News / 2024
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Darwin to take Glossop Old baton at Midland Area
February 07, 2024
Eliot Darwin will return to the Area contesting rostrum in the Midlands by leading Glossop Old Band.
Hood heads to Lone Star State
February 07, 2024
Conductor and performer Jamie Hood will head to Texas to work with San Antonio Brass Band as they prepare for the North American National Championships.
Plenty of brass attractions at Royal Welsh College
February 07, 2024
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is promoting a series of concerts with a brass and percussion flavour over the next few months.
Onyx Brass to help launch Music of our Time
February 07, 2024
The award winning Onyx Brass ensemble will help showcase the latest new repertoire for choir, brass quintet and organ.
Cory add to double Reading success
February 07, 2024
The first concert instalment of the British Bandsman Concert Series got off to a great start in Reading with a double dose of Cory entertainment to keep young and old happy.
John Packer claims 'Best in Show' accolade at NAMM trade show
February 06, 2024
John Packer's global reputation gains huge double profile boost at the huge NAMM Trade Show.
Derwent Brass launches inaugural Composition Award
February 06, 2024
One of the most inventive bands in the UK has launched its first composition competition — and still with that innovative ethos.
Heartfield to tackle enigma with Newstead Brass at Midlands Area
February 06, 2024
The experienced Martin Heartfield returns to Newstead Brass to spearhead their Albert Hall qualification challenge in Corby.
Bousfield inspires German performers
February 06, 2024
Ian Bousfield has performed with one of Germany's newest brass bands to help inspire trombone delegates.
Foden's RNCM performance now on Wobplay
February 06, 2024
Foden's absorbing fusion of musical flavours to open the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed again and again...
Poetic start to Murley centenary celebrations
February 06, 2024
Murley Silver Band's 100th anniversary got off to a poetic start with a great concert in their home town.
Distinguished academic honour for David Childs
February 06, 2024
The euphonium star's exceptional academic and musical contribution to the University of North Texas is marked by him becoming a Distinguished Research Professor.
Black Dyke adds a double to re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall
February 06, 2024
153 years after they played at its opening, the National Champion returns not once but twice to perform at the opening of multi-million pound refurbished Rochdale Town Hall.
Newtown stalwarts honoured
February 06, 2024
The contribution of two remarkable Newtown Silver Band musicians has been marked.
Friary additions as busy year unfolds
February 06, 2024
Friary Brass welcomes new players and a return to the concert stage as the 2024 starts to unfolds for Stevenage contenders.
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.
