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Scottish Bands of the Year announced

December 31, 2023
Whitburn, Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Selkirk Silver and Highland Brass end 2023 as Scottish Bands of the Year.


Paul Mealor

Sovereign recognition for Mealor

December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.


Comber

New Year's funding boost for instruments in Northern Ireland

December 31, 2023
Comber Brass enjoys a share of a New Year funding scheme from Arts Council of Northern Ireland.


Prodige

Quiz time running out...

December 31, 2023
There is still enough time to see if you can win a Besson Prodige cornet and goodies if you can get your musical thinking caps on...


Steven Ford

Death of Steven Ford

December 31, 2023
The death has been announced of one of Australian banding's most respected players


Vause

New Year's honour for Morecambe stalwart

December 31, 2023
Morecambe Band President Bernard Vause will receive the King's British Empire Medal for his services to music and his local community.


Ashworth

Ashworth tenure ends at St John's Band (Mossley)

December 31, 2023
The musical partnership between David W Ashworth and St John's Band (Mossley) has come to an end.


Higginbottom

Christmas spirit on the Higginbottom doorstep

December 31, 2023
The legendary tenor horn player enjoyed a wonderful musical Christmas present this year.


Awards

WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades

December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.


Leyland

Leyland duo honoured with awards

December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.


Wroughton

Triple Wroughton honour for Webb

December 31, 2023
Wroughton Silver Band has honoured its MD Neil Webb with a trio of festive accolades this Christmas.


British Bandsman Awards

British Bandsman announces annual awards

December 31, 2023
Matilda Lloyd, Elise Hale and Brunel Academy Brass are the recipients of the 2023 British Bandsman Awards.


Dennis Masters

Death of Dennis Masters

December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.


Special  Award

2023 4BR Special Award

December 27, 2023
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to conductor Duncan Beckley — a musician of passion, professionalism and a remarkable talent for understanding the successful alchemy of brass band music making.


Christmas Quiz

Time to test your musical knowledge...

December 26, 2023
We have a fantastic Besson Prodige cornet and plenty of other goodies up for grabs with our traditional Christmas Quiz.


Awards

2023 4BR Band of the Year

December 25, 2023
The superb European and Swiss National Champion, Brass Band Treize Etoiles is the 4BR Band of the Year.


Awards

2023 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25, 2023
The inspirational Swiss maestro Frederic Theodoloz is the 4BR Conductor of the Year.


Awards

2023 4BR Player of the Year

December 25, 2023
The breathtakingly brilliant euphonium star Gary Curtin is the 4BR Player of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Test Piece of the Year

December 25, 2023
Thierry Deleruyelle's exciting 'Sand and Stars' claims its own title success as Test Piece of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year

December 25, 2023
The brilliantly talented youngsters of Smoras Skolemusikk claim the Lower Section Band of the Year honours.


Awards

2023 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2023
Foden's winning performance at the British Open Championship takes the honours.


Awards

2023 4BR Newcomer of the Year

December 25, 2023
Brass Bands England exciting Elevate initiative takes the Newcomer of the Year award .


Awards

2023 4BR CD of the Year

December 25, 2023
Black Dyke's superb release of the music of Peter Graham claims the CD of the Year honours


Awards

2023 4BR Solo CD of the Year

December 25, 2023
The sublime talents of Matthias Hofs claims the Solo CD of the Year accolade.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 24th December

December 25, 2023
Enjoy plenty of festive brass band music over Christmas from around the world.




4BR Review

4BR Review to go live...

July 15 • For the next episode on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm, the 4BR Review will be live broadcast — and we want your to ask the questions that matter...


Ambassord

National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

July 15 • The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.


IBBSS

Great Hall conclusion for IBBSS global delegates

July 15 • The Great Hall at Swansea University will provide the venue to close this year's International Brass Band Summer School.


Wardle Blast

Wardle Blast help tie global city links

July 15 • The commercial connection between the cities of Manchester and Osaka have been strengthened by the brilliant youngsters of Wardle Blast.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Audley Brass

July 16 • Audley Brass (1st Section National Finalists) are seeking a first-class SOLO EUPHONIUM player to help us push on to the next level. We have many exciting events in the diary, including no less than 5 beer festivals and Wychavon Festival of Brass.


Audley Brass

July 16 • Audley Brass are seeking a COMMUNITY BAND CONDUCTOR to take our small ensemble to the next level, drive recruitment and bridge the gap between the Community Band and our 1st Section contesting Main Band.


Crewe Brass

July 16 • We are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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