News / 2017
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New Year honour for Dave Barringer
December 30, 2017
Dave Barringer, the Director of Music of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List.
Muller recalls Montreux triple delight
December 30, 2017
Conductor Jan Muller recalls a special day at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux in November when he led three bands to podium success.
Brass at the Guild closing date looms
December 29, 2017
There is still time for bands to get their entries in for the early season battles at Brass at the Guild in Preston. So be quick...
Hartley takes Jubilee line
December 29, 2017
Conductor Steve Hartley takes over as Musical Director at Pilling Silver Jubilee Band
Something for those in the middle as Saxhorn Fest comes to Salford
December 29, 2017
Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley will lead a special 'Saxhorn Fest' Day at the University of Salford — and its open to all those who like to explore the potential of the middle of the band sound
Westacott takes lead at Lindley
December 29, 2017
Rob Westacott will take the helm at Yorkshire's Lindley Band — making his debut at the forthcoming Brass at the Guild contest.
Morley looks to attract march and hymn tune entries
December 29, 2017
The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest is set to take place in June 2018 — and is looking for entrants.
Young stars get deserved Christmas gifts at Virtuosi GUS
December 29, 2017
Two rising stars received special gifts for Christmas from Virtuosi GUS
Christmas Day audience for Lewis Merthyr
December 29, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr band made sure they were heard by a huge television audience on Christmas Day thanks to a little bit of help from Sir Bryn Terfel.
Death of Barbara Littler
December 29, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected Pemberton Old Wigan player, Barbara Littler.
Bumper fields ready for big Butlins payouts
December 28, 2017
The 2018 contest season will kick off with some big pay days on offer at the Butlins Mineworkers Festival in Skegness.
Yorkshire festive generosity helps raise cash for charity
December 28, 2017
Players from a number of Yorkshire bands have helped diners part with a few extra tips for charity.
Boobs & Brass look forward to Yorkshire farewell
December 27, 2017
Boobs & Brass will link up with the National Champion Brighouse & Rastrick for a fourth time for a memorable Yorkshire send off.
Christmas charity helped by Camberley & District
December 27, 2017
The players of Camberley & District Silver Band have made sure local charities have benefited from their carol playing this year.
4BR Boxing Day Quiz: The Answers
December 26, 2017
We reveal the answers to our Boxing Day Quiz — and the person who got them all correct
2017 4BR Award Winners
December 25, 2017
The winners of the 2017 4BR Awards have been announced as well as the recipient of the 4BR Special Award
Foden's to celebrate centenary of cornet great
December 23, 2017
A new work will be premiered by Foden's Band to celebrate the centenary of the death of the great cornet player Edwin Firth.
No Euro title defence for Young Brass Band Willebroek
December 23, 2017
Young Brass Band Willebroek will not defend its European Youth title in Utrecht in 2018.
Odds change at Aldbourne as Johnson leaves MD role
December 23, 2017
The eight year partnership between David Johnson and Aldbourne Band has come to an end after MD says the musical odds are no longer in his favour.
Early Xmas prezzie gives Rothwell 2018 boost
December 23, 2017
The return of James McCabe as principal cornet has given Rothwell Temperance a great festive boost as they look towards 2018.
Dutch champions celebrate significant Christmas birthdays...
December 23, 2017
Brass Band De Waldsang will be celebrating some significant birthdays this festive weekend.
The next brass band train arriving at the station is...
December 23, 2017
Norfolk Wherry Brass can be seen and heard in action on New Year's Day on BBC2
Balsom Twitter storm forces British Airways Dal segno
December 22, 2017
International trumpet star Alison Balsom has forced British Airways into reversing their policy on charging passengers to take their musical instruments on board flights as hand luggage.
Vertommen closes 25 year chapter at Buizingen
December 21, 2017
One of European banding's longest musical partnerships has come to an end after a quarter of a century of success.
