News / 2021
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4BR Midweek Quiz
May 25, 2021
A little bit of Gilbert Vinter' s musical history storytelling to figure out if you are to win ten great vintage brass band CDs...
Foden's Whit Friday draws
May 25, 2021
Find out where your favourite band has been drawn for the Foden's on-line event which takes place this Friday and Saturday — from 1 to 119...
All things Bright and beautiful...
May 24, 2021
Former London Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist Dudley Bright is the latest world class soloist to be featured in the wobplay recital series.
Death of David Mabey
May 24, 2021
The death has been announced of former National Youth Band of Wales Chairman and Treasurer, David Mabey.
Banding world rejoices as Open tickets set for online sale
May 24, 2021
Tickets for a full house 168th British Open Championship will go on sale online later this week
Top 10 success for music academy and college
May 23, 2021
The Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music are in the top ten higher education establishments where students go on to find full time employment.
British Youth Band Association announces two year schedule
May 23, 2021
There will be plenty of competitive outdoor action to enjoy for performers who are part of the British Youth Band Association.
4BR Sunday quiz: A little bit of Euro fun...
May 23, 2021
After the UK disaster at the Eurovision Song Contest — see if you can win our quiz prize inspired by a much more successful entry...
4BR Friday Interview with Philip Sparke
May 21, 2021
4BR catches up with the renowned composer after it was announced that he has become an Honorary Member of the American Bandmasters' Association — an accolade given to just three other English musicians in its history.
b# ready for protective action with Audley
May 21, 2021
Qualkem, the makers of the b# cleaning products recently came to the aid of Audley Brass as they returned to open rehearsals.
Besson Fridays at Home: Episode 21
May 21, 2021
Phil, Steve and Roger are joined by two of the fast rising stars of the euphonium world — Adam Bokaris and Chris Robertson.
Garlick steps down from Boarshurst helm
May 21, 2021
The successful seven year musical partnership between Boarshurst Band and James Garlick has come to an end.
4BR Thursday Interview with Major Stewart Halliday
May 20, 2021
4BR talks to Major Stewart Halliday who will be taking up a new appointment as Director of Music of the Band of the Coldstream Guards after leading them out at the FA Cup Final last weekend...
Report & Results: 2021 Swiss Solo & Quartet Championships
May 20, 2021
The remarkable Mathilde Roh claims a hat-trick of Blue Riband Swiss solo titles in a brilliantly unconventional musical manner, as over 350 performers battled for the honours this year.
JAM making session this evening...
May 19, 2021
There is a great opportunity for composers to fid out more about the John Armitage Memorial Trust (JAM) Organ & Brass Quintet composition initiative.
Death of Rosslyn Morgan
May 19, 2021
The death has been announced of Ystradgynlais Band stalwart, Rosslyn Morgan
4BR Wednesday interview with Dr Alex Parker of BBE
May 19, 2021
4BR talks to Dr Alex Parker, at Brass Bands England for the latest update on advice and guidance available for bands in England wishing to go back to rehearsals under Covid-19 regulations from May 17th.
European Festival broadcast extended
May 19, 2021
You can enjoy the highlights of all the brilliant playing from the past 16 years of the special European Championship Festival broadcast free for another week on Wobplay.com
On the road again...
May 19, 2021
Former Black Dyke trom star takes to the road with the daughter to put in the miles to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Dr Keith Wilkinson
May 18, 2021
4BR talks to the hugely respected English conductor after he announces his retirement as Musical Director of the Brass Band of Western Reserve which he helped found in 1997.
Brass Things Review: Rejano Trombone practice mutes
May 18, 2021
Our resident testing expert Jonathan Pippen gets to grips with the new practice mutes from Rejano
BBE confirms DCMS guidance for English bands
May 18, 2021
Brass Bands England outlines advice, regulations and guidance for English bands from 17th May — with two free Q&A set up for further enquiries for those looking to return to rehearsals.
Thornton heads to Geneva
May 18, 2021
Geneva Group announce Dr David Thornton as a new Development Consultant & Performance Artist.
4BR Mid-week quiz: A little bit of seasoning...
May 18, 2021
Make the links to our little brain tickler and there is a neat little prize package ready to be claimed.
Report & Results: 2021 East Anglian BBA On-line Solo & Ensemble
May 18, 2021
A great turn out of online performers provided the competitive music making entertainment for the East Anglian BBA event.
