Bridgewater line up announced
Great Northern Brass Arts Festival line up announced.Philip Biggs has announced the programme of concerts which will form this year’s Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.The event will take place at The...
View ArticleBy Royal appointment
The Royal Buckley Band has announced a number of new signings ahead of their Welsh Regional challenge.The Royal Buckley Band has announced several new signings leading up to the Welsh Regional Contest...
View ArticleSykes leads mid- winter banding break in Devon
The Sykes family recently led a great mid-winter workshop break in Devon.The 15th Mid-Winter Brass Workshop, organised and promoted by the South West Brass Band Association, was held recently at the...
View ArticleReport & Result: 2013 BBNI League Solo & Quartets
There was a fantastic turn out of performers at the recent Brass Band League (NI) Solo & Quartet Contest in Belfast. Players from member bands of the Brass Band League (NI) descended on Malone...
View ArticleReport & Result: 2013 Scaba Solo, Quartet & Ensemble
It was a bit like Family Fortunes in Burgess Hill as Friary Guildford adds more silverware to the cupboard. The Friary Guildford Band maintained their impressive record at the Southern Counties Amateur...
View ArticleSkipton ready for Open return
Skipton Brass is getting ready to end a 13 year wait to appear back at the Areas in Darlington - and is opening out about it too. Skipton Brass is inviting their local Craven community to join them at...
View ArticleThoresby boost ranks ahead of Bedworth
Thoresby Colliery Band has added to the ranks as they prepare for the Midlands Area contest at Bedworth. Thoresby Colliery Band has announced a number of new signings ahead of their Midlands Regional...
View Article4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz
There’s another great prize to be won with our quiz sponsored this week by Dawsons Music.Once again there is a great prize from 4BR this week from our friends at Dawsons - as long as you can get your...
View ArticleAdvert: Wessex Tubas
Experiences with a Wessex Compensated BBb Bass...The vastly experienced Stuart Haigh has enjoyed first hand experience of Wessex tubas...."When I was asked to help out my local band at a contest last...
View ArticleRadio: World of Brass
More great music from John MainesWorld of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous programmes...
View ArticleSalvation call
If you once attended the old Central & West Yorkshire or South Yorkshire Divisional Music School then someone wants to meet you again...Former players who attended the old Central & West...
View ArticleNorth Skelton returns with added ranks
The North of England Fourth Section contenders returns to the North of England Regional contest boosted by new players.Fourth Section North of England challengers North Skelton Band has announced the...
View ArticleGuildhall Brass in the Community
The students of the Guildhall in London are set to bring brass into the community. As one of the world's leading music conservatories, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London attaches great...
View ArticleMuseum looks for brass breakfast hosts
The National Museum of Wales is in need of a few new exhibitors to play for their breakfast...The National Museum of Wales (Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Cymru) is inviting voluntary groups and ensembles,...
View ArticleStudent partnership for Co-operative
Co-operative Funeralcare North West team up with Manchester Metropolitan University for innovative community partnership. Manchester Metropolitan University and the Co-operative Funeralcare Band North...
View ArticleReport & Result: 2013 NEMBBA Contest
Pre-Area boosts for Silk Brass, Strata, Ireland Colliery and Maltby at North East Midlands Contest - with MD David Hollings claiming a double. The annual North East Midlands Brass Band Contest was held...
View ArticleNew faces boost Ireland's chances
New signings give Ireland Colliery Chesterfield another boost ahead of Area championships in Bedworth. Fresh from their recent victory at the NEMBBA Contest, Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band has...
View ArticleFoden's go Gaga in North Wales
Double Champions pay a welcome visit to North Wales to help the locals get to grips with Lady Gaga.... The Foden’s Band recently paid a welcome visit to North Wales in something of a family partnership...
View ArticleAdvert: Ev-entz
Percussion reminder!! From Harmony Music to Hollywood - percussion players will need the right kit!With the Regional Championships just a few weeks away now—Ev-entz is reminding all percussion sections...
View ArticleFoden's Double performances now available on 4BR
If you want to recall just why Foden's claimed the historic 'Double' in 2012, then why not buy their latest CD from 4BR....One of the most eagerly awaited CD releases of the year is now available with...
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