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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.
Player trio boosts ethos at VBS Poynton
January 04, 2024
A family trio of players boosts the confidence of Vernon Building Society Band ahead of the new season.
Death of David Evans
January 04, 2024
The death has been announced of David Evans, one of most respected administrators in the Welsh banding movement.
Countdown to Brassing Around concert
January 04, 2024
There is still time to bag a ticket for a great way to kick start your New Year of brass banding — and support the next generation of brass band reporters.
MBE accolade for Calvert
January 04, 2024
71 years of dedicated service to his band and community sees David Calvert honoured with the MBE.
American composer claims BrookWright double
January 03, 2024
A trombone choir work by Micah Roberts inspired by the cityscape of Cincinnati wins the 2023 Bookwright Composer prize.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 31st December
January 03, 2024
Chris Helme rounds off the year with some great brass band music
Geneva first for Five Lakes
January 02, 2024
The cornet section of the reigning US National, Open and Dublin Festival of Brass champion make a performance link with Geneva Instruments in the USA.
Band tickets now available for European Championships
January 02, 2024
The competing bands can now purchase tickets for the European Brass Band Championships in Palanga — with a second public issue due on 20th January.
Scottish Bands of the Year announced
December 31, 2023
Whitburn, Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Selkirk Silver and Highland Brass end 2023 as Scottish Bands of the Year.
Sovereign recognition for Mealor
December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.
New Year's funding boost for instruments in Northern Ireland
December 31, 2023
Comber Brass enjoys a share of a New Year funding scheme from Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Quiz time running out...
December 31, 2023
There is still enough time to see if you can win a Besson Prodige cornet and goodies if you can get your musical thinking caps on...
Death of Steven Ford
December 31, 2023
The death has been announced of one of Australian banding's most respected players
New Year's honour for Morecambe stalwart
December 31, 2023
Morecambe Band President Bernard Vause will receive the King's British Empire Medal for his services to music and his local community.
Ashworth tenure ends at St John's Band (Mossley)
December 31, 2023
The musical partnership between David W Ashworth and St John's Band (Mossley) has come to an end.
Christmas spirit on the Higginbottom doorstep
December 31, 2023
The legendary tenor horn player enjoyed a wonderful musical Christmas present this year.
WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades
December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.
Leyland duo honoured with awards
December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.
Triple Wroughton honour for Webb
December 31, 2023
Wroughton Silver Band has honoured its MD Neil Webb with a trio of festive accolades this Christmas.
British Bandsman announces annual awards
December 31, 2023
Matilda Lloyd, Elise Hale and Brunel Academy Brass are the recipients of the 2023 British Bandsman Awards.
Death of Dennis Masters
December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.
2023 4BR Special Award
December 27, 2023
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to conductor Duncan Beckley — a musician of passion, professionalism and a remarkable talent for understanding the successful alchemy of brass band music making.
Time to test your musical knowledge...
December 26, 2023
We have a fantastic Besson Prodige cornet and plenty of other goodies up for grabs with our traditional Christmas Quiz.
