News / 2014
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Foden's set for Snell double Image
May 17, 2014
Foden's will once again be teaming up with its Youth Band for a rare full performance of Howard Snell's Images of the Millennium.
Busy few months of banding in South West
May 17, 2014
A busy few months of banding activity in the South West of England starts in Weston super Mare this weekend.
Report & Results: 2014 Band Cymru 3rd Semi Final
May 16, 2014
There is no third straight brass band victory in the televised Band Cymru Competition, as the Capital City Jazz Orchestra takes a step closer to the £10,000 first prize.
Errata available for British Open set work
May 16, 2014
Bands can now get the complete list of errata and amended pages to the score of Vita Aeterna Variations off the British Open website.
Interview with The Prince of Wales Division Band
May 16, 2014
4BR finds out talks to Capt Paul Collis Smith following the first rehearsal of the new British Army brass band in Wales.
More brass for less brass at John Packer
May 16, 2014
There are some absolutely sizzling early summer deals on at John Packer Ltd at the moment – so hot they would be ideal to play on next to a weekend BBQ!
Report & Results: 2014 Aalborg Music Festival
May 16, 2014
There was a record turn out of bands at the Aalborg Music Festival as Skanderborg Brass Band claimed a fourth title in a row.
Lancashire Contests amalgamate trio
May 15, 2014
A radical overhaul sees three North West contests join forces for new Brass at the Guild Festival event.
New youth initiative gains a crowd
May 15, 2014
A new youth initiative to form an East Anglian Youth Band has gained crowd support.
Death of Stour stalwart
May 15, 2014
The death has been announced of popular trombonist David Turner of Stour Concert Brass and formerly Shipston Town Band.
New Meechan work set for premiere
May 15, 2014
A new work inspired by the selfless sacrifice of the Accrington Pals Brigade is to be premiered later this year.
Granite work tops
May 15, 2014
Scottish First Section champion makes presentations to outstanding players.
Young cornet star claims classic prize
May 15, 2014
Helston Town's 15 year old principal cornet player claims prestigious classical music award.
Help required in grave mystery...
May 15, 2014
A headstone bearing the image of a golden cornet has got a family wondering about the life of the deceased....
Rushen celebrate Man success
May 15, 2014
The Rushen Silver Band has been celebrating their individual and team successes.
Lloyd aims for historic BBC double
May 14, 2014
The reigning BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award winner, Matilda Lloyd will be one of five brass players hopeful of being crowned the BBC Young Musician of the Year this weekend.
Dr Martin Contest open for entries
May 13, 2014
If you want to try and get your hands on the big prizes on offer at the Dr Martin Contest, then you need to get in touch pretty quick as places are limited this year.
A month to remember for 1st Old Boys
May 13, 2014
Players young and old from 1st Old Boys Band have just enjoyed one of the most memorable musical months in their history.
Fisher makes best catch at Bilton
May 13, 2014
Stuart Fisher has just been voted 'Bandsperson of the Year' by his fellow players at Bilton Silver Band.
Franks set for RAF collaboration
May 12, 2014
There is a fantastic opportunity to see the great trumpet star Rod Franks direct the RAF Brass Ensemble for free this Friday — so don't miss it.
Invaders from the North help Hall to composing victory
May 12, 2014
17 year old Daniel Hall has won the national Nock Deighton Composers Competition.
Two tuba beauties at Band Supplies
May 12, 2014
If you want to get your hands on a fantastic tuba then get in touch with Band Supplies before they are snapped up.
Chester prizes remember great bandsman
May 12, 2014
New awards to players of the City of Chester Band recall a much missed bandsman.
Imps set for Danish lead
May 12, 2014
Stig Maersk has been appointed the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.
