News / 2021
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Excellent take up for Open tickets
May 31, 2021
You can still book your tickets for the 2021 British Open and the Sunday Gala Concert at Symphony Hall.
Cazis prepare to unleash Davoren force
May 31, 2021
A new work inspired by the discovery of radioactivity will help Brass Band Cazis from Switzerland celebrate its 125th anniversary later this year.
Wobplay adds to European memories
May 31, 2021
You can now enjoy the brilliant performance highlights of the 2013 European Championships in Oslo — from evocative Myth Forests to playing that is literally out of this world...
Report & Results: 2021 Foden's online Whit Friday Championships
May 29, 2021
There are victories for Cory, 1st Old Boys, Wantage Concert Brass, Seindorf Beaumaris Cross Keys Silver, University of Huddersfield Brass, Elland Silver Youth and Macclesfield Youth as a worldwide audience enjoys the virtual Whit Friday treats
Find your practice mojo
May 29, 2021
Brass Bands England launches a half-term practice challenge for youngsters — and its just 10 minutes a day! In fact — anyone can do it!
Skipsey reflects on Bradford journey
May 29, 2021
4BR catches up with Lee Skipsey following the announcement that he has stepped down as Musical Director of the City of Bradford Band — an organisation he helped inspire on its own journey to amazing success.
Pandemic premiere for When Tuba Come One
May 29, 2021
The award winning low brass quartet will premiere the prize-winning composition from composer Joe Galuszka at the forthcoming ITEC Conference.
Mode for... to help strengthen banding mental health commitment
May 29, 2021
Subsidised places have been made available on the next Mode for... mental health training course.
Enjoy the Whit Friday action...
May 28, 2021
The Foden's Whit Friday competition can be enjoyed today and tomorrow...
4BR Whit Friday Quiz
May 28, 2021
If you listen and look closely you should be able to work out the identity of all 10 marches to win a selection box of 10 great vintage brass band CDs...
4BR Friday Interview with Phillip Monk
May 28, 2021
4BR talks to Phillip Monk the founder of the Mbale Schools Brass Band in Uganda who will be making their Whit Friday debut as part of the Foden's on-line competition this weekend.
Higgins set to pack a punch
May 28, 2021
Composer Gavin Higgins reveals his personal playlist this weekend on the Radio 3 flagship programme 'Inside Music'.
Waiting for Grotton...
May 28, 2021
The next Whit Friday contest day hopefully won't be as long to wait for as Samuel Beckett's title character...
Death of George Harrison
May 28, 2021
The death has been reported of George Harrison who made a lasting impact on the banding movements in the north east of England and The Netherlands.
Better even than Christmas!
May 28, 2021
Cory star Helen Williams inspires the next generation of young players at Aldbourne to make their own future appearance at Whit Friday.
4BR Thursday Interview with Chris Guenault
May 27, 2021
We talk to Chris Guenault — the Relationship Manager of Future Talent — the charity founded in 2004 by The Duchess of Kent with the aim of breaking down barriers, creating opportunities and harnessing the power of music.
Musical memories are made of these...
May 27, 2021
Brass Bands England have teamed up with photographer Kerry Harrison to launch new social media campaign to show the return and the memories of the brass band movement .
Whit Friday tribute produced by Tameside Council
May 27, 2021
A celebratory Whit Friday video featuring eight local bands will be the perfect prelude for the online action this year.
2021 British Open tickets
May 27, 2021
The general on-line sale of tickets for the 168th British Open Championship and Gala Concert takes place today.
Kapitol announces Cheltenham running order
May 27, 2021
Sections 3 and 1 will take place on Saturday with Sections 4 and 2 the following day as the running order is amended due to Covid-19 and timing considerations.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Major Stephen Green
May 26, 2021
We speak to Major Stephen Green, 2IC Adjutant Headquarters Royal Marines Band Service to find out more about the worldwide broadcast of the iconic Mountbatten Festival from the Royal Albert Hall next month.
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
May 26, 2021
The latest edition of the leading magazine is now out — and once again its packed with essential reading, news, views and opinions.
Heron to lead Swiss conducting course
May 26, 2021
Mark Heron will lead a new masterclass course for 10 lucky students in Lucerne in August.
10 new BandSafe dates confirmed
May 25, 2021
Brass Bands England confirms 10 new online dates for its popular BandSafe Training safeguarding course in partnership with the NSPCC.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Philip Harper
May 25, 2021
Cory MD Philip Harper rejoices at the news that the sale of British Open tickets heralds the long awaited return to 'live' competition for the world's number 1 ranked band.
