News / 2014
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A couple of places left to fill for Welsh Open
December 06, 2014
There are a couple of places left to be filled for the 2015 Welsh season opener in Porthcawl.
Music Expo looking for Fanfare entries
December 06, 2014
One of the biggest conference exhibitions in the UK is in need of a few fanfares to welcome its guests...
Cory percussion team take centre stage
December 06, 2014
The percussion team of world ranked number 1 band Cory will now perform on Centre Stage percussion.
New horn concerto set for Cornish Youth premiere
December 06, 2014
A new tenor horn concerto written by Christopher Bond for Lowenna Taylor will form the musical centrepiece of this year's Cornwall Youth Band course.
Stevenage judges announced
December 06, 2014
The line up of the men in the box at Stevenage has been announced.
Radio: World of Brass
December 06, 2014
Plenty of great music to enjoy from John Maines in the run up to Christmas
BBE admit that funding successes require further clarity
December 05, 2014
Mike Kilroy tells 4BR that reports of £300,000 of funding success have also highlighted the need for Brass Bands England to implement robust, transparent reporting procedures.
Van Looy to highlight Vertommen work in award celebration
December 04, 2014
Geneva Instruments artist Glenn Van Looy will be performing a remarkable historical work to help Luc Vertommen celebrate winning the Buma International Brass Award.
New technology to help Childs develop repertoire
December 04, 2014
Research at the world leading Sonic Arts Research Centre in Belfast will enable David Childs to extend the capabilities of the euphonium repertoire.
Twin ensembles celebrate Newsome library launch
December 04, 2014
The University of Salford and Royal Northern College of Music Bands recently performed at the launch of the Dr Roy Newsome library archive.
Duffy and Baker enjoy Swiss air
December 04, 2014
Former Black Dyke stars take a Swiss break to work with Brass Band Winterthur ahead of their forthcoming New Year's Day concert.
Report & Results: 2014 GBBA Contest
December 04, 2014
The in-form AW Parker (Drybrook) Band led the way at highly enjoyable GBBA Contest.
Hammond award celebrated by Army and Rothwell
December 04, 2014
Corps of Army Music and Rothwell Temperance hear the benefit of closer partnership working after Jon Hammond claims 4BR Best Instrumentalist award at Scottish Open.
Marsters takes over Woolston reigns
December 04, 2014
The respected Tyme Marsters takes over the Music Director role at one of New Zealand's premier bands, Woolston Brass.
Royal Buckley spruce up for Christmas
December 04, 2014
Hard work and fund raising help Royal Buckley finish their first part of a total make over in time for Christmas.
Bentham takes MD role at Milnrow
December 04, 2014
The experienced Mark Bentham takes on the Musical Director role at Milnrow Band.
Smithills sent packing
December 04, 2014
The entrepreneurial Smithills spirit of fund raising carries on even with the MD away...
Belcher returns to Knottingley
December 04, 2014
Kevin Belcher makes his return to Knottingley Silver.
Abertillery to enjoy Ruck time
December 04, 2014
One of the brass bands of the rugby valleys of South Wales will enjoy extra Ruck time with the appointment of their new MD.
Report & Results: 2014 Wessex BBA
December 03, 2014
AW Parker (Drybrook) are inspired by McCabe and Ruck to conquer twin peaks of Championship challengers.
Leyland announce quintet addition
December 03, 2014
Five new players add youth and experience to the ranks of Leyland Band ahead of new season.
New youth development takes off in Rhondda Valley
December 03, 2014
A joint youth band development has taken off in the Rhondda Valley with the twin led Rhondda Fach Youth Band.
Fountain support for Buzzard celebration
December 03, 2014
Geneva Instruments solo artist Thomas Fountain lends musical support to 125th anniversary celebrations of Leighton Buzzard Salvation Army Band.
Loxley head for both sides of Love Street door
December 03, 2014
Loxley Silver Band will be heading to Cornwall to help with the album launch of folk rock band Love Street.
