News / 2016
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4BR Christmas Eve Quiz
December 24, 2016
Now that all the packing is done and your carolling is complete — why not test your musical knowledge to find a test piece answer...
A little light reading for Christmas Eve
December 24, 2016
There is plenty of things to read about the banding world this festive period on 4BR — so sit back with a mince pie and a glass of sherry and have a browse...
Take 5: The Best Concert Performances of the Year
December 24, 2016
4BR picks the five concert performances of 2016 that lived longest in the memory banks.
New management appointment at Cory
December 23, 2016
Andy Hewlett has been appointed the new Band Manager at Cory Band.
Symphonic feedback gives boost to further initiatives
December 23, 2016
Symphonic Brass of London continue to inspire with their initiatives.
Worldwide banding set again for Swansea
December 22, 2016
The International Brass Band Summer School will once again take place at Swansea University — so book your place now to avoid disappointment.
A great case of the mumps
December 22, 2016
Stalham Brass Band keep up the age old tradition of mumping in Norfolk.
Christmas comes early for Downton
December 22, 2016
The sound of Christmas comes early — very early — in the village of Downton...
Cory present annual awards
December 22, 2016
The world's number 1 band has been giving out rather than receiving well deserved awards at their recent annual presentation evening.
Salford aim Farr and wide for guest tutor roles
December 22, 2016
Star players Owen Farr and Glenn Van Looy have been appointed International Guest Soloists at the University of Salford for 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Death of Graham Furnell
December 22, 2016
The death has been announced of the highly respected Pemberton Old Wigan bandsman Graham Furnell.
Get your contest listed FREE for 2017
December 21, 2016
With the banding year at an end, you can find out if your event is listed for the 2017 contest season on 4BR?
2016 4BR Awards: The Nominations
December 21, 2016
The long lists of 4BR annual award nominations that will be considered by a panel of 11 judges have been released.
Smithills pack out again for Hospice fund raiser
December 21, 2016
The talented pupils of Smithills School have been busy bringing musical entertainment to their supporters in Bolton.
RNCM broadens student links to China
December 21, 2016
The Royal Northern College of Music has entered into a new partnership with the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in China.
Samuel heads to Blackburn & Darwen
December 21, 2016
After a successful tenure as MD at VBS Poynton, Neil Samuel takes over the reins at Blackburn & Darwen.
House of Lancaster takes over York
December 21, 2016
The experienced conductor David Lancaster takes over the lead role at York Railway Institute Band
Radio: World of Brass
December 21, 2016
John Maines has plenty of great brass band music to keep you entertained over the festive season.
Your Logo Here and everywhere in 2017
December 20, 2016
The hard working team at Your Logo Here will be providing an even better service and more products to customers in 2017 — right on your doorstep too.
Foden's to head to Denmark in 2017
December 20, 2016
Foden's will provide the headline music at the Gala Concert of the Aalborg Festival in Denmark in 2017.
Whitgift International Music Competition seeks applications
December 19, 2016
There is an exciting opportunity for young male players with the 3rd Biennial Whitgift International Music Competition
Slaithwaite celebrate a long overdue Evolution process
December 19, 2016
A first commercial recording for over 40 years sees Slaithwaite evolve towards an exciting future.
Enderby invest in youthful talent
December 19, 2016
Two talented young players join the solo cornet bench at Enderby Band in time for a Butlins debut.
Get a little sshh for Christmas!
December 18, 2016
The brilliant sshh mutes have gained a new high profile endorsee with Black Dyke solo horn star Siobhan Bates
Bolsover adds further attractions to Summer School course
December 18, 2016
Dr David Thornton and Dr Brett Baker offer additional attractions to 2017 Bolsover Summer School course.
