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New appointment at MIA
Tom Bacon has been appointed as the Chair of the Music Industries Association's Young Professionals Network.
April 16, 2021
4BR Friday Interview with Paul Fisher
4BR talks to Paul Fisher about Baggy Trousers, Baby Shark, fun and inspiration in getting youngsters playing brass instruments via the Brass Bands England Fun Foundation Day initiative.
April 16, 2021
Sterling adds Belgian star to artist stable
Festival Brass euphonium star Gilles Demeurisse has joined the Sterling Instruments stable of 'Performance Artists'.
April 16, 2021
Digital key to unlock Withington secrets
You can enjoy an intense weekend of musical inspiration from Allan Withington online this year
April 16, 2021
4BR Thursday interview with Ralph Riddiough
With all the main political parties in Scotland now saying they will provide free musical tuition to pupils in schools, we speak to the man who who spearheaded a campaign to force them to change their minds.
April 15, 2021
Death of Tredegar stalwart
The death has been announced of William 'Bill' Stokes — a stalwart committee member and supporter of Tredegar Band.
April 14, 2021
Brighouse recovery boost gains media coverage
Brighouse & Rastrick's return to musical action has been boosted by the Culture Recovery Fund and some media spotlight treatment from the local press.
April 14, 2021
SBBA to take pioneering steps to support positive mental health
The Scottish Brass Band Association will link up with mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin to provide long term support and understanding into mental health well being.
April 14, 2021
4BR Wednesday interview with Ulf Rosenberg
4BR catches up with the European Brass Band Association President, Ulf Rosenberg to find out more about recent announcements and challenges that lie ahead.
April 14, 2021
Nigel will be mainly talking technical in Wales...
The highly respected conductor and educator Nigel Seaman will be leading a free seminar for Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales on the thorny subject of tuning and intonation...
April 14, 2021
Back to work...
Bandsmen and women can now look forward to getting their instruments repaired and restored at the renowned McQueen's Instrument Repairers after it re-opened following the Covid-19 shutdown.
April 14, 2021
4BR Tuesday Interview with Alex Davies-Jones MP
4BR talks to the Labour MP who is holding the Government to account over its lack of progress over visa-free cultural work and travel permits to Europe for musicians.
April 13, 2021
EBBA confirms future contest hosts
The European Championships are scheduled for Malmo, Palanga and Stavanger after it returns after a two year break in Birmingham in 2022.
April 13, 2021
Contest Music leads set-work tests at World Music Contest
Wilfred Heaton's iconic work will test the elite level bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.
April 13, 2021
Those boots were made for working...
Bands can get 'governance fit' in time for their playing return with a day of boot camp training led by Brass Bands England (although minus Nancy Sinatra)
April 13, 2021
Greenfield to host local Whit Friday Autumn return
The Greenfield Whit Friday Contest Committee has announced plans to host a special competition in September for local bands.
April 12, 2021
UniBrass searching for new trustees
Have you got the drive, enthusiasm and passion to bring something to the UniBrass Foundation as a trustee. If so, they want to hear from you...
April 12, 2021
Scout plays lament to Duke
An image of 14 year old Andrew Naylor has been published in the national media paying a musical tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
April 12, 2021
4BR Monday Interview with Matt Ford
4BR catches up with the fantastic Big Band singer as he prepares to return to concert performances — starting with a gig at the iconic Ronnie Scott's night club this weekend.
April 12, 2021
Saving our contesting legacy...
4BR talks to brass band historian Tim Mutum about the importance of brass band contest programmes — and how he is looking to complete his collection to safeguard the priceless legacy they hold for future generations.
April 11, 2021
4BR Brass Things Review...
Jonathan Pippen takes a quick look at the the John Packer JP133LR trombone for 4BR...
April 11, 2021
Hail Smiling Morn...
Delph Band plays its part in helping attract shoppers back to Oldham Town Centre.
April 11, 2021
BBE produces Covid-19 guidance from 12th April
Brass Bands England has announced its guidance to bands in England that will reflect the new rules that come into force from Monday 12th April.
April 11, 2021
Zero in on getting back to band with a Besson from Band Supplies
There is a 0% special offer on Besson Prestige and Sovereign models at Band Supplies — but be quick if you want to get your hands on one in time to get back to banding...
April 10, 2021
Interview with Tim De Maeseneer
4BR catches up with Belgian horn star, teacher and soloist Tim De Maeseneer as he embarks on leading an exciting new degree course open to brass band players at the LUCA School of Arts in Leuven.
April 10, 2021
