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4BR Quiz: Weekend quiz
Time to recall those epic moments at the Royal Albert Hall last weekend with our Friday quiz.
October 18, 2019
Titan downloads now available
If you want to hear Cory's winning performance of 'Titan's Progress' again and again — or any of the other 19 from Albert Hall you can.
October 18, 2019
Ibstrock to take Lea lead
Ibstock Brick Brass has appointed the experienced Dave Lea as their new Musial Director.
October 18, 2019
Yorkshire elite need to make the Cutt in Huddersfield in 2020
Garry Cutt and Nigel Boddice head the adjudication teams at the 2020 Yorkshire Regional Championships.
October 18, 2019
Join our 'Support Us' scheme
4BR's 'Support Us' scheme to helps enable it remain the vibrant, independent voice of the worldwide brass band movement. Find out how you can help.
October 18, 2019
New horn signing at Foden's
Foden's bid fond farewell to Nat Martin and welcome Grace Jeffers to their horn section.
October 17, 2019
Evans to keep beating time...
Richard Evans will be joined by the band that first made his name for the launch of the updated version of his celebrated autobiography.
October 17, 2019
McElligott era comes to an end at Thoresby
The four year musical partnership between Thoresby Band and Ian McElligott comes to an end as the band announce new lead with Michael Howley.
October 17, 2019
Wilkinson takes youth lead in Sweden
Conductor Lewis Wilkinson has been enjoying working with Solna Brass ahead of their 'Salute to Youth' appearance at the Swedish National Championships.
October 17, 2019
New player arrivals at Hade Edge
Six new players join Jamie Smith and the ranks at Hade Edge Band.
October 17, 2019
Kench steps down at Wakefield Metropolitan
Peter Kench has taken the decision to step down as the Musical Director of Wakefield Metropolitan Band.
October 17, 2019
Shrewsbury musical partnership comes to an end
The musical partnership between Shrewsbury Band and conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has ended after seven years together.
October 17, 2019
Ty Cerdd look to promote composer link to community groups
19/20 CoDI Buddies programme looks to promote links between Welsh composers and performing groups and societies.
October 17, 2019
Trom stars spread banding gospel in Japan
Professional trombone players Chris Houlding and Simon Minshall have been spreading the brass band gospel in Japan.
October 17, 2019
Holme Valley entries coming in
Entries for the popular Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble contest are coming in fast — so even the pie order is being upgraded...
October 17, 2019
Report & Results: 2019 North of Ireland Championship
Laganvale Metal Technology qualify for the European Championships in Malmo in 2021 as they lead the list of winners at the NIBA Championships in Armagh.
October 16, 2019
Radio: Sounds of Brass
Its all about the music of Edward Elgar this week with Phillip Hunt.
October 16, 2019
Put your band on the global banding map
The 4BR Classified Service is the most effective way to ensure your band's activities, aims and objectives are shown to the world. Sign up now make sure you get your musical ambitions on line and connected to those you want to be linked up with.
October 16, 2019
Council to continue to back Saddleworth Whit Friday contests
Oldham Council has put the funding record straight after they state a campaign of misinformation was spread about the future financial backing of their famous Whit Friday events.
October 16, 2019
World Rankings — October update
Cory cement unassailable lead at the top of the rankings following their Nationals victory in London last weekend.
October 14, 2019
100th Spring Festival announces test-pieces
The centenary of the British Open Spring Festival will be marked by a trio of set-works that honour some of the most influential figures in its history.
October 13, 2019
Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain
Cory claim the National title with a performance worthy of the greatest Titans at the Royal Albert Hall.
October 12, 2019
National attractions set for Albert Hall
In addition to 20 fantastic bands there are other attractions to enjoy at the Royal Albert Hall this Saturday.
October 11, 2019
Don't forget Foden's at Regent Hall
If you are London today them why not enjoy a sneak preview of the National Champion on Titan form at Regent Hall
October 11, 2019
Titan to test America's best in 2020
Hermann Pallhuber's 'Titan's Progress' will be the set-work for the top section bands at the 2020 North American National Championships.
October 11, 2019
