Articles /2023
Take 5 — A quintet of Ninths
May 31, 2023
Five recordings of Gilbert Vinter's 'Variations on a Ninth' that should be added to any brass band collection.
Marching into the future — Whit Friday preview
May 29, 2023
Malcolm Wood looks forward to the atmosphere and action that will be on show around the famous Whit Friday venues in Tameside and Saddleworth this year.
2023 European Championships — Solo, Challenge & Youth events
May 2, 2023
There are also European titles up for grabs in the Solo, Challenge and Youth Sections in Malmo.
2023 European Championships — Event preview
May 1, 2023
A wonderful city, impressive venue, great music and fantastic bands. There should be something for everyone to enjoy in Malmo then as the European Championships head for a new musical outpost.
2023 European Championships — Own Choice selections
April 30, 2023
From Madmen and Horrowshows, William Byrd and Gabrielli, inner darkness, parallel lives, catharis, global rejoicing and much, much more as the elite contenders take their inspirations to claim the European title....
2023 European Championships — Here comes the sun...
April 29, 2023
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a close look at 'Aurora' - the Championship Section test-piece that could provide the sign to conquer rivals for one band in Malmo...
4BR Hall of Fame — No. 25: Maurice Murphy
April 10, 2023
Tim Mutum looks back on the career of the player who provided the world with "the voice of a hero".
Of Men and Mountains — Gregson's neglected masterpiece returns at last
March 31, 2023
4BR talks to composer Edward Gregson about his composition to find out more about its abandonment and long overdue return to the Royal Albert Hall.
Think of a number — The Regional Championships need urgent help
March 28, 2023
471 may seem an impressive figure, but the statistics behind it reveal a different truth.
Live — 2023 National Youth Championships of Great Britain
March 25, 2023
Coverage of the 2023 National Youth Championships of Great Britain live from Stockport Grammar School
Keeping good vision — Brass musicians and the risk of Glaucoma
February 21, 2023
4BR talks to the experts at Allegro Optical to find out more about the risks of glaucoma.
Answering health questions — How the Covid-19 break has renewed Norwegian banding
February 16, 2023
The return of the Norwegian National Championships has seen the banding culture take a positive look at battling middle age lethargy.
4BR Hall of Fame — No. 24: Geoffrey Brand
February 15, 2023
Tim Mutum looks back on the life of one of the most dominant figures of the second half of the 20th century banding movement.
2023 RNCM Brass Band Festival — Praise, plaudits and possibilities for the future
February 8, 2023
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at a memorable RNCM Brass Band Festival, as well as examining what the future may hold for the person that takes over its artistic direction...
A postcard Stamp to Grimethorpe — Jack Stamp and his love for British brass bands
January 26, 2023
A slow burning catalyst appreciation of the sound of British brass bands has linked American composer and conductor Jack Stamp with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Still aiming high — The GUS Band at 90
January 6, 2023
Tim Mutum tells the story of the GUS Band which was formed in 1933 with lofty ambitions.
Take 5 — Not to miss early season treats
January 5, 2023
Our quintet of not to miss musical attractions in the first three months of 2023.
