News / 2015
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Death of Arnold Walker
January 08, 2015
The death has been announced of the well known and respected musician Arnold Walker.
Euro Brass undergoes revamp
January 07, 2015
The former Euro Brass contest in Drachten will now become the Dutch Open with a new format following a major contest overhaul.
New home for the new year for Long Eaton
January 07, 2015
The Long Eaton Silver Prize Band will enjoy the comforts of a new home in 2015.
Uniformity at Centre Stage
January 07, 2015
The twin arms of the successful Centre Stage business will come under one new company banner.
Get your event listed FREE for 2015
January 07, 2015
With the new contesting season due to start in ten days time, find out if your event is listed for the 2015 contest season on 4BR?
Interview with ABBA Chairman Alan Morrison
January 07, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alan Morrison, the Chairman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Awards for Whitburn prize winners
January 07, 2015
Scottish Open champion dishes out the gongs after a successful 2014 campaign.
American patrol boosts Troms against Cancer
January 07, 2015
There will be a welcome contingent of American friends flying in to support the Trombones against Cancer initiative at Butlins this year.
Tuba triumphs at Abertillery awards night
January 07, 2015
It was the players from the lower end of the band that scooped the gongs at Abertillery Band's recent annual awards night.
Kippax announce conducting brace
January 07, 2015
The Kippax Band will gain conducting support from some experienced former MDs for Butlins and Bradford.
Unite we stand for three more years
January 07, 2015
Unite the Union will be raising their banner high at brass band events for another three years thanks to renewal of sponsorship agreement.
Derwent departures for stalwarts
January 07, 2015
Derwent Brass will be missing two of their longest serving stalwarts this season.
Funeral of Bob Archer
January 07, 2015
There has been a slight change in the funeral service details for the late Bob Archer.
Guide Dog help for Bennett and Batten
January 07, 2015
Paul Bennett and Richard Batten have helped the Shirley Band raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs charity.
Elf service not under threat at Silkstone
January 07, 2015
A wonderful Old Silkstone Christmas concert showed locals that the elf service is in fine fettle...
World Rankings: End of year update
January 04, 2015
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.
Hampton takes on top role at Newstead
January 04, 2015
22 year old Mathew Hampton has become the new principal cornet of Newstead Brass.
Presidential roles for Spennymoor stalwarts
January 04, 2015
Two of Spennymoor Town Band's finest stalwarts will now take on Presidential duties...
Greater Gwent in concert
January 04, 2015
The Greater Gwent Youth Band will be performing its end of course concert in Newport this afternoon.
Wilby provides sixth premiere for Cancer initiative
January 03, 2015
Prof Philip Wilby is the sixth renowned composer to provide a new work for Kevin Holdgate's ‘Trombones against Breast Cancer’ fund raising initiative at Butlins.
Belgian Heist raises funds for great cause
January 03, 2015
Brass Band Heist have helped raise funds for a fantastic cause in their home town in Belgium.
Irvine & Dreghorn aim for new generation
January 03, 2015
If you are young and want to learn to play a brass band in North Ayrshire then get along to an open day run by Irvine & Dreghorn Band.
Royal patronage restored at Bugle
January 03, 2015
There will be direct royal patronage at the famous Bugle Festival once more — 102 years after a Windsor ancestor first provided the silverware.
Death of Bob Archer
January 03, 2015
The death has been announced of Bob Archer, the former baritone player of Grimethorpe Colliery and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Bands.
BEM for John Cowking
January 01, 2015
40 years of musical service has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for John Cowking.
