News / 2013
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Lanner's star cornet player joins Cornish cream
September 03, 2013
10 year old Siana Rouse has successfully auditioned to join the cream of Cornish brass band talent.
4BR Sunday Quiz: The Answer
September 02, 2013
Our latest little Sunday brain teaser certainly got you thinking...
4BR Sunday Quiz:
September 01, 2013
We have another little prize package on offer if you can answer this weekend’s Sunday quiz...
Bousie leads youth in Bolsover brass success
September 01, 2013
Foden's euph star Mark Bousie helped a new generation of young players enjoy their brass playing at the recent Bolsover Summer School.
Gray to lead NABBC workshop
September 01, 2013
Russell Gray will lead the next NABBC Workshop day in Essex in October — so make sure you book your place.
Westacott takes first conducting role
September 01, 2013
Former Grimethorpe principal cornet takes the baton at Slaithwaite.
Yorkshire sound in Land of the Rising Sun
September 01, 2013
Morgan Griffiths has been exporting the classic Yorkshire brass band sound to Japan.
Brackley builds with trio of new signings
September 01, 2013
The Brackley & District Band has been rebuilding towards the future with a trio of new signings.
Death of Merv Andrews
September 01, 2013
The death has been announced of Medway Band's respected baritone player Merv Andrews.
BBE to seek replacement Youth Championship venue
August 30, 2013
Building work at the RNCM means that Brass Bands England will seek a new venue for the 2014 National Youth Championships.
The second Nowell
August 30, 2013
16 years away is long enough for returning bass trombonist Jason Nowell
Boob girls consider augmentation
August 30, 2013
The wonderful girls of Boobs & Brass are looking into the possibility of expanding their assets...
North Shore team up for ground breaking production in NZ
August 30, 2013
A ground breaking partnership of brass and dance is set to recall a seminal moment in 20th century New Zealand history.
Torquay contest deadline looms
August 29, 2013
Bands wishing to take part in the SWBBA Contest in Torquay in November only have another 2 weeks to get their entries in.
National Finals information required!
August 29, 2013
If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from you.
Arabian errata
August 28, 2013
There are a couple of errata to take note of ahead Symphony Hall for competing bands.
Dyke set for Open sesame rehearsal
August 28, 2013
Black Dyke will be holding their traditional open rehearsal ahead their Arabian Nights at Symphony Hall.
Records broken for Bolsover Festival of Brass
August 28, 2013
There is already a record entry for the Bolsover Festival of Brass — with just a few spaces left to be filled.
Three Peaks Brass climb every mountain — and more...
August 28, 2013
The epic brass band assault on the three highest peaks in England Scotland and Wales has raised plenty of money for a wonderful charity.
Dyke stars set for Go Brass with Blidworth
August 28, 2013
Richard Marshall and Brett Baker to lead free 'Go Brass' workshop with Blidworth Welfare Band.
Bolsover Summer School success
August 28, 2013
Foden's stars Glyn Williams and Mark Wilkinson lead successful Summer School in Bolsover.
Wychavon set for entertainment battles
August 27, 2013
There is a strong line -up of bands competing at the Wychavon Festival of Brass this year — right across the five sections.
