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2024 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2024
These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.
2024 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2024
So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.
2024 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2024
Plenty of test-pieces played across the banding world, but these were the three that made the greatest impression on our panel.
2024 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year
December 25, 2024
All of the fantastic work being undertaken by bands below the elite level this year these were the three that stood out for our panel.
2024 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2024
Of all the contest performances across the world, these were the three crackers that caught the ears of our panel.
2024 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2024
New initiatives and new figures made their mark on the banding movement that came to the fore in 2024 — but these were the three that impressed our panel most.
2024 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2024
There were a host of excellent band recordings this year, but these were the three that made the greatest impression of our panel.
2024 4BR Solo/Ensemble CD of the Year
December 25, 2024
There were a number of fine recordings made by soloists and ensembles this year, but these were the trio that made the biggest mark with the panel
Bliss and White claim BBW CD of the Year accolades
December 24, 2024
CD releases by Black Dyke Band and Sheona White have claimed the Brass Band World magazine CD of the Year awards.
EBBA thanks banding community
December 24, 2024
The European Brass Band Association has thanked the banding community for its contribution and commitment to peaceful and joyful musical rivalry in 2024.
A Golden Bough taste of Christmas
December 24, 2024
The Ensemble of the Golden Bough provide just the right performance to put you in the mood for a reflective Christmas...
Hammonds ready for Christmas broadcast
December 24, 2024
The Hammonds Band had a bit of a successful run out for their Christmas Day broadcast on BBC 1 with a great event at Halifax Minster.
Successful beat for Drum and Brass in Cumbria in 2024
December 24, 2024
Its been a year of success for the organisation bringing music making into the heart of rural Cumbria.
2025 Spring Festival judges announced
December 23, 2024
The team of judges that will make the decisions at the 103rd British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool have been confirmed.
Concert halls multiply investment
December 23, 2024
A new report shows that major concert halls more than paid their way in public investment in the last financial year.
Triple bill for Doux return
December 23, 2024
The musical partnership of Stan Nieuwenhuis and Harmen Vanhoorne is renewed for a new short tour in Belgium.
Rothwell presents annual awards for excellence and dedication
December 23, 2024
Rothwell Temperance has recognised the dedication and excellence to their organisation at their recent annual dinner and awards evening.
BrookWright Music: Sunset (David Robb)
December 23, 2024
A lovely lyrical cornet solo for your 2025 concert programmes from the pen of David Robb.
Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim
December 22, 2024
One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.
RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development
December 22, 2024
A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.
Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days
December 22, 2024
There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.
Hallas ends Imps partnership
December 22, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.
Award trio for KNDS Fairey players
December 21, 2024
A trio of KNDS Fairey Band players have been presented with annual awards by the Stockport Band.
Superbrass Saturday: Red Hot Pepper Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton arr. Jock McKenzie)
December 21, 2024
Why not spice up your band concert programmes with a Jelly Roll Morton New Orleans classic?
Celebratory ale brewed to mark Tewkesbury 50th anniversary
December 21, 2024
A special 'Fifty' Golden Ale has been brewed to help locals celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tewkesbury Band.
