News / 2020
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Yorkshire Area contenders announced
February 07, 2020
The bands that will try and battle their way through to London and Cheltenham at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield have been announced.
World's first brass band opera set for Swiss premiere
February 05, 2020
A full scale opera production with brass band music will be premiered in Switzerland this weekend
Geneva to move model production to UK
February 05, 2020
Some leading Geneva Group instruments will now be produced in the UK following a long held ambition of CEO comes to fruition.
4BR Shop: Phil Parker London S1 Student Cornet
February 05, 2020
A great student model cornet can be yours for a fantastic price
Workshop success for Coalburn
February 05, 2020
A great day of all inclusive music making and fun was enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities with the Coalburn Band organisation.
Hayes set to go green...
February 05, 2020
Jim Hayes will showcase his green credentials on his visit to Northern Ireland later this month.
Death of Thomas Scheibner
February 05, 2020
4BR has been informed of the death of the respected percussionist Thomas (Tom) Scheibner
Saxhorn Fest gains international flavour
February 05, 2020
Why not get along and enjoy a great weekend of horn and baritone expertise and music making with Katrina Marzella, Helen Varley and friends.
4BR Shop: RAT Performer 3 Stand
February 05, 2020
The best RAT you can have in any house or bandroom...
Early birds secure Bolsover pecking rights
February 05, 2020
35 bands have already secured their places at the Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships in October...
Students ready for Bangor exam boards
February 05, 2020
The 10th UniBrass Championships take place at Bangor University in north Wales this weekend.
Japanese trip success to a T for Richeton
February 04, 2020
Benjamin Richeton recently enjoyed his trip to Tokyo where he conducted the renowned trombone soloist Yu Tamaki in the Japanese brass band premiere of Johan de Meij's 'T-Bone Concerto'.
Report & Results: 2020 Durham County BBA
February 04, 2020
GT Group Peterlee, Kippax and Houghton Area Youth claim the early season honours in Durham.
4BR Shop: Phil Parker London Lead Trumpet mouthpiece
February 04, 2020
The specialists with the specialised products to do the job....
Report & Results: 2020 North Wales BBA Solo & Ensemble
February 04, 2020
Over 130 entrants showcase their talents in Caernarfon — from scores of youngsters to some experienced older heads...
Hutchinson inspires Patriotic confidence in Fjell
February 04, 2020
Cory star Tom Hutchinson recently enjoyed a great weekend working with the Fjell Band as they prepared for their Norwegian National Championship assault in Bergen.
4BR Six Nations Quiz winner
February 04, 2020
We had a great response to our Six Nations rugby quiz — with one lucky fan with brass band knowledge crossing the try line six times to get their hands on some fantastic CDs...
4BR Shop: Muirhead Wallace 401C Cornet adjustable compact cup mute
February 03, 2020
One of the banding world's most popular cornet mutes direct from Muirhead Musical Products
BOPA cover now extends to Wales
February 03, 2020
Brass Bands England has been awarded a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) by the Welsh Government to help member bands with cross border performances.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
February 03, 2020
More great brass band music over the airwaves from Phillip Hunt.
Positive response boosts mental health initiative
February 02, 2020
The 'Brass on the Mind' initiative headed by Tabby Kerwin has been met by a positive response that bodes well for the future as awareness grows.
New signings at Blidworth
February 02, 2020
Blidworth add to their ranks as they look towards Midlands Area challenge.
4BR Shop: Finale from Faust (Gounod arr. Phillip Littlemore)
February 01, 2020
One of the great finale features for any brass band concert or entertainment contest from the pen of Phillip Littlemore
Chapeltown go soft with Musicwearetc
February 01, 2020
Yorkshire band goes for the softer dynamics with their walking out uniforms...
Ticket sales open for 2020 European Championships
February 01, 2020
There combination tickets are now on sale for the 2020 European Brass Band Championships in Palanga.
