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Early birds secure Bolsover pecking rights
35 bands have already secured their places at the Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships in October...
February 05, 2020
Students ready for Bangor exam boards
The 10th UniBrass Championships take place at Bangor University in north Wales this weekend.
February 05, 2020
Japanese trip success to a T for Richeton
Benjamin Richeton recently enjoyed his trip to Tokyo where he conducted the renowned trombone soloist Yu Tamaki in the Japanese brass band premiere of Johan de Meij's 'T-Bone Concerto'.
February 04, 2020
Report & Results: 2020 Durham County BBA
GT Group Peterlee, Kippax and Houghton Area Youth claim the early season honours in Durham.
February 04, 2020
4BR Shop: Phil Parker London Lead Trumpet mouthpiece
The specialists with the specialised products to do the job....
February 04, 2020
Report & Results: 2020 North Wales BBA Solo & Ensemble
Over 130 entrants showcase their talents in Caernarfon — from scores of youngsters to some experienced older heads...
February 04, 2020
Hutchinson inspires Patriotic confidence in Fjell
Cory star Tom Hutchinson recently enjoyed a great weekend working with the Fjell Band as they prepared for their Norwegian National Championship assault in Bergen.
February 04, 2020
4BR Six Nations Quiz winner
We had a great response to our Six Nations rugby quiz — with one lucky fan with brass band knowledge crossing the try line six times to get their hands on some fantastic CDs...
February 04, 2020
4BR Shop: Muirhead Wallace 401C Cornet adjustable compact cup mute
One of the banding world's most popular cornet mutes direct from Muirhead Musical Products
February 03, 2020
BOPA cover now extends to Wales
Brass Bands England has been awarded a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) by the Welsh Government to help member bands with cross border performances.
February 03, 2020
Radio: Sounds of Brass
More great brass band music over the airwaves from Phillip Hunt.
February 03, 2020
Positive response boosts mental health initiative
The 'Brass on the Mind' initiative headed by Tabby Kerwin has been met by a positive response that bodes well for the future as awareness grows.
February 02, 2020
New signings at Blidworth
Blidworth add to their ranks as they look towards Midlands Area challenge.
February 02, 2020
4BR Shop: Finale from Faust (Gounod arr. Phillip Littlemore)
One of the great finale features for any brass band concert or entertainment contest from the pen of Phillip Littlemore
February 01, 2020
Chapeltown go soft with Musicwearetc
Yorkshire band goes for the softer dynamics with their walking out uniforms...
February 01, 2020
Ticket sales open for 2020 European Championships
There combination tickets are now on sale for the 2020 European Brass Band Championships in Palanga.
February 01, 2020
Gregson marks Brexit with final chord
The composer who heralded the UKs entry into Europe with music has also marked its departure in the same way...
January 31, 2020
4BR Quiz: Six Nations brain tickler
Link up your knowledge of brass bands and rugby union to get your hands on six cracking CDs.
January 31, 2020
Leyland appoint student baritone lead
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student Bethan Brown has become the new principal baritone at Leyland Band.
January 31, 2020
Area preparations under Oxfordshire spotlight
There will be 34 bands taking the opportunity to showcase their Area preparations at the forthcoming Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association contest.
January 31, 2020
4BR Shop: Arnold & Sons Trombone 6 1/2 mouthpiece
A fantastic tenor trombone mouthpiece at a fantastic price...
January 31, 2020
London & Southern Counties Area line-ups announced
There will be a busy weekend of action in Stevenage in March as bands look to book their place at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham.
January 31, 2020
Bugle signals call to trans-Atlantic arms
The famous West of England Bandsmans Festival is open for entries who wish to claim the silverware on offer in Cornwall — including the first band from the USA.
January 31, 2020
The next generation of Consett goers
The Geneva Group helps inspire yet more children to take up brass banding in County Durham area.
January 31, 2020
Kremlin connection for Mead
Steven Mead will head to Russia this week to perform in St Petersburg and Moscow — with the promise of trip to the heart of Putin's power...
January 29, 2020
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