News / 2022
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Composers of the world iWrite
February 01, 2022
Andy Duncan is looking to help aspiring composers learn amore about the craft of writing for the brass band medium.
The music of RSA celebrated in new recording
February 01, 2022
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery takes to the studio this weekend to record a new CD of works by composer Ray Steadman-Allen.
National Youth aim to Split the Air with music
February 01, 2022
A new work by Ivor Novello winning composer Martin Green and jointly commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be heard at the prestigious New Music Biennial festival.
Positive caution as Scottish banding returns to norms
February 01, 2022
SBBA President Carrie Boax talks of a sense of positive caution at its AGM, as the nation's bands prepare to return to action at the Scottish Championships in March.
75 bands in countdown to Stevenage
January 31, 2022
After a two year hiatus, the judges at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships will have 75 bands to compare and contrast.
EBBA announces new General Secretary
January 31, 2022
Lilli A.J. Grong has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the European Brass Band Association following the resignation of Kor Niehof.
Monday interview with Richard Marshall
January 31, 2022
We chat to Black Dyke's principal cornet who has just become the longest serving player in the role in the history of the iconic Queensbury Band.
Major financial boost for Scottish Brass Band Association
January 31, 2022
£70k funding will enable SBBA to invest more into their youth initiatives.
IBBSS launches new website
January 31, 2022
The International Brass Band Summer School has widened its global reach with the launch of its new website.
Free blog addition to help Brass on the Mind
January 31, 2022
The successful 'Brass on the Mind' publication aims to reach out to help even more players with free blog activity.
New Young Composer in Residence joins Black Dyke
January 31, 2022
Fredrick Schelderup becomes the new Young Composer in Residence at Black Dyke Band
Musical partnership ends at Gwaun
January 31, 2022
The four year musical partnership between Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band and the experienced Robert Burnett has come to a mutual end.
Revival success for RNCM Festival
January 31, 2022
The showcase concert event in Manchester provided thrilling music making for those present — and it will soon be available to listeners across the world on the Wobplay.com platform too.
RNCM Brass Band Festival set for revivals and anniversaries
January 28, 2022
The 2022 event is packed with great performers and wonderful music — and shouldn't be missed.
Besson makes Essential link to Wobplay.com recording platform
January 28, 2022
A new partnership enables Wobplay subscribers to enjoy an essential focus on world class Besson artists.
Foden's on Gard to bag partnership
January 28, 2022
The National Champion has continued its partnership link with Gardbags.
Friday interview with Ian Porthouse
January 28, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Tredegar MD about the music to be featured by the Welsh Champion and guest soloist Peter Moore at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Thursday interview with Prof David King
January 27, 2022
We chat with Prof David King about the programme of music he will conduct with Brighouse & Rastrick Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
The VAT Man cometh...but don't despair
January 27, 2022
Brass Bands England's latest webinar is essential viewing for those who need to know just what VAT is about, and how can apply to help brass bands. And its free!
Flora Brass help wow new buds of interest at Shipston
January 27, 2022
A partnership link between Shipston Town Band, Flora Brass and Brass Bands England could well help new brass band buds to flower.
Withington set to inspire on return with Conducting Summer School
January 27, 2022
Allan Withington will link up with Dutch champion, Soli Brass to offer conductors a fantastic opportunity to be inspired to meet the challenges of the post-Covid musical world.
VLAMO announces fanfare winners
January 27, 2022
New works by composers Jean-Pierre Haeck and Thom Zigterman have won the hefty prizes on offer for new fanfare band compositions.
Higham low on spaces
January 27, 2022
There are just a few spaces left to grab if you want to get on the 2022 Higham Hall Brass Band Weekend.
Tredegar put in Moore Shifts for RNCM appearance
January 27, 2022
The Welsh champion welcomed trombone star Peter Moore to their recent rehearsal ahead of their performance together at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Duncan steps down from Newtongrange
January 27, 2022
Andrew Duncan has stepped down from his role as Musical Director of Newtongrange Band.
