News / 2024
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Line ups and Gala Concert programmes confirmed for UniBrass Championships
February 05, 2024
There is the promise of a packed day and night of vibrant brass band music making and plenty of fun at the UniBrass Championships in Warwick next weekend.
Report & Results: 2024 French National Championships
February 05, 2024
Hauts-de-France makes it five National wins in a row as they now head to Palanga and book their place in Stavanger as well.
Entries open for Youth Fest
February 04, 2024
Bands can now enter the non-competitive BBE Youth Fest event in Barnsley in June.
Outreach work underpins Pacific Festival event
February 04, 2024
The New Zealand National Championships will form part of the exciting developments that will underpin the 2024 Pacific Festival of Brass.
SBBA President gives upbeat review of Scottish year
February 04, 2024
Carrie Boax has urged Scottish banding to continue to build on the success of 2023 at its recent AGM.
New signings boost Easington Area hopes
February 04, 2024
Two new players join the ranks of Easington Colliery Band ahead of the North of England Regional Championships.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 04, 2024
Dr David Thornton reflects back on a highly successful RNCM International Brass Band Festival
National Youth Band to bring musical focus on Fragile Earth
February 03, 2024
A major new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins will be given its world premiere by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in April in Cardiff.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 03, 2024
4BR talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Worldwide entries sought for BBCA competition
February 02, 2024
The Brass Band Conductors' Association is hoping for another global response to its 2024 Conducting Competition.
Grimey ask for finisher choice for Morley appearance
February 02, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will head to Morley Town Hall later this month to perform as part of the Leeds Best of Brass series.
Adams add Williams to artist line-up
February 02, 2024
Helen Williams has become an endorsing artist with Adams Musical Instruments.
EBBA confirms 2024 European Championship line-ups
February 02, 2024
23 bands will represent their countries in their bids to return from Palanga as European Champions.
Cory double header kicks off Reading concert series
February 02, 2024
You can hear Cory not once but twice in a day in Reading as they kick-off the British Bandsman Concert Series under Philip Harper.
Grass roots focus at Yorkshire Brass Band Festival
February 02, 2024
Altofts & Normanton Band kick off a fantastic new concert initiative with special guest Richard Marshall later this month.
UniBrass thanks for sponsor support
February 01, 2024
The forthcoming UniBrass Championships will be a hub of musical activity and support in Warwick later this month.
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Simone Rebello about the RNCM 'Day of Percussion' on Sunday 4th February.
There will be plenty of smiles, bands and great music to enjoy at the Youth Champs
January 31, 2024
Alex Humphreys will be on hand to welcome everyone to the National Youth Band Championships in Cheltenham in March.
Luc takes lead at City of Hull
January 31, 2024
Keir Luc has been appointed as the new principal cornet of City of Hull Band ahead of their Durham and Blackpool challenges.
Keep on running...
January 31, 2024
Students pound out the mileage to help raise funds for the UnBrass Foundation.
Prodige prize for young Brasshopper
January 31, 2024
A great young player from Sandhurst Brasshoppers has been presented with a Besson Prodige cornet from the band member who won the 4BR Christmas Quiz.
Interview with Brass Band Treize Etoiles
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to conductor Frederic Theodoloz, composer Oliver Waespi and members of the European and Swiss champions at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Concert tribute for Redhead
January 31, 2024
There is the opportunity to enjoy a musical celebration of the life and work of Salvationist composer Robert Redhead.
RNCM set to host Royal Philharmonic Awards
January 31, 2024
The focus of the UK classical music world will be on the the RNCM in Manchester in March as the college and alumni look to shine at RPS Awards.
