News / 2015
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1965 film footage of Brighouse & Rastrick released
December 31, 2015
The British Film Institute has released a rare 1965 film of a year in the life of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
4BR Boxing Day Brain Tickler — Answer and winner
December 30, 2015
We had a great response to our Boxing Day quiz — with plenty of people using their musical brains to get to the answer...
Award winners delight at 4BR gongs
December 30, 2015
The 2015 4BR Award winners have put their acceptance speeches to one side to speak of their delight at claiming their artistic accolades...
Huge bone bargains at Duchy Brass
December 30, 2015
If you want to make sure you have the best trombone bargain in time for the New Year make sure you get in touch with Duchy Brass.
Reminder for Scottish solo and ensemble stars
December 30, 2015
Players wishing to take part in the forthcoming Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships have been given a gentle reminder to get their entries in...
University of Salford set for future pathways
December 30, 2015
40 years after its ground breaking brass band course, the University of Salford continues to build new musical pathways...
Brighouse round off year with festive and Euro double
December 30, 2015
Brighouse & Rastrick round off their year with a sold-out double for supporters and news of future Euro exploits...
Bands no longer in the pink in Wales
December 30, 2015
Brass bands will no longer be playing in the famous pink pavilion at the Welsh National Eisteddfod.
Silver linings for Gillingham in 2015
December 30, 2015
Gillingham Imperial Silver has enjoyed a great year thanks to an influx of new talent...
Great first year for Rhondda Fach Youth
December 30, 2015
It's been a great first year for the Rhondda Fach Youth Band — with a trio of Gold Awards to prove it!
Death of Trevor Hargraves
December 30, 2015
4BR has been informed of the death of the well known trombonist Trevor Hargraves.
Nordic delights for Richardson
December 30, 2015
Fairey baritone star Rob Richardson has enjoyed a great Christmas in Norway playing with the emerging talents of Viba Bondebrass.
Shrewsbury boost to support further development
December 30, 2015
Shrewsbury Brass has received a nice festive boost to fund their future development plans.
Harrogate bring a great Christmas Gift
December 26, 2015
A former member of the Harrogate Band was given a great surprise Christmas treat this year.
Mumping tradition still going strong in Stalham
December 26, 2015
The festive tradition of musical mumping is still going strong in Stalham.
Downton celebrate training debut
December 26, 2015
Downton Band round off the season with a celebration of their long term investment plans...
4BR Boxing Day Brain Tickler
December 26, 2015
Something to get the brain working after all that food and drink on Christmas Day. You have to show your workings out though..
Arts Council delighted at addictive Bolsover nomination
December 24, 2015
Arts Council England has told Bolsover Festival of Brass that they are delighted with the results of its internet broadcast initiative and 4BR awards nomination.
4BR Xmas Eve Brain Teaser
December 24, 2015
There is a nice little selection box of CDs to be won for the person who can work out the musical connection...
University delight at Thornton nominations
December 24, 2015
The University of Salford has offered its congratulations to David Thornton on his recent award winning success — with maybe more to come...
Arrivals and departures at Tongwynlais
December 24, 2015
Hellos and goodbyes at Tongwynlais Temperance as Welsh band looks forward to 2016 season.
EBBA announce trio of key appointments
December 24, 2015
Matt Piller, Paul Hindmarsh and Erik Janssen appointed to major roles in European Brass Band Association.
BBE seek better co-ordination
December 24, 2015
Brass Bands England seek new Operations Co-ordinator as lack of progress in key role hinders excellent Liaison work...
Special tuba sounds for Santa
December 23, 2015
There may more than the sound of sleigh bells heralding a night time visitor to your home this Christmas...
New band set for high profile Christmas appearance
December 23, 2015
A new band will make a festive debut in front of millions on Christmas Day...
