News / 2021
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Fairey add to signings with flugel star
September 01, 2021
The Stockport band continues to strengthen its ranks with the signing of flugel star Nicola Shaw from Wingates.
Withington signs up for Fulham
September 01, 2021
The seven time National champion will be leading a great post-Albert Hall rehearsal with Fulham Band next month.
Big prize pot on offer at Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune contest
September 01, 2021
17 bands will look to catch the ear of adjudicator Sheona White at the forthcoming popular event.
Trio make long awaited return to Haverhill
September 01, 2021
Three vastly experienced players have been signed by Haverhill Silver Band — renewing musical connections that go back 30 years.
Broughton interviewed for Fully Scored podcast
September 01, 2021
The composer of 'Heroes' has been interviewed by Matthew Frost on the Fully Scored podcast series.
Grimethorpe engages in fusion music making
August 31, 2021
'Surtaal Celebrates' offers the opportunity to join musical forces with Grimethorpe, RSVP Bhangra and other leading musicians around the globe.
4BR Monday Bank Holiday Interview with James Fountain
August 30, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the player who follows in the footsteps of Willie Lang, Howard Snell, Maurice Murphy and Philip Cobb as the principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Making Music nominations for Brownless and Harrison
August 30, 2021
Two inspirational conductors are nominated for Making Music Awards.
Brighouse to make Whit Friday support detour
August 30, 2021
The famous West Riding band will be making a musical stop off on their way to a concert to help support the Greenfield Autumn Leaves 'Hymn & March' contest.
Injection of talent and energy at City of Cardiff
August 30, 2021
Four new players join the ranks of the top section City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.
4BR Bank Holiday Weekend Quiz: Think of the link...
August 29, 2021
There is a link to find if you are to get your hands on a great Bank Holiday quiz prize.
4BR Interview with Paul Richards
August 29, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Paul Richards about his memories of the Sun Life Band as former players look forward to meeting up again for a special reunion weekend.
Brabbins prize for inaugural National Youth Conductor Competition
August 29, 2021
One lucky winner will get the opportunity to work with conductor Martyn Brabbins and the talented youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Black Dyke provide third Concert Series production for Wobplay
August 29, 2021
The Yorkshire Champion is the featured band in the third 'Concert Series' performance to be enjoyed on the wobplay recording platform.
Euphonium boost for Tredegar
August 29, 2021
The Welsh champion welcomes back their star euphonium player Yu-Han Yang.
Foden's Youth set return
August 29, 2021
The Foden's Youth and Junior Bands will start to meet up again — and there is a great opportunity to be part of it.
Westminster return for Friary
August 29, 2021
The London & Southern Counties Area champion return to concert action with a performance at an iconic local venue...
Bank holiday binging...
August 29, 2021
If you want to sit back and just relax with a continuous flow of brass band music making, then Tim Kelly has a box set series just for you...
4BR Friday Interview with Chris Smith
August 27, 2021
We catch up with Chris Smith from the great brass ensemble Old Dirty Brasstards as they look forward to performing the first of four new shows encompassing the hits of Britpop and 80s revival to Pop punk and Beyonce...
Farr and Mead to lead Higham Hall courses
August 26, 2021
Besson stars Owen Farr and Steven Mead will be guest tutors at special Higham Hall Brass Band weekends.
Cool Bop takes BrookWright composition prize
August 26, 2021
A new quintet work inspired by the cool New York jazz scenes of the early 1950s wins first prize in the BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composer Competition.
Whitburn welcomes new duo
August 26, 2021
Cornet and horn signings welcomed by Whitburn as they look towards Autumn return to contest and concert stages.
Wychavon spaces still available
August 26, 2021
There are spaces in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Sections for the popular event.
Bag a lucky lottery ticket for Europeans
August 26, 2021
There are 400 tickets up for grabs — and it could be you who gets them if you enter now.
Foden's to provide Regent Hall National prelude
August 26, 2021
Foden's will showcase Bruce Broughton's 'Heroes' test-piece on the eve of the Albert Hall Final — accompanied by the composer.
