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Radio: Sunday Bandstand 22nd October
October 24, 2023
More great brass band music to enjoy from Chris Helme.
Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain
October 21, 2023
Black Dyke triumph on Edward Gregson's epic test piece as the National title and trophy heads back to Queensbury for the first time since 2014.
Funeral details announced for Roy Sparkes
October 20, 2023
Details have been announced for the funeral of the highly respected player, conductor and adjudicator Roy Sparkes.
Gray and Thornton to lead sound explorations
October 20, 2023
Russell Gray and Dr David Thornton will be leading a zoom session on how to make your band sound better...
Palanga and Blackpool bookings on the horizon for rooms4groups
October 20, 2023
The leading hotel booking provider is already looking at the best deals for bands for the 2024 European Championships and British Open Spring Festival.
Why not put on the Wrong Trousers for a change?
October 20, 2023
Bands can now put on the brilliant 'Wallace & Gromit' film to reach out to a new audience.
Brass Bands England reports pride in exceptional performance
October 19, 2023
The presentation reports of the BBE Chair of Trustees and CEO at the recent BBE Annual General Meeting spoke of pride in the achievements and activity of the organisation in the past year.
Lito meets Michelangelo
October 19, 2023
Two great artists met up in Florence as trombone star Lito Fontana inspired performers under the gaze of a famous statue or two...
Positive outlook despite financial loss for BBE
October 18, 2023
Brass Bands England reports a loss of over £66,000 for the year ending March 2023, but says the future financial outlook is positive as new funding streams come on line and membership increases.
Fountain opens Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival
October 18, 2023
James Fountain will join the Amersham Band at Regent Hall this evening to open the traditional musical prelude to the National Championship in London.
Report & Results: 2023 North of Ireland Bands Association Championship
October 18, 2023
Downshire Brass reclaims the National title to book their place in Stavanger in 2025, as Roughan Silver and Dungannon Silver also celebrate title success in Armagh.
Flaten takes baton at Kleppe
October 18, 2023
Tormod Flaten becomes the new Musical Director of Kleppe Musikklag in Norway.
Welsh Open seeks lucky 13
October 18, 2023
There are just 13 places up for grabs to try and claim the Welsh Open Entertainment title in Newport early next year and perhaps head to Blackpool too...
Friary add to horn line-up
October 18, 2023
Friary Brass has welcomed Morgan Marston to their horn section as they continue to add to their playing ranks.
New trio at Wantage
October 18, 2023
The Wantage Band has added a new flugel, tuba and percussionist to its ranks ahead of a busy Autumn and festive season.
New baton lead at Broxburn
October 18, 2023
Jim Bone becomes the new Resident Musical Director at Broxburn & Livingston Band and will work with Andrew Duncan as they look forward to the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge contest.
Brass Band Conductors' Association heads to Wychavon
October 18, 2023
If you want to find out more about the work of the Brass Band Conductors' Association then you can at the forthcoming Wychavon Festival of Brass.
Green credentials see Derwent claim Making Music Award
October 18, 2023
The meaningful commitment made by Derwent Brass to improving their environmental sustainability has seen them presented with a Making Music Award.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 15th October
October 16, 2023
Chris Helme returns with plenty of fantastic brass band music to enjoy.
Interview with Jamie Fletcher
October 16, 2023
4BR speaks to the award winning theatre director about the BBE 'Elevate' project that will see the Freckleton Band work with Jamie on a drag cabaret 'creative extravaganza'.
Brabbins resigns as Music Director of English National Opera
October 15, 2023
Martyn Brabbins has announced that he has resigned from his role with ENO in response to its proposed cuts to its orchestra.
Brass Band Insurance Services makes transfer
October 14, 2023
Brass Band Insurance Services has transferred to become part of Adler Fairways Insurance Brokers Limited.
Preview dates for Men and Mountains
October 14, 2023
There will be plenty of opportunity to have a sneak preview of Edward Gregson's test-piece ahead of the Royal Albert Hall next weekend.
Interview with Dr Joseph Parisi
October 13, 2023
We catch up with the MD of Fountain City Brass as they look forward to appearing at this year's Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead.
Fanfares and pop songs round off National entertainment
October 13, 2023
The British Army Band Tidworth Fanfare Team, Mike Lovatt and Whitburn Band will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall next weekend.
