News / 2024
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British Open general ticket sale
May 29, 2024
Tickets for the 170th British Open Championship will be available from Friday morning — with loyalty scheme members getting their chance to book their seats 24 hours before.
Elland inspires with side by side approach
May 29, 2024
A day of musical inclusivity inspired players of all ages and abilities.
Amendments made to Tameside results
May 29, 2024
Enquiries lead organisers to amend the overall First, Second and Third title awards for this year's Tameside Whit Friday contests.
Laganvale comes under kingdom of Fyffe
May 29, 2024
Charles Fyffe has been appointed the new Musical Director of Laganvale Metal Technology Band.
Get your banding PR right
May 29, 2024
There is a timely chance to improve your banding PR skills with special BBE webinar this evening.
Bank Holiday bargains at Band Supplies
May 27, 2024
There are a host of great instruments looking for a new home at Band Supplies.
New additions to Wobplay platform
May 27, 2024
You can relive the action from the 2024 Europeans as well as the 2000 All England Masters and more on the leading recording platform.
St David's trio honoured by SBBA
May 26, 2024
Three players with St David's Brass have been honoured with Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association to mark their service to the banding movement.
Brass Bands England launches new podcast series
May 26, 2024
A new podcast series linked to the work and collections based at the Brass Bands Archive has been launched — presented by Kenny Crookston and Sarah Baumann.
No more M1 travel for Bond
May 26, 2024
The musical partnership between Christopher Bond and City of Cardiff (M1) Band has come to an end.
Death of Jeff Thomas
May 26, 2024
4BR has been informed of the passing of the much respected former flugel horn player of Cory Band.
Withington enters final movement with Manger
May 26, 2024
Allan Withington will bring to an end a 40 year plus link to Manger Musikklag in 2025.
Report & Results: 2024 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
May 25, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick and Garry Cutt retains its Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday title with six straight victories
Report & Results: 2024 Tameside Whit Friday
May 25, 2024
Foden's in Presidential form as they retain their Tameside Whit Friday hegemony with eight first prizes from the all important voters.
Cross channel battles for French Open titles
May 23, 2024
The Flowers Band will head to Amboise next month to regain the French Open title in the heart of the Loire Valley.
Texas quartet to provide day of British brass band tradition
May 23, 2024
Four Texan brass bands will provide a day long celebration of the British brass band tradition this weekend.
Semi final line up announced for Conducting Competition
May 23, 2024
10 conductors will head to Eccles to battle for a place in the final of the BBCA Conducting Competition.
Black Dyke open doors to Australian visitors
May 23, 2024
The global appeal of Black Dyke Band sees them welcome Canning City Brass to Queensbury.
Return signings for Tredegar
May 23, 2024
Tredegar Band welcomes back two former players to the ranks ahead of a busy schedule.
Bands open first weekend of Welsh National Eisteddfod
May 23, 2024
The televised brass band contests will feature on the opening weekend in Pontypridd — including a brand new youth event with a European prize.
New survey shows classical music is under appreciated
May 23, 2024
65% of people believe classical music to be under appreciated — as new survey highlights that orchestras are a vital part of UK cultural life.
Pershore ready to welcome bands
May 23, 2024
Over 30 bands will provide a full day of brass band entertainment in Pershore in July.
Glover enjoys Midwest march
May 23, 2024
Grimethorpe euph star Mark Glover has just enjoyed a guest artist trip to the USA to perform at the Midwest Regional Tuba & Euphonium Conference.
BrookWright Music: Fanfare Prelude — Now thank we all our God
May 23, 2024
A great concert opener is ready to be played from the pen of Kenneth Downie.
Wiseman gifts brass band march to Make Music Day
May 23, 2024
A brass band march by composer Debbie Wiseman OBE will be arranged for wind band to help with Make Music Day celebrations on 21st June.
