News / Latest
Foden's get ready for contest broadcast
There is a great evening of wonderful solo and ensemble playing to savour on Friday as you can sit back and enjoy the finalists taking part in the Foden's online Solo & Ensemble contest.
October 29, 2020
You can't keep a good band down...not in Canada anyway
A 10 piece group from the professional Hannaford Street Silver Band has made sure you can't keep great brass band music making down for long despite the restrictions...
October 29, 2020
Arrivals and departures at Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass
New Zealand A Grade contenders welcome the experienced Andrew Snell as their new Musical Director.
October 29, 2020
New look to be announced for Conductors Association
Russell Gray will announce the new name and the new objectives of the revamped National Association of Brass Band Conductors on the next BBE webinar presentation.
October 29, 2020
Radio: Top Brass
John Maines returns with plenty of great brass band music to enjoy over the airwaves.
October 29, 2020
Green light for 2021 Butlins Festival at later January date
Butlins announce that its 2021 Brass Band Festival will now go ahead at a later date in January with comprehensive measures in place to reduce Covid-19 risks to visitors and competitors.
October 28, 2020
RNCM to host online conducting events
Two free online events are being hosted by Mark Heron at the RNCM aimed at helping develop wide ranging conducting skills.
October 28, 2020
Leading Canadian musical honour for Meechan
Peter Meechan becomes only the ninth composer to be presented with a prestigious Canadian Band Association Composer Award for his contribution to concert band repertoire.
October 28, 2020
Young Ambassadors take lead at Crewe Brass
Importance of youth sees Crewe Brass create leading organisational roles to tap into the energy and drive of their young stars.
October 28, 2020
New work to pay homage to War heroes
The incredible story of the Shetland Bus heroes is to be celebrated in a new work by Martin Winter performed in a special concert by Tertnes Brass in November.
October 27, 2020
Cory to host regional battles
The world's number 1 ranked band will hosting a new online championship — this time with an emphasis on regional talents.
October 27, 2020
Curtin raised on new release from Foden's euph star
The much anticipated new CD release from Gary Curtin is now available to enjoy.
October 26, 2020
Watershed moment for Welsh banding as new national body is set up
A sense of determination underpins a new national Welsh banding body set up to support, develop and promote the movement at all levels in every part of the nation.
October 26, 2020
4BR Quiz: Weekend quiz
Something to while away the hours as we endure lockdown restrictions in different tiers, forms and guidance this weekend...
October 25, 2020
Worldwide audience to pick Brass in Concert 'Champion of Champions'
A free online weekend of fantastic Brass in Concert entertainment will see audiences at home pick their favourite 'Champion of Champions' performances.
October 25, 2020
Tricky Dicky beats everyone off the Xmas start line
If you are looking to put a festive smile on faces this year then why not get a perfect stocking filler from Richard Evans...
October 24, 2020
Sage Gateshead gains funding help
The Brass in Concert venue receives £1.8 million "vital funding" from the Culture Recovery Fund.
October 24, 2020
Culture Recovery Fund boosts for Welsh bands
A number of Welsh bands have been successful in their applications for Cultural Recovery Fund awards from the Arts Council of Wales to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic.
October 24, 2020
Wilkins heads to Queensbury as new flugel
Former Fairey Band principal cornet Steph Wilkins will take over the flugel horn role at Black Dyke Band.
October 23, 2020
Brass Bands England announces new career opportunities
BBE invests Culture Recovery Funding in job opportunities to benefit banding — and you could be the right person to do them.
October 22, 2020
Nearly Salsa time from Dan Jenkins Music
There is plenty of great music to enjoy — and more to come from composer Dan Jenkins through his website.
October 22, 2020
4BR Shop: Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
A great price for a great cup mute from the iconic brand of Humes & Berg.
October 22, 2020
Black Dyke announces Culture Recovery Fund projects
Black Dyke will target education, small ensemble repertoire and community engagement as the core ambitions of its recovery fund award.
October 22, 2020
The countdown to the Christmas carol season begins...
Strata Brass to bring new take on a Charles Dickens family favourite to our screens this Christmas.
October 22, 2020
New Brummie solo competition looks for lyrical talent
A new online solo competition will be looking for the best lyrical solo players from around the world.
October 22, 2020
