News / 2016
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Lindley welcomes new signings
November 03, 2016
The Lindley Band has welcomed a number of new signings as its says goodbye to a stalwart Essayist.
Steven Mead launches milestone CD release
November 02, 2016
Steven Mead's latest CD 'Lyrical Virtuoso' marks a personal milestone in his long recording career.
Great Bolsover and Childs Play images available for free download
November 02, 2016
Great images from the 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass and the innovative Childs Play concert featuring Black Dyke are now available for free downoad
Two judges in the box for North of England Area
November 02, 2016
For the first time in 2017 the North of England will have two judges in the box to decide who qualifies to go to London and Cheltenham.
Brass Attack bring music to life for preschool children
November 02, 2016
A great BBC childen's programme recently featured young brass players from the Watford area bringing music to life for a partially sighted young girl and her mum.
Old Swede to lead geriatric march down Appian Way
November 01, 2016
A musical partnership of ageless talent and experience will try to roll back the years to claim the Siddis Entertainment title in Stavanger on the weekend.
Contagious Harper inspires musical Forest dwellers
November 01, 2016
Cory MD Philip Harper has led a great Brass & Percussion Workshop in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
Norway prepares for Siddis entertainment
November 01, 2016
The Siddis Entertainment Championships take place in Stavanger this weekend — and 4BR will be there to report on the action.
Report & Results: 2016 West of Scotland Solo & Ensemble Championships
November 01, 2016
The West of Scotland continues to show a great appetite for promoting their talented young solo and ensemble performers with a great contest day in Kilmarnock.
Scotland prepares for Wizard of Oz
November 01, 2016
The brilliant James Morrison will be making a rare appearance in Scotland later this month — so don't miss him in action in Perth.
Shepway Academy goes from strength to strength
November 01, 2016
More and more young players are joining the fun and music making at Shepway Academy after their latest recruitment drive.
Arrivals and departures at Wingates
November 01, 2016
There has been some reshuffling in the ranks at Wingates as they look towards the new contesting season.
Royal seal of approval for St Dennis
November 01, 2016
National First Section champion St Dennis performed the National Anthem for a very well informed audience recently.
Holmfirth set for banding battles
November 01, 2016
The 47th Annual Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association contest will take place in Holmfirth this weekend in the heart of Summer Wine country.
Brass Band Podcast: Episode 19
November 01, 2016
More chat and opinions from the Scottish duo as they travel to meet Ronnie Tennant at Band Supplies.
No hosepipe ban for Neish in Scotland
November 01, 2016
Besson tuba star Les Neish leads the musical way in Scotland with plenty of fun and games and even a wonderful premiere to enjoy.
Heart of Midlothian is brass band labour of love
November 01, 2016
A brand new book celebrates the history of brass bands in the Midlothian region of Scotland.
Four bands to compete for US Open title
November 01, 2016
Four bands will compete for the US Open Entertainment title in St Charles Illinois this weekend.
Leyland stars inspire next generation
November 01, 2016
Star players from Leyland Band provided the inspirational tuition for 60 delegates on the recent East Anglian Brass Band Association training day.
Report & Results: 2016 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest
October 31, 2016
There was musical talent on show at all levels of the sixth Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest in Sandbach on the weekend.
Report & Results: 2016 Wychavon Festival of Brass
October 30, 2016
Eccles Borough lead the way in Wychavon with a Championship and First Section double, as Weston Brass and Ynyshir also claim title success.
Challenging 2017 Spring Festival tests announced
October 30, 2016
There are three demanding works set to challenge the competitors at the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy next May.
Interview with Filippo Cangiamila
October 30, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Filippo Cangiamila, the conductor of the Italian Brass Band following their victory at the Italian National Championship.
Report & Results: 2016 Italian National Championship
October 29, 2016
The Italian Brass Band from Rome is the inaugural Champion Band of Italy after securing victory in a historic contest in Ascoli Piceno.
