News / 2021
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Optimism on show for entries at World Music Contest
November 06, 2021
The organisers of the 2022 World Music Contest in Kerkrade are optimistic that the event will offer exciting opportunities for competitors.
Roles to be filled at Brass Bands England
November 06, 2021
There are volunteer and paid roles to be filled at BBE with opportunities to be part of exciting events and projects.
Norwegian entertainers prepare to take their bow
November 05, 2021
The Siddis Entertaunment Championships are taking place in Stavanger this weekend.
New roles to fill at National Youth Band
November 04, 2021
Two new roles are looking for two new people to fill them at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
The best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 04, 2021
The best youth and elite level bands will be providing the brass band entertainment at Sage Gateshead later this month.
4BR Interview with Joseph Alessi
November 04, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great New York Philharmonic Orchestra trombone star as he prepares to premiere a work written for him by Philip Sparke with Brass Band of Battle Creek at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December.
2022 North of England judges announced
November 03, 2021
The identity of the adjudicators who will make the all important London and Cheltenham decisions in Durham next year have been revealed.
Song for Hope heads for festival season
November 03, 2021
The story of the inspirational trumpet player Ryan Anthony has been turned into a film which will be shown at influential film festivals in the near future.
Treize Etoiles become Thunderstruck rockers
November 03, 2021
If you are going to play a bit of AC/DC then you've got to do its in a pretty spectacular venue..
Memories of National youth
November 03, 2021
John Maines is set to host a new series of on-line broadcasts looking back on the 70 years of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain with leading personalities.
Crowdfunding essentials for free tonight
November 03, 2021
4BR talks to BBE Development Manager Dr Alex Parker about this evening's BBE free Crowdfunder seminar. With bands needing much needed cash the Crowdfunder scheme offers an ideal opportunity to make the most of Christmas generosity.
New Salford solo contest aims at showmanship
November 03, 2021
A new on-line solo competition is looking to promote the X factor of showmanship in the next generation of young performers.
Welcome return of Cornish Bugle call
November 03, 2021
The famous Bugle contest in Cornwall will return in 2022.
Nicholson takes lead on Coventry return
November 03, 2021
The experienced David Nicholson has become the new Musical Director of City of Coventry Brass
New online advert link to attract Scottish youth
November 02, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association has produced an on-line advert to help make it easier for young players to sign up for 2022 Summer Courses.
McCann and Abbotts team up for Geneva masterclass reward
November 02, 2021
The lucky finalists of the 2021 Phillip McCann Slow Melody Competition will get to enjoy a special masterclass day with their star ambassadors.
Report & Results: 2021 Netherlands National Championships
October 30, 2021
Soli Brass 'Rejoice' as they become Dutch Champions with section victories to Chr. Brassband Excelsior, Brassband De Lofklank, Brassband Immanuel and Chr. Muziekvereniging Blaast de Bazuin.
Report & Results: 2021 Wychavon Festival of Brass
October 30, 2021
Wychavon successes for Aldbourne, Eccles Borough, BD1 Brass, Wem Jubilee and Cross Keys Silver as the popular event in Evesham returns.
Report & Results: 2021 Brass Band Willebroek Solo Contest
October 29, 2021
The first Brass Band Willebroek solo event featured top class prize winning playing from entrants in all categories.
Scottish contesting set for Borders controls
October 29, 2021
The Scottish Borders Brass Band Association's entertainment contest in Langholm will mark the return to live competition north of the border.
Shipp helps Haverhill set sail to Wychavon
October 29, 2021
With the contest world starting to get back up and running, musicwearetc.co.uk is back doing what it does best too — producing top quality uniforms for bands.
Taylor service thanked
October 29, 2021
Six years of outstanding performances with City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) come to an end as prize winning tenor horn player Lowenna Taylor returns to Cornwall.
Dutch get ready to rejoice with National return
October 28, 2021
The 2021 Dutch National Championships take place in Utrecht on the weekend — with the world premiere of Edward Gregson's test piece to look forward to.
RNCM thanks donors for enabling continued impact
October 28, 2021
The Royal Northern College Music raised over £2.2 million to help students in the last academic year — enabling it to provide inspirational teaching despite Covid-19 restrictions.
Elementary initiative returns on-line to BiC
October 28, 2021
The Brass in Concert Elementary Programme is to return this year — and it offers a great on-line opportunity for young performers.
