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4BR Wednesday Interview with Allan Withington
We catch up with Allan Withington to find out more about his inventive search for the perfect 'Il Maestro'...
July 14, 2021
2021 Brass Band Summer School cancelled
The popular course held at Harrogate has been cancelled due to caution over ongoing Covid-19 concerns.
July 14, 2021
British Open tickets still up for grabs
With further news on relaxations on Covid-19 guidelines why not make sure you get your tickets for the British Open and Sunday Gala Concert safely booked.
July 14, 2021
2021 New Zealand Championships underway
The action has already started at the 2021 New Zealand National Championships
July 14, 2021
Catch the Ladies of Midnight Blue in the heart of London
A series of free open air concerts in King's Cross next month will feature the fantastic percussion and brass sounds of the remarkable Ladies of Midnight Blue duo.
July 14, 2021
4BR Tuesday Interview with David Childs
We catch up with the Besson euph star to find out more about what he's been up to — from gaining yet more accolades to a return to live performance.
July 13, 2021
National youngsters to enjoy inspirational leads
The National Children's and National Youth Bands will enjoy superb tutoring and guest soloists on their forthcoming Summer courses.
July 13, 2021
New cornet trio takes wing at Fairey
Three talented young cornet players join the ranks of Fairey Band.
July 13, 2021
Cory looking for conductors
Philip Harper and Nigel Seaman will lead a weekend of conducting at the home of the world's number 1 ranked band — and its free.
July 13, 2021
Brighouse and Dallas add to wobplay platform
Two cracking recordings 40 years and an Ocean apart add to the musical attractions of the Wobply.com platform
July 13, 2021
Black Dyke continues Bandstand connections
Performances at the iconic Delph Band Club and a trip to inspire youngsters in Barnsley were the latest stop offs on Black Dyke's popular Bandstand Tour.
July 13, 2021
Fisher takes final bow at Chapeltown
The successful musical partnership between conductor Sam Fisher and Chapeltown Silver has reached its final chord.
July 13, 2021
Band Camp receives financial boost
The UniBrass Foundation's popular Band Camp Summer School has received a dual boost of financial help as it looks to attract even more people to its course.
July 13, 2021
4BR Monday Interview with Owen Farr
We manage to catch up with the Besson tenor horn virtuoso before he flies across the Irish Sea to the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School where he will undertaking a recital recording of works by Paganini
July 12, 2021
Hogan Music set to provide inspiration and motivation for youngsters
A series of 3-day Band Academy courses is being held to help children recover lost musical inspiration and motivation.
July 11, 2021
Saltash back in action with the Mayor's seal of approval
Slatash Town Band has returned to action with a vote of confidence from the local Town Mayor
July 11, 2021
Report & Results: 2021 Whitburn Band Virtual Festival
There was plenty of fantastic entertainment on show for a worldwide audience to enjoy as Unison Kinneil, Kingdom Brass, Lochgelly, Whitburn Heartlands, Kilmarnock Concert Brass and Riverside Youth Bands take the virtual honours.
July 11, 2021
Grand, Grand, Grand, Grand Whit Friday outcome by Foden's
The Foden's online Whit Friday contest raised over £4,000 for the two Whit Friday circuit organisers to help their efforts to return in 2022.
July 10, 2021
Scottish Festival of Brass open and challenging for take off
Perth Concert Hall will host the Scottish Open and Band Supplies Challenge contests later this year — and the Scottish Brass Band Association is looking for even more entries.
July 09, 2021
4BR Thursday Interview with Glenn Van Looy
We catch up with the the virtuoso Belgian euph star who has just become a Doctor in Musical Arts following two years of research and performance — interrupted by Covid and the wonderful arrival of a new addition to the family.
July 08, 2021
Brass Bands England responds to Brighouse open letter
Brass Bands England makes a robust defence of its ongoing work, aims and ambitions in response to the request for open and honest dialogue from Brighosue & Rastrick Band.
July 08, 2021
4BR Euro Final quiz: It's coming home?
A trio of fantastic Alliance tenor horn mouthpieces and some great brass band CDs could be coming your way as well if you can answer our Euro final questions...
July 08, 2021
River City Brass prepares for concert returns
After their enforced Covid-19 break, the 40th anniversary of River City Brass Band will be celebrated by a season of concerts.
July 08, 2021
All that jazz — hopefully...
The Marsden Jazz Festival aims to be back later this year — but its needs support.
July 08, 2021
Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest postponed
Venue problems lead to postponement of popular band contest.
July 08, 2021
