News / 2024
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Irwin heads the award winners as Brighouse look ahead to 2024
January 09, 2024
Star sop player Martin Irwin lead the way with the silverware at Brighouse & Rastrick's awards night.
Brindle to take Enderby at Midlands Area
January 09, 2024
The Enderby Band will be directed by Gareth Brindle at the forthcoming Midlands Regional Championships.
Tredegar look back as well as forward at awards night
January 09, 2024
The Welsh champion looked back on 2023 as well as forward to the new season at their recent awards night get together.
Baton and player boost for Fishburn ahead of new season
January 09, 2024
The North of England band welcomes a new Resident Conductor and new players to the ranks as they look towards the Areas and Spring Festival.
Flowers swoop for Thomas pairing
January 08, 2024
Chris and Daniel Thomas are signed by the Flowers Band.
Whitburn present annual awards
January 08, 2024
The 2023 Grand Shield and Scottish Champion has handed out the honours of its own at its recent awards night.
Baker leads sales drive for Denis Wick
January 08, 2024
Brett Baker has become the full time Director of Sales for Denis Wick Ltd.
Calling claims UniBrass Composition Prize
January 08, 2024
A new work by student composer Naomi Rebecca Hill claims the UniBrass Composition title with the work set to be performed by British Open Champion Foden's.
Foden's Youth look forward to exciting 2024
January 08, 2024
The talented youngsters of the Foden's Youth Band have plenty to look forward to this year — and there is a great opportunity to be a part of it.
Yorkshire Regional Championship schedule and judges announced
January 08, 2024
52 bands will battle for the domestic Yorkshire bragging rights at Huddersfield Town Hall in March
Lydbrook reflect on a memorable centenary year
January 06, 2024
The 100th anniversary of Lydbrook Band was full of memorable music making at home and abroad.
The Times it needs a changing for bands
January 06, 2024
A recent article in The Times newspaper touched upon the financial challenges faced by bands — although the successes were less prominent.
Ben and Em head for Oz
January 06, 2024
Tredegar baritone player Ben Stratford and partner Emily Brown head to Australia — although they will be keeping in touch with the Welsh champions.
Foden's set to enjoy new HaBiT in Towcester
January 06, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert Champion will head to Towcester for the outreach day.
Free Low Brass Days in Scotland look to inspire next generation
January 06, 2024
Two free Low Brass Days in Edinburgh and Elgin supported by Besson will aim to inspire new and existing players to opt for low brass instruments.
Thomas trio leave Cory with immediate effect
January 05, 2024
Chris, Sue and Daniel Thomas resign from the former world number 1 ranked band.
North West Area to kick off 2024 Regional Championships with big entry list
January 05, 2024
77 bands have entered the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool next month.
4BR Christmas quiz winner
January 05, 2024
A lucky player from Sandhurst Brasshoppers Training Band will learning on a Besson Prodige cornet thanks to the knowledge of their percussionist supporter.
Top Brass returns with James Morrison
January 05, 2024
The 'Wizard of Oz' returns on Radio 2 to present the very best of brass — including brass bands and soloists.
Silver Jubilee celebrations for Pope
January 05, 2024
Players past and present have been sending their congratulations to Alan Pope BEM as 2024 sees him notch up 25 years of inspirational leadership in Camborne.
Creative link builds musical Castles in London
January 04, 2024
An innovative musical collaboration between Regent Brass, Camden Youth Brass Band and Making Music hopes to create a long term musical link in the heart of London.
Wilson takes up new resident role at NASUWT Riverside
January 04, 2024
The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Resident Musical Director at North of England Area champion, NASUWT Riverside.
Steely resolve boosts TATA return to Welsh banding
January 04, 2024
TATA Brass Band hopes to return to the contest arena in 2024 after a decade away after taking committed steps to rebuild over the last 12 months.
Heartfield tenure ends at Skelmanthorpe
January 04, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Martin Heartfield and Skelmanthorpe has come to an end.
New fees for BBP Registry
January 04, 2024
The new fee structure for the Brass Band Players Registry for 2024 has been announced — with cheque payments being phased out.
