place later this year — but optimism is tempered with caution over continuing Coronavirus pandemic.
No need to be Brassed Off next week...
April 10, 2020
The iconic brass band film will be screened on Film4 to compensate for Grimethorpe's Albert Hall appearance being cancelled.
Those magnificent men and women in their NHS flying machines...
April 10, 2020
Regent Brass has been doing its bit to help support the brilliant NHS and front line care workers at this time of lockdown...
German brass band pioneers face uncertain future
April 10, 2020
The leading Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena brass band organisation in Germany says it faces an uncertain future due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Report & Results: 2020 BBL Brass in Concert
April 10, 2020
One of the last contests to take place before the Coronavirus lockdown saw 1st Old Boys retain their BBL Brass in Concert title, with section victories for Roughan Silver, Dynamic Brass and Poyntzpass Silver.
Willebroek stars become Professors of Saxhorn at Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
April 10, 2020
Solo euphonium, Kevin Van Giel and principal cornet Lode Violet from Brass Band Willebroek will take up their new posts for the new 2020/21 academic year at Royal Conservatoire Antwerp.
Bailey Lane End Music Festival cancelled
April 10, 2020
The popular festival that has taken place for over 50 years has had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
5 minute masterclass reminder with Joseph Cook
April 08, 2020
Geneva artist Joseph Cook (and son Edvard) give a timely 5 minute reminder to keep practising during the Coronavirus lockdown...
Mode for making the difference...
April 08, 2020
Mode for...Publishing has made 100 solos and other music and teaching methods available free of charge during the Coronavirus pandemic.
4BR Midweek Quiz: What's the link?
April 08, 2020
A little brain tickler for a midweek workout to win a brace of great CDs.
Yamaha link up with Kratz
April 08, 2020
Swedish trombone player and conductor Andreas Kratz has joined the stable of Yamaha International artists.
Death of Peter Kitson
April 08, 2020
The death has been announced of the conductor, adjudicator and educator, Peter Kitson.
What on earth is Philip Harper doing?
April 08, 2020
You can find out if you join up for the latest Brass Bands England on-line development programme...
Grimethorpe dial up new players and CD release
April 07, 2020
Stephanie Wilkins is the latest high profile signing at Grimethorpe as the band keeps busy in the transfer and CD market.
Porthouse Pointers No 3
April 07, 2020
The Porthouse pointers on how to improve your double and triple tonguing techniques
Fulham zoom in on Graham and Tovey
April 07, 2020
Fulham Brass Band will be linking up with Peter Graham and Bramwell Tovey for some extra insight into two of their finest test-pieces...
Test your Nordic musical knowledge to win some great Eikanger prizes
April 07, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik have launched their own Easter Quiz — so why not give a go and see if you can win some great band merchandise.
4BR Interview with David Bremner
April 06, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with conductor and professional musician David Bremner to find out what musical life is like in New Zealand — and what the banding future holds there.
4BR Monday Quiz: What's the link?
April 06, 2020
A little brain tickler for a Monday morning workout to win a brace of great CDs.
