News / 2014
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New Year Honours
December 31, 2014
It looks as if the brass band world came up with a blank this time around...
Brass band adjudication — simples...
December 31, 2014
If you think the current Brass in Concert adjudication system is complex, then spare a thought for the judges of yesteryear...
Death of Sid Belshaw
December 30, 2014
The death has been announced of former Carlton Main Frickley Colliery baritone player, Sid Belshaw.
Silkstone catch Fisher
December 30, 2014
Sam Fisher will lead Old Silkstone Band at the Yorkshire Area contest in March.
Lighthouse signal attracts Masters bands
December 29, 2014
2015 will see the return of the All England International Masters contest at The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering in May.
Weston set for 47th anniversary
December 29, 2014
The popular Weston Super Mare contest hopes to build on its positive feedback in 2015.
Urban Play helps Belgian sop star
December 29, 2014
One of Belgium's top soprano players has been paying tribute to the help given to him by the brand new Urban Play app from Buffet.
Festive brass around the country
December 28, 2014
Congratulations to everyone who brought some festive music making to their communities on Christmas Day.
Blackburn & Darwen by candlelight
December 28, 2014
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has helped raise much needed funds for the Prince's Trust.
Festive amnesty at Reg Vardy
December 28, 2014
Reg Vardy will ask no questions if they can get their hands on some bits of much needed missing equipment in time for the New Year...
Arise Jens Lindemann C.M.
December 28, 2014
Canadian musician is awarded national honour for his skill as a world-renowned trumpet soloist.
Baker to lead Concerto masterclass
December 27, 2014
Brett Baker is to lead a trombone masterclass in Cornwall on Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Trombone Concerto'.
Never seen together on stage...
December 26, 2014
Could these be identical twins separated at banding birth...?
Pride gets Mayo topping
December 26, 2014
The British film Pride, with its brass band soundtrack has been voted as the number 1 film of 2014 by Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode.
Music to save Grimethorpe — don't miss it a second time!
December 26, 2014
If you missed the excellent programme on Grimethorpe Colliery Band helping support the musical future of its local community on Radio 4 on Boxing Day, then don’t fret — it’s on again….
Sykes tradition alive and well in Mossley
December 26, 2014
The wonderful Melanie Sykes has been keeping her brass band lip in over Christmas...
Never seen together on stage...
December 25, 2014
Could these be identical twins separated at banding birth...?
4BR Christmas Quiz: The Winner!
December 25, 2014
Someone will certainly be enjoying a great musical New Year thanks to John Packer and 4BR!
The best trombone Christmas present ever...
December 25, 2014
The combined efforts of Hercules Stands, Jupiter Instruments and Cory Band have given a young trombone player the best Christmas present he could wish for....
Stalham give Her Majesty a good Christmas mumping...
December 25, 2014
The Stalham Band has given Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh a good Christmas mumping this year.
Yamaha Neo Ensemble to make Butlins debut
December 24, 2014
The Neo Brass Ensemble will make its concert debut at the Butlins Mineworkers Festival in Skegness in January.
Dyke awards to Curtin and Marshall
December 24, 2014
Black Dyke has been giving out a few awards of its own — with trophies for Bandsman of the Year and Pondasher of the Year.
Busy Baker set for Mythical connection...
December 24, 2014
Trombone star Brett Baker will be having a busy Christmas looking forward to some musical myths and legends of his own...
Pals remembered 100 years later
December 24, 2014
The famous Accrington Pals regiment has been musically remembered on the BBC, 100 years after they made the ultimate sacrifice.
Death of Granville Parker
December 24, 2014
4BR has been informed of the death of Emley Band stalwart, Granville Parker.
