News / 2021
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Book up quickly for the fun foundation work
April 06, 2021
There is still time to sign up for the free BBE Brass Foundations workshop — but be quick...
Neverland fast approaching...
April 06, 2021
The latest BrassFestUK project will be launched for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Media light shines on recovery support
April 06, 2021
Brass bands have managed to get a bit more media spotlight...
Get you entries in...
April 06, 2021
The closing date for EABBA Virtual Solo & Ensemble contest is fast approaching...
4BR Tuesday Interview with Helen Lee
April 06, 2021
4BR talks to Helen Lee, the Executive Officer of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand to find out more about the health of the banding nation as its national body celebrates its 90th anniversary
4BR Monday Interview with Andrew Coe
April 05, 2021
4BR talks to Andrew Coe, the Band Manager of Grimethorpe Colliery Band to find out more about their award from the Cultural Recovery Fund and why it is essential to safeguarding their post Covid-19 future.
Interview with Andrew Kershaw of the Queen Victoria's Consort Ensemble
April 04, 2021
4BR talks to Andrew Kershaw about a wonderful initiative that has brought the sound of traditional brass ensemble music to people in care homes and nursing homes in a new and brilliantly inventive presentation.
Healthy outlook for Doctor's contest
April 04, 2021
The popular and lucrative Dr Martin's Wainstone's Cup contest has been earmarked for the 12th September — so band's need to get their names on the prescription list.
Wobplay adds Mead recital to new series
April 04, 2021
The latest addition to the Wobplay recording platform is a brand new recital performance from Besson euphonium star Steven Mead.
Delegates enjoy attractions of Black Dyke 'Virtual Brass Day'
April 04, 2021
Over 80 delegates from across the world enjoyed a great day of tuition, fun and inspiration on the recent Black Dyke Band 'Virtual Brass Day'.
Morecambe enjoys sunshine contest success
April 04, 2021
A fantastic bit of brass band musical sunshine brought the Morecambe Band a clean sweep success at the recent Kapitol Cory Online Championships.
New trombone signing at Littleport
April 04, 2021
The experienced Matt Ralph becomes the new solo trombone player at Littleport Band.
Thumbs up for German Open date
April 04, 2021
The German Open Championships have been earmarked for the end of October.
4BR Friday Interview with Les Neish
April 02, 2021
4BR talks to the Besson tuba virtuoso, teacher and educator about the success of the Insieme education project he has been involved with that has helped players during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Bands not the only beneficiaries of Cultural Recovery funding...
April 02, 2021
The A-Z of who benefitted from help from the latest round of the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund makes for interesting reading and understanding.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band gains Cultural Recovery support
April 02, 2021
The famous Yorkshire band also gains essential financial support as it plans its return to rehearsals, concerts and projects over the coming months.
Kapitol plan investment with Culture Recovery award
April 02, 2021
National Championships' outlook brightened with £50,000 Cultural Recovery Fund award from Arts Council England.
Culture Recovery injection for Black Dyke Band
April 02, 2021
Yorkshire Area champion receives £38,040 from the latest round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Extra cash boost for BBE Foundation recovery
April 02, 2021
Brass Bands England to receive £43,136 from second round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund
4BR Thursday Interview with Ross Knight
April 01, 2021
4BR catches up with the Yamaha tuba star in Geneva where he talks about what his musical life is like at the moment.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Arfon Owen
March 31, 2021
4BR catches up with the Yamaha tenor horn star to talk about his work inspiring youngsters to play brass in a rural region outside Stavanger.
Foden's launch 'PlayAlong' virtual resource
March 31, 2021
There is a great opportunity for young players to benefit from great virtual help from Foden's stars — and its all free.
Banding couple call for banding help with mining museum
March 31, 2021
A small mining museum run by a former CWS (Manchester) bandsman and his wife are looking for help to celebrate the connection between the industry and brass bands.
BBE launches Easter Break foundation fun for youngsters
March 31, 2021
There is a great chance to get really young players inspired by the sound of brass with Brass Band England's latest initiative.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Gavin Higgins
March 30, 2021
4BR catches up with composer Gavin Higgins to talk about his music past, present and future...
