News / 2021
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New appointments at Brass Bands England
January 21, 2021
The challenges of the digital future for brass bands will come under the focus of a new Training Resource Coordinator and Marketing, Communications and PR Manager at BBE.
Making the criminals pay...
January 21, 2021
Royal Buckley and Llanrug Silver in north Wales are looking for your support to ensure they get a share of their local Police Commissioner's Fund.
And I'm feelin' good...
January 21, 2021
The world's number 1 ranked band has once again reached out to players from across the globe to provide a feel good factor with their latest virtual training day.
New Zealand Youth ready for live streamed concert
January 20, 2021
There is a wonderful chance to enjoy a live brass band concert on Thursday — although you will need to be up early with a cup of coffee...
Save Our Brass Bands campaign tops £140,000 with extra BBE support available
January 20, 2021
Fund raising campaign hits £140,000 as BBE announces extra help to bands in need.
Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday contests cancelled
January 20, 2021
The understandable decision has been made to cancel the 2021 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday band contests.
Cory Euro defence comes under Parliamentary scrutiny
January 20, 2021
The ability of UK bands to head to Europe in future has been spotlighted in a recent Parliamentary debate on post-Brexit visa free touring.
Trumpeter celebrates beating Maestro Messi
January 20, 2021
Asier Villalibre Molina certainly gave a performance to remember against FC Barcelona...
Special RNCM Brass Band Festival broadcast
January 20, 2021
You can enjoy some brilliant performances from a special 'curator's choice' RNCM Brass Band Festival programme later this month — but you need to be quick to book your free online ticket.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
January 20, 2021
More great brass band music from the Yorkshire heartlands with Chris Helme — including a great football march called the 'Corner Flag'...
Reg Vardy provides musical cheer to support charity work
January 17, 2021
The Reg Vardy Band has helped to raise nearly £1300 to assist the wonderful work of the local Pact House charity in providing essential help to families over the Christmas period.
Multi million pound investment at home of famous Welsh band
January 17, 2021
The home of one of the world's most famous brass bands is hoping to attract a £50 million investment to open its gates to 400,000 visitors a year.
Ultimate Big Band Toolkit launched
January 17, 2021
Louis Dowdeswell and Callum Au launch a fantastic new guide to help players understand and perform in the Big Band genre — with 10% off for 4BR readers too!
Hepworth starting to close in on fund raising target
January 17, 2021
The Hepworth Band has been working hard to raise funds to help secure its musical future in the heart of its village.
Wilkinson expertly Parrys banding assumptions
January 17, 2021
Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson ensured there were no misconceptions about the plight of the banding world when he was recently interviewed on national radio.
Free and fit mind support for children from Mode for...
January 16, 2021
Tabby Kerwin has provided a fantastic free resource to help families during these challenging educational times.
New trombone addition to St Dennis ranks
January 16, 2021
The experienced Dylan Brewer takes the solo trombone seat at St Dennis Band to extend a family link stretching back a century.
New Year honours and anticipation for Lewis Merthyr
January 16, 2021
Welsh band pays tribute to stalwart player as they look forward to exciting developments in 2021.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...
January 15, 2021
Despite the restrictions and the weather there is still a little bit of fun to be had if you want to play together..
Enjoy the 4BR winners at Wobplay
January 15, 2021
You can now enjoy a dozen 4BR 'CD of the Year' releases on the Wobplay.com platform.
BBE strengthens foundation work for bands
January 15, 2021
Brass Bands England has appointed five new Youth Development Brass Specialists to provide essential community help and assist partnership building.
Geneva launches worldwide cornet competition
January 15, 2021
Phillip McCann and Geneva Group launch exciting new cornet competition seeking to inspire the next generation of lyrical performers.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
January 15, 2021
Chris Helme is reaching out to even more people now as another radio station adds to his list of brass band output.
It's a Prestige offer from Band Supplies
January 14, 2021
If you are looking to purchase a new Prestige or Sovereign cornet — then a £1,000 minimum part exchange deal from Band Supplies is just perfect to give your playing an extra boost this January.
Mode for... offers five free places on mental health training
January 14, 2021
There are five free places available for a mental health awareness training course being led by Tabby Kerwin.
