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More Miles on the clock at EYMS
Horn star Miles Davison makes a third return to EYMS in time for the trip to Skegness.Former Black Dyke and Desford Colliery horn star Miles Davison has joined the East Yorkshire Motor Services Band on...
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Newtown adds an extra June step
The Newtown Band has added a few extra steps to their popular June contest. Organisers Newtown Silver Band has announced a slight change to the format (including the title) for the Newtown (Mid Wales)...
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Grimethorpe welcome Rushworth to the ranks
Horn star William Rushworth takes the solo horn spot at Grimethorpe. There is some welcome good news for Grimethorpe Colliery Band following the announcement that the vastly experienced William...
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No change in Yorkshire numbers
58 bands will compete at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this year - the same as 2012. 4BR has been informed that despite the last vestiges of Registry disputes and wrangling in other areas of the...
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Fodens set to host North Wales workshop
Double Champions to host brass band workshop in Dolgellau in February - and you can be a part of it. Players from the 4BR Band of the Year Foden’s are to host a Brass Band Workshop at Ysgol Y Gader,...
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Advert: John Packer Ltd
Do you fancy joining John Packer? If so - this could be the job for you...Due to continuing growth, John Packer Ltd is looking for an instrument sales specialist to assist in their busy retail premises...
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Butlins to support brass in Uganda
Butlins will be supporting the inspirational 'Brass for Mbale' charity in Skegness - and you can help too!Butlins will be supporting the inspirational ‘Brass For Mbale Fund’ at the forthcoming...
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Advert: Band Supplies
There are some simply brilliant deals to be had at our post Christmas sale at Butlins. Band Supplies still have some fantastic post Christmas ex demo instruments for sale. Up to 40% offThese represent...
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Welsh season kicks off in entertaining style
The 2013 Welsh brass band season will kick off in entertainment mode with the 16th Welsh Open at Porthcawl in February. The new Welsh banding season will kick off on February 16th when 13 competitors...
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Butlins line ups announced
There is a huge field of bands looking to get their hands on the huge prize money fund at Butlins.Butlins have released the full line up of competing bands, judges and timings for the forthcoming...
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Fusion mix for Scottish Youth
The Scottish Youth Band is to join forces for a new take on a classic wartime story. The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) will be taking part in a major fusion of brass and folk music next...
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Brindle takes baton at Rainford
Former Black Dyke baritone star takes over the conducting role at Rainford. The Rainford Band has announced that Gareth Brindle has been appointed as its new Musical Director.SuccessThe former Black...
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Hardraw Scar set to flow again
One of the banding world's most famous contests will take place again this September. One of the most famous brass band contests in the world will take place once again against the iconic backdrop of...
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Changes in Wales
The South East Wales Brass Band Association has announced a number of new changes on its executive committee. The South East Wales Brass Band Association has announced a number of changes to its...
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4BR Quiz: Monday Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz
There’s another great prize on offer with our Monday morning quiz, sponsored by Ev-entz.There is a great little selection box prize from 4BR and our friends at Ev-entz - as long as you can get your...
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Advert: Rayburn Tours
Get a head start on touring with Rayburn - the experts that provide brilliant experiences for bands. Thinking of getting your band away from it all for a fantastic tour this year?ExpertsRayburn Tours...
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Advert: John Packer Ltd
John Packer will be at Skegness this weekend with plenty of great instruments, offers, deals and goodies for you. John Packer Ltd will be making the annual trip to Skegness this weekend for the annual...
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Horsfield and Childs to invigilate students
David Horsfield and David Childs will be the judges at the UniBrass exam in February. The organisers of the 2013 Unibrass Championship have announced that David Horsfield and David Childs will...
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Carlton Main complete player line up
Yorkshire challengers head to Skegness with a full compliment of players ready for action under MD Leigh Baker. Carlton Main Frickley has announced that it has completed their player line up ahead of...
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Foden's aim for second Birmingham double
The 4BR Band of the Year will be heading back to Birmingham in February for a concert double with the Staffordshire Band. Double Champions Foden’s will be teaming up with the Staffordshire Band on...
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