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BBE issues Covid-19 guidance from July 19th
July 17, 2021
Brass Bands England issues its Covid-19 guidance for English bands that takes effect from Monday 19th July.
Report & Results: 2021 New Zealand National Championships
July 17, 2021
Wellington triumphs to retain National title as Grade honours go to Brass Whanganui, Woolston Concert Brass, Matamata Brass and Buzzing Brass Wellington Youth in Christchurch.
Besson Fridays at Home — Philip Harper and Cory special edition
July 16, 2021
The last in the present series tonight sees a special broadcast from the home of Cory Band with their MD Philip Harper to find out just how he makes the world's number 1 band tick.
4BR Friday Interview with Ralph Riddiough
July 16, 2021
We speak to one of the main figures behind the campaign to get free music tuition services provided in Scottish Schools — and his hopes now that the Scottish Government has announced £7 million of investment in the next school year.
Closing date for BrookWright Composer Competition looms
July 16, 2021
There is still time to get you ensemble entry in for the innovative competition — with rewards for the prize winners.
Report & Results: 2021 New Zealand Champion of Champions
July 15, 2021
Anthony Smith of Woolston Brass claims the Blue Riband solo award after two busy days of high quality competition in Christchurch.
4BR Thursday Interview with Fendall Hill
July 15, 2021
We catch up with the recently crowned five time New Zealand Open Soprano title winner and composer of the B Grade test-piece 'Temperamental' to be used at the New Zealand National Championships this weekend.
MPs call for complete reset of streaming royalty payments
July 15, 2021
A new report recommends a 50/50 spilt in royalty payments from streaming services as artists lose out on fair share of earnings.
Cowley returns to back benches
July 15, 2021
94 year old Francis Cowley has decided to hang up his baton and return to the cornet playing back benches
Free music tuition gets £7m boost in Scotland
July 14, 2021
Scottish councils will be given an extra £7m to fund free music tuition for pupils in the new school term.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Allan Withington
July 14, 2021
We catch up with Allan Withington to find out more about his inventive search for the perfect 'Il Maestro'...
2021 Brass Band Summer School cancelled
July 14, 2021
The popular course held at Harrogate has been cancelled due to caution over ongoing Covid-19 concerns.
British Open tickets still up for grabs
July 14, 2021
With further news on relaxations on Covid-19 guidelines why not make sure you get your tickets for the British Open and Sunday Gala Concert safely booked.
2021 New Zealand Championships underway
July 14, 2021
The action has already started at the 2021 New Zealand National Championships
Catch the Ladies of Midnight Blue in the heart of London
July 14, 2021
A series of free open air concerts in King's Cross next month will feature the fantastic percussion and brass sounds of the remarkable Ladies of Midnight Blue duo.
4BR Tuesday Interview with David Childs
July 13, 2021
We catch up with the Besson euph star to find out more about what he's been up to — from gaining yet more accolades to a return to live performance.
National youngsters to enjoy inspirational leads
July 13, 2021
The National Children's and National Youth Bands will enjoy superb tutoring and guest soloists on their forthcoming Summer courses.
New cornet trio takes wing at Fairey
July 13, 2021
Three talented young cornet players join the ranks of Fairey Band.
Cory looking for conductors
July 13, 2021
Philip Harper and Nigel Seaman will lead a weekend of conducting at the home of the world's number 1 ranked band — and its free.
Brighouse and Dallas add to wobplay platform
July 13, 2021
Two cracking recordings 40 years and an Ocean apart add to the musical attractions of the Wobply.com platform
Black Dyke continues Bandstand connections
July 13, 2021
Performances at the iconic Delph Band Club and a trip to inspire youngsters in Barnsley were the latest stop offs on Black Dyke's popular Bandstand Tour.
Fisher takes final bow at Chapeltown
July 13, 2021
The successful musical partnership between conductor Sam Fisher and Chapeltown Silver has reached its final chord.
Band Camp receives financial boost
July 13, 2021
The UniBrass Foundation's popular Band Camp Summer School has received a dual boost of financial help as it looks to attract even more people to its course.
4BR Monday Interview with Owen Farr
July 12, 2021
We manage to catch up with the Besson tenor horn virtuoso before he flies across the Irish Sea to the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School where he will undertaking a recital recording of works by Paganini
Hogan Music set to provide inspiration and motivation for youngsters
July 11, 2021
A series of 3-day Band Academy courses is being held to help children recover lost musical inspiration and motivation.
