News / 2008
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Top judge change at Bradford
December 19, 2008
James Gourlay steps aside as Steve Sykes takes to the box for the top section at Bradford.
2009 RNCM Festival of Brass
December 19, 2008
Organisers announce details of 2009 event — with a focus on the great Gilbert Vinter at its musical core.
Sainsbury gift to Welsh College
December 19, 2008
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama gets a cool quarter of a million from Sainsbury — that's a lot of Xmas turkey's they've sold then...
Bright and Black start for BTS Day
December 19, 2008
The British Trombone Society quartet competition got off to a bright start recently — with a win for Black Dyke.
All change at Newstead
December 19, 2008
There has been a reshuffle of the pack at the Newstead organisation.
MIFB reveal 2009 plans
December 18, 2008
The Melbourne International Festival of Brass has released details on its programme for next year.
North Shore Youth stride ahead
December 18, 2008
Contest success, lots of concerts, and a planned CD recording wraps up a great year for North Shore Youth Brass.
It's not too late to shop at 4BR!
December 17, 2008
There is still plenty of time to shop on 4BR for Christmas — and now with the 4BR Shopping voucher — you don't have to worry about giving something that somebody can't use...
BBC death knell on big bands
December 17, 2008
It appears that the BBC have dropped the axe on big banding — so could brass bands be next for the radio chop?
Advert: Besson Musical Instruments
December 17, 2008
Besson welcome Swiss euphonium star Thomas Rüedi as instrument ambassador.
Belgian checkmate for Seaman
December 17, 2008
Nigel Seaman recently took the helm to help the Kortrijk Band on their appearance at the Belgian Nationals.
More dividends for Scottish Co-op
December 17, 2008
There was more good news for the Scottish Open champions with news of further funding from sponsors for 2009.
Kippax hand out their gongs
December 17, 2008
Some very fine people picked up some well deserved awards at the Kippax Band Club — one for a fantastic 50 years of service.
Test piece homework in Scotland
December 17, 2008
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors will be holding a workshop on the Regional test pieces early next year.
Black Dyke hand out the awards
December 17, 2008
National Champions hand out their own awards at their recent Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Black Success
December 17, 2008
Brass Noir enjoy a dark night of musical success — and get a doubling of their fee for their troubles!
Grand present for Lofthouse
December 17, 2008
Lofthouse 2000 gain an early Christmas prezzie — a new set of cornets from Santa via York.
Christmas comes early at Gresley
December 17, 2008
Santa Claus brings a new direction for Gresley Colliery Band.
Strata success
December 17, 2008
Awards for all at the recent Strata Brass Annual Concert — and plenty to celebrate too.
Elland celebrate a fine year
December 17, 2008
Phil Shaw and the Elland Silver Band have had plenty to celebrate in 2008.
4BR Best Sellers
December 14, 2008
With just a few more days to go before Christmas, the top ten ‘must have’ CDs from the 4BR site in the last month can be revealed…
Advert: Vibrass
December 14, 2008
Celebrate the festivities in Austrian style this year with a free CD this Christmas when you get your hands on the brilliant Vibrass.
Guarding Santas sexy helper
December 14, 2008
Victoria Hart and the lads from the Guards Big Band are doing their bit to add some musical spice in time for Christmas and help a great cause.
Butlins open the visitors door
December 14, 2008
Butlins announce cheap day visitor tickets to the 2009 Championships in just a few weeks time.
