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Bousfield to give BBE Conference Keynote speech
The renowned trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will give the keynote speech at the annual Brass Bands England Conference later this year.
June 22, 2022
American visitors enjoy all things great and small
The members of Lake Wobegon Brass Band will be enjoying all things great and small on their tour to the UK.
June 22, 2022
French Championships announce set-works
Four of the five test-pieces for the 2023 French National Championships have been announced.
June 22, 2022
New resident at UNISON Kinneil
Paul McKelvie has been appointed Resident Conductor at UNISON Kinneil Band.
June 22, 2022
Mercer & Barker add to artist line-up
Ashley Dixon is the latest player to join the Mercer & Barker stable of Performance Artists.
June 22, 2022
Gloucestershire Constabulary nab their man
Colin Hogg becomes the new Director of Music at The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary.
June 22, 2022
Foden's open online doors for Welcome project
A new educational initiative brings the sights and sounds of the National Champion to youngsters.
June 21, 2022
Warwick keeps the buzz word on lips around the world
The makers of the pBuzz instruments continues to make a high profile mark across the music industry.
June 21, 2022
Black Dyke keeps busy ahead of World Championship challenge
The Yorkshire Champion continues to make its musical travels ahead of its Kerkrade title assault.
June 21, 2022
Friary thanks to Stevens
Friary Brass has thanked Chairperson and player Nigel Stevens as he steps down from joint roles.
June 21, 2022
Mayoral support for Eagley
Not one but two mayors will be supporting the Eagley Band as they take to the stage in Bolton next month.
June 21, 2022
Death of Mike Hadcroft
The death has been announced of former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Mike Leon Hadcroft.
June 20, 2022
National Youth Band to premiere Hyperlink
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will give the world premiere of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' at the Royal College of Music.
June 20, 2022
Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.
June 20, 2022
Janssen set for Schoonhoven return
Erik Janssen is set to return to Brass Band Schoonhoven to renew a partnership that first started over 30 years ago.
June 20, 2022
Report & Results: 2022 Bugle Contest
St Dennis overcomes the menace of the weather to lead the prize winners on the return of the famous Bugle contest.
June 20, 2022
Swiss conductor claims BBCA prize
The Swiss-Italian Boris Oppliger claims the Brass Band Conductor's Association title as the international language of brass band music making resonates in Eccles.
June 19, 2022
4BR Brass Things Review...
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.
June 19, 2022
Archive opinions sought
Brass Bands England wishes to find out more about your opinions on how best to support and develop its Brass Band Archive.
June 18, 2022
Enjoy the beat in Eccles today
The semi-final and final of the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition takes place in Eccles today — so why not go along and enjoy the music making.
June 18, 2022
Bousfield and Lindberg in conversation
The great Christian Lindberg joins Ian Bousfield for one heck of a chat...
June 17, 2022
Enjoy an audience with the ISB...
You can now sit back and enjoy the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army in concert at London's Henry Wood Hall through the Wobplay.com recording platform.
June 17, 2022
Don't sweat as the sun shines...
Now's the ideal opportunity to plan ahead when the weather turns off the golden globe in the sky...
June 17, 2022
Whit Friday contests gain daily herald
The return of the Whit Friday contests in Tameside brought a great deal of joy and media coverage in the local area...
June 17, 2022
