News / 2014
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Cory announce Bonding process
December 16, 2014
Cory appoint Christopher Bond as Associate Composer with an eye for future commissions.
Mr Livingstone I presume...
December 16, 2014
Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Band finds Livingstone euphonium...
Community spirit rounds off year in Abertillery
December 16, 2014
There was a great valley's get-together in Abertillery with the local band leading the musical way.
Death of Lt. Col. Ray Steadman-Allen
December 16, 2014
The death has been reported of the the highly respected Salvation Army composer Ray Steadman-Allen
Cornet Christmas bargain from Geneva
December 14, 2014
Fancy getting your hands on eight Brighouse & Rastrick Xeno cornets in time for Christmas?
Taylor made celebration
December 14, 2014
The popular soprano player Brian Taylor has been honoured for his sixty years in banding.
Tredegar set to join the last circus in town...
December 13, 2014
An innovative partnership between poet Ian McMillan, renowned cartoonist Tony Husband and Tredegar Band will see the circus come to town at the Durham International Festival next year.
BBC Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced
December 13, 2014
The eight talented semi finalists have been announced for the Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2015 competition.
Lancaster leaves MD role at Kippax
December 13, 2014
David Lancaster has resigned from his role as MD of the Kippax Band in Yorkshire.
Swiss stars to shine bright this Christmas
December 12, 2014
A trio of Treize Etoile stars Patrick Vergères, Jeremy Coquoz and Stéphane Rudaz will be embarking on a short domestic concert tour this weekend...
Get a tromba for Christmas from Band Supplies
December 11, 2014
There is still plenty of time to get your hands on a brilliant tromba trumpet in time for Christmas from Band Supplies.
Pride film nominated for Golden Globe Award
December 11, 2014
The British film Pride, with its brass band soundtrack has been nominated for a 2015 Golden Globe in the USA.
Harrogate provide musical help for BAFTA Award
December 11, 2014
The Harrogate Band certainly played its part alongside the great Bernard Cribbens and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is claiming a BAFTA.
Pippen provides the wow factor to Gloucestershire Youth
December 11, 2014
Trombone star Jonathan Pippen has been providing the wow factor alongside Tom Davoren at a recent Gloucestershire Music Service Workshop.
Mayoral welcome for 2015 Action Medical Research launch
December 11, 2014
The gold bling and Paddington Bear have been out in force to welcome the launch of the 2015 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships of Great Britain.
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New for Old as Stalybridge aim for more overdue success
December 11, 2014
Five new players, a great new work ethic and bags of confidence under their new MD means Stalybridge Old could be enjoying a lot more success in 2015.
Get your event listed FREE for 2015
December 11, 2014
With the 2014 contest season at an end, find out if your event is listed for the 2015 contest season on 4BR?
Whitburn announce Childs link
December 11, 2014
Prof Nicholas Childs becomes the new Music Advisor and Professional Conductor at Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.
Harborough latest link in expanding Geneva chain
December 11, 2014
The Harborough Band from Leicestershire joins the expanding list of bands choosing Geneva Instruments.
Welsh youth celebrate National recognition
December 11, 2014
Players from all corners of the country will be taking their place on the 2015 National Youth Brass Band of Wales course next year under Philip Harper.
Besses Boys add to the ranks
December 11, 2014
Boys and girls add to the strength in depth for Besses Boys as 2015 looms ahead.
Foden's inspire by the Barrow load
December 11, 2014
Foden's tutors have been inspiring young players by the Barrow load after another great workshop event.
Enderby reflect on a pleasing end to season
December 11, 2014
The Enderby Band organisation has plenty to be pleased about as they look back on the year just gone...
Bands not under the Cosh at Yorkshire
December 11, 2014
Paul Cosh has withdrawn from adjudicating at the 2015 Yorkshire Regional Championships.
Welsh music services face cultural precipice
December 11, 2014
A BBC report states that Wales stands on the edge of losing its musical heritage as local authorities consider huge cuts to music service provision.
