News / 2021
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EBBA confirms future contest hosts
April 13, 2021
The European Championships are scheduled for Malmo, Palanga and Stavanger after it returns after a two year break in Birmingham in 2022.
Contest Music leads set-work tests at World Music Contest
April 13, 2021
Wilfred Heaton's iconic work will test the elite level bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
Those boots were made for working...
April 13, 2021
Bands can get 'governance fit' in time for their playing return with a day of boot camp training led by Brass Bands England (although minus Nancy Sinatra)
Greenfield to host local Whit Friday Autumn return
April 12, 2021
The Greenfield Whit Friday Contest Committee has announced plans to host a special competition in September for local bands.
UniBrass searching for new trustees
April 12, 2021
Have you got the drive, enthusiasm and passion to bring something to the UniBrass Foundation as a trustee. If so, they want to hear from you...
Scout plays lament to Duke
April 12, 2021
An image of 14 year old Andrew Naylor has been published in the national media paying a musical tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
4BR Monday Interview with Matt Ford
April 12, 2021
4BR catches up with the fantastic Big Band singer as he prepares to return to concert performances — starting with a gig at the iconic Ronnie Scott's night club this weekend.
Saving our contesting legacy...
April 11, 2021
4BR talks to brass band historian Tim Mutum about the importance of brass band contest programmes — and how he is looking to complete his collection to safeguard the priceless legacy they hold for future generations.
4BR Brass Things Review...
April 11, 2021
Jonathan Pippen takes a quick look at the the John Packer JP133LR trombone for 4BR...
Hail Smiling Morn...
April 11, 2021
Delph Band plays its part in helping attract shoppers back to Oldham Town Centre.
BBE produces Covid-19 guidance from 12th April
April 11, 2021
Brass Bands England has announced its guidance to bands in England that will reflect the new rules that come into force from Monday 12th April.
Zero in on getting back to band with a Besson from Band Supplies
April 10, 2021
There is a 0% special offer on Besson Prestige and Sovereign models at Band Supplies — but be quick if you want to get your hands on one in time to get back to banding...
Interview with Tim De Maeseneer
April 10, 2021
4BR catches up with Belgian horn star, teacher and soloist Tim De Maeseneer as he embarks on leading an exciting new degree course open to brass band players at the LUCA School of Arts in Leuven.
Musschenga takes baton at De Bazuin Oenkerk
April 09, 2021
Jaap Musschenga has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Brassband De Bazuin Oenkerk.
Besson Fridays at Home: Episode 18
April 09, 2021
The Besson trio of Philip, Steven and Roger are joined by two trumpet and cornet stars making vital career moves at the right time.
New web presence for Black Dyke Band
April 08, 2021
The famous Queensbury Band enhances it community engagement with a new redesigned website presence.
Numbers up at Wantage
April 08, 2021
A fantastic youth recruitment drive and four new senior signings boost future prosperity for Wantage.
4BR Thursday Interview with Ian Porthouse
April 08, 2021
4BR talks to Ian Porthouse following the completion of the first three online days of the Easter course of National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — and one packed full of numerous highlights.
We are the champions...
April 07, 2021
4BR talks to Sandy Smith about the formation of Champions of Brass — a new band made up of old friends ready to give audience music making to savour.
Whitburn to host 'Virtual Festival' contest for Scottish bands
April 07, 2021
Scottish bands invited to showcase their online talents for new domestic virtual competition.
BBE links up with the King of the Swingers
April 07, 2021
The fantastic Yamaha trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell will be leading Brass Bands England's latest Online Development Programme later this month — so book your place.
Bolsover finds Neish for tuba star
April 07, 2021
Besson tuba star Les Neish will be joining the staff at this year's Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School.
Music in the park — with a difference
April 07, 2021
The sound of the Langley Band will be heard in a local park for their community to enjoy — but not quite in the traditional way...
Keep an eye on the Crucible...
April 07, 2021
There will be a keen interest from brass band fans on what is happening both on as well as off the famous green baize at the World Snooker Championships this year...
4BR Wednesday interview with Carrie Boax
April 07, 2021
4BR talks to the President of the Scottish Brass Band Association to find out more about what the current and future Covid-19 landscape holds for the nation's bands.
