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Delegates enjoy attractions of Black Dyke 'Virtual Brass Day'
Over 80 delegates from across the world enjoyed a great day of tuition, fun and inspiration on the recent Black Dyke Band 'Virtual Brass Day'.
April 04, 2021
Morecambe enjoys sunshine contest success
A fantastic bit of brass band musical sunshine brought the Morecambe Band a clean sweep success at the recent Kapitol Cory Online Championships.
April 04, 2021
New trombone signing at Littleport
The experienced Matt Ralph becomes the new solo trombone player at Littleport Band.
April 04, 2021
Thumbs up for German Open date
The German Open Championships have been earmarked for the end of October.
April 04, 2021
4BR Friday Interview with Les Neish
4BR talks to the Besson tuba virtuoso, teacher and educator about the success of the Insieme education project he has been involved with that has helped players during the Covid-19 lockdown.
April 02, 2021
Bands not the only beneficiaries of Cultural Recovery funding...
The A-Z of who benefitted from help from the latest round of the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund makes for interesting reading and understanding.
April 02, 2021
Grimethorpe Colliery Band gains Cultural Recovery support
The famous Yorkshire band also gains essential financial support as it plans its return to rehearsals, concerts and projects over the coming months.
April 02, 2021
Kapitol plan investment with Culture Recovery award
National Championships' outlook brightened with £50,000 Cultural Recovery Fund award from Arts Council England.
April 02, 2021
Culture Recovery injection for Black Dyke Band
Yorkshire Area champion receives £38,040 from the latest round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
April 02, 2021
Extra cash boost for BBE Foundation recovery
Brass Bands England to receive £43,136 from second round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund
April 02, 2021
4BR Thursday Interview with Ross Knight
4BR catches up with the Yamaha tuba star in Geneva where he talks about what his musical life is like at the moment.
April 01, 2021
4BR Wednesday Interview with Arfon Owen
4BR catches up with the Yamaha tenor horn star to talk about his work inspiring youngsters to play brass in a rural region outside Stavanger.
March 31, 2021
Foden's launch 'PlayAlong' virtual resource
There is a great opportunity for young players to benefit from great virtual help from Foden's stars — and its all free.
March 31, 2021
Banding couple call for banding help with mining museum
A small mining museum run by a former CWS (Manchester) bandsman and his wife are looking for help to celebrate the connection between the industry and brass bands.
March 31, 2021
BBE launches Easter Break foundation fun for youngsters
There is a great chance to get really young players inspired by the sound of brass with Brass Band England's latest initiative.
March 31, 2021
4BR Tuesday Interview with Gavin Higgins
4BR catches up with composer Gavin Higgins to talk about his music past, present and future...
March 30, 2021
Trio withdraw from BrassPass Band of the Year contest
Tredegar, Flowers and Whitburn decline invitations to compete at the proposed forthcoming BrassPass.tv Band of the Year contest.
March 30, 2021
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
The latest edition of the leading publication is now out — packed with features, articles, reviews and opinions...
March 30, 2021
Whitburn delight at Kapitol victory
Whitburn Band adds to its multi-media profile with latest online contest success.
March 30, 2021
Best feet forward...
The young players at Aldbourne Youth Band has just enjoyed a fantastic insight into the life of professional Army musicians.
March 30, 2021
Wessex to go ahead virtually this summer
The Wessex Band Summer School will go ahead online this year.
March 30, 2021
Report & Results: 2021 Kapitol Cory Online Championships
Multi-media victories for Whitburn, Strata Brass, Lakeland Brass, United Brass, Morecambe, Oakland University and City of Cardiff (M3)
March 29, 2021
Tredegar aim for switch benefits on return to action
There will be changes in the personnel for the Welsh champion when they return to rehearsals.
March 29, 2021
Extra boost for Jerusalema Talents
More people can now enjoy the wonderful dance music of 'Jerusalema' thanks to a new arrangement by Corsin Tuor.
March 29, 2021
Blast away with new play along resource...
A fantastic new play along online resource is now available for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy... from Shostakovich to Minecraft, Herbie Hancock to Franz Ferdinand...
March 29, 2021
