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Limited tickets only for British Open
There are only a limited number of tickets now available for September's British Open Championship.
June 28, 2022
Higgins continues to champion brass band music
Composer Gavin Higgins took the opportunity to champion brass bands once again at the world premiere of his latest major work at the Aldeburgh Festival.
June 28, 2022
Black Dyke to open doors for Kerkrade
Black Dyke will hold an open rehearsal ahead of their trip to Kerkrade for the World Music Contest Championship.
June 28, 2022
Brass in Concert tickets go on sale
Tickets for the 2022 Brass in Concert Championships go on sale today — with a great line-up of bands to enjoy at Sage Gateshead.
June 28, 2022
Government announces update to English Music Plan for Education
Time and money are earmarked to ensure that music has the power to change children's lives in England.
June 27, 2022
Death of Craig Anderson
The death has been announced of former Cooperation band player Craig Anderson.
June 27, 2022
Report & Result: 2022 Morley March & Hymn Tune
Skelmanthorpe make it a clean sweep in Morley to return in style to march and hymn tune honours.
June 27, 2022
Cooke lead ends at WFEL Fairey
WFEL Fairey take decision to end musical partnership with Adam Cooke as they announce Swiss lead for British Open.
June 27, 2022
4BR Weekend Quiz: Connect 4
An easy one to get you back into quiz mode over the next few weeks on 4BR...
June 26, 2022
Carry on Camping anyone?
Why not enjoy some great fun and music making at the Uni-Brass Band Camp? There's still time to book your place.
June 26, 2022
Hammonds add musical fabric to summit
An ensemble from Hammonds Band adds welcome musical accompaniment to a leading international summit in Halifax.
June 26, 2022
Brass band talent reaches category finals of BBC Young Musician of the Year
Five talented young brass band musicians have reached the Brass and Percussion Category Finals of the flagship BBC Young Musician of the Year competition.
June 25, 2022
Black Dyke join Pyramid best sellers at Glastonbury
Yorkshire champion to take to the famous Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend.
June 25, 2022
Bold as Brass offers great day out in Wakefield
Get along to the National Coal Mining Museum for England to day to enjoy the great brass band music making.
June 25, 2022
Wychavon looks to build on waiting list
Demand exceeds supply in the top flight for Wychavon, but organisers still want to attract more competitors for other sections.
June 25, 2022
Rothwell adds more experience to ranks
Della Pearce is the latest recruit to the Rothwell Temperance ranks as the Yorkshire band looks ahead to the major championships in the Autumn.
June 25, 2022
Rooms at Hilton for Open
Rooms4groups has a great British Open deal on at the moment for bands at the British Open.
June 24, 2022
Besson boost as demand increases
Testing, testing, testing as Besson meets the worldwide demand for its instruments.
June 24, 2022
Crofton and Jones end seven year hitch
The highly successful musical partnership between Crofton Silver Band and MD, Dean Jones has come to an end.
June 23, 2022
Music streams start to trickle
Cost of living crisis sees over 1 million music streaming subscriptions cancelled.
June 23, 2022
Tom Hutchinson talks ABC...
The Cory star talks about the new Adjustable Bottom Caps which he now endorses and puts his name to...
June 22, 2022
Transatlantic connections for Grimethorpe
Composer Johan de Meij and Lake Wobegon are the latest worldwide musical connections made by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
June 22, 2022
Trio of new signings at Brighouse & Rastrick
The West Riding band welcomes three new players to the ranks.
June 22, 2022
Long awaited return to Stroud for Foden's
The National Champion will be making a long awaited return to Stroud this weekend.
June 22, 2022
Whit confidence boost for Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Band will head to Cheltenham boosted by a fine return at the recent Whit Friday contests.
June 22, 2022
