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Lest We Forget
Brass Bands will play their part in remembering those who served to protect and defend democratic freedoms.
November 14, 2021
Welsh contest boost as season opener heads to Newport
The popular Welsh Open Entertainment Championship returns in 2022 at a new venue in Newport and the attraction of a trip to Blackpool.
November 13, 2021
Tredegar accompanies Fountain excellence
The newly appointed principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra has renewed brass band links with Welsh Champion.
November 13, 2021
Report & Result: 2021 Austrian National Championship
No horror show for R.E.T. Brass Band as they claim Austrian National title to head to Malmo in 2023.
November 13, 2021
Chrome finish inspires brass students
An inspirational visit to Cardiff by composer Errollyn Wallen culminated recently in a performance of her acclaimed work 'Chrome' by the RWCMD Brass Band.
November 13, 2021
Dunne takes MD role at Forest of Dean Brass
Thomas Dunne has become the new Musical Director at Forest of Dean Brass.
November 13, 2021
Foden's make official Mercer & Barker link
The National Champion has announced its partnership with mouthpiece maker Mercer & Barker.
November 13, 2021
Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
November 13, 2021
Death of Ian Craddock
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.
November 13, 2021
Blow to Welsh banding as Taff Vale plays final chord
Problems associated with the Covid-19 break from banding prove too much for triple Welsh champion, as they close their competitive doors.
November 13, 2021
Black Dyke history in demand
David Hirst's history of the famous Queensbury band in the Victorian era has found worldwide Pondasher appeal.
November 13, 2021
4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...
November 12, 2021
Holland and Harper to lead full house Summer Schools
Paul Holland and Philip Harper have attracted full house interest from across the globe for the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School Courses to be held at Malvern College in 2022 and 2023.
November 11, 2021
Mead takes opportunity to head stateside
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.
November 10, 2021
Global Prestige for Tongwynlais Academy
The excellence of the Tongwynlais Music Academy is regonised with a Welsh Prestige Award.
November 10, 2021
Busy time for Tredegar as they use Sage advice
The Welsh champion has been busy of late but won't be losing experience as they look forward to more exciting projects.
November 10, 2021
Ruedi inspires German low brass performers
Swiss euphonium star Thomas Ruedi leads the return of the special Jenaer Blechblaser Seminar series in Germany
November 10, 2021
ODBBA own choice contest set to return in 2022
The popular Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association own choice contest will return in February.
November 10, 2021
Cory relaunch Composer Competition
The RWCMD & Cory Composition Competition has been relaunched for 2022.
November 10, 2021
Boarshurst to gain Prophet experience
Jamie Prophet is the new Musical Director at Boarshurst Silver Band.
November 10, 2021
Oldroyd reunited with North Skelton
Tim Oldroyd has renewed his musical link to the North Skelton Band.
November 10, 2021
GUS thank departing soprano star
The GUS Band has thanked their sop star Jack Wilson who looks forward to a new musical chapter in his career.
November 10, 2021
Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert
If you can't make it to Gateshead then all you have to do is tune in, sit back and relax — and its all there for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home...
November 09, 2021
Cory players lead the Andante and Allegro pace of progress
Players from the world's number 1 ranked band have been using their experience to inspire players from the East Anglia Brass Band Association.
November 08, 2021
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