News / 2017
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Cory gain ultimate local honour
March 17, 2017
The world's number 1 ranked band has been official presented with the Freedom of the Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
New exhibition offers unique look at the art of playing brass
March 17, 2017
Renowned photographer/anthropologist Liz Hingley explores the intimate relationship between brass instruments and players from the ex-mining area of Bolsover in a new high profile exhibition.
Results: 2017 North American National Championships
March 17, 2017
Atlantic Brass Band wins National title for the first time since 2012 with brace of brilliant performances in Fort Wayne.
National Youth Band Open Day offers exciting possibilities for young stars
March 17, 2017
If you want to be a player with the National Youth Band of Great Britain, then make sure you go along to their forthcoming Open Day.
New perc change at Bjorsvik Brass
March 17, 2017
The highly respected percussionist Espen Haukas will be enjoying a slightly more relaxed form of musical excellence from now on in Norway...
Fountain lead in All Star US Staff Band event
March 17, 2017
James and Thomas Fountain are heading to the USA, this weekend to play a leading part in the New York Staff Band's 'Future All-Stars' event.
Plastic help for disability charity
March 17, 2017
A brand new plastic brass band hopes to raise funds for a great charitable cause.
Swab for Sykes comes to Swansea and Stevenage
March 16, 2017
Take 5 minutes out of your time at Swansea and Stevenage this weekend and help a fantastic cause. It could end up getting the best result you could ever imagine.
Latest edition of Brass Band World out now!
March 16, 2017
The March edition of Brass Band World magazine is packed with features, articles, reviews and just about everything else you need from the leading brass band publication on the globe...
Old Skool music set for Elliott Brass
March 16, 2017
The Elliott Brass Ensemble will be performing some great music from years gone by this Saturday
New principal to add Edge
March 16, 2017
The experienced Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman has joined the Yorkshire First Section band Hade Edge.
Fancy a relaxing Daytime in Devon?
March 16, 2017
A new brass band with a slightly different rehearsal time schedule is being set up in Devon
Land of my Mothers — and sisters, aunties, daughters...
March 16, 2017
The first all female Welsh brass band has just given its first high profile performance — at an international rugby game...
Morrison steps down from playing and conducting roles
March 16, 2017
Alan Morrison will make his final contest appearance with Brighouse & Rastrick at the European Championships after he announces his retirement as a player and conductor.
Geneva offer congratulations on partner success
March 16, 2017
The Geneva Group has offered its congratulations after four of its partner bands qualified for the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall.
Death of Phillip Taylor
March 16, 2017
The BMP Europe Goodshaw Band has announced the death of the popular soprano player Phillip Taylor.
Read all about it! 2017 West of England Regional Championships news reports
March 15, 2017
Full news reports and results from the West of England Championships in Torquay are now up on 4BR.
Make sure you sign up for the Black Dyke live concert this evening starting at 6.00pm!
March 15, 2017
If you want to enjoy the newly crowned Yorkshire Area champion in action from the comfort of your own front room, then make sure you sign up to for a special internet broadcast concert this evening.
University students to support mental health charity work
March 14, 2017
The University of Salford Brass Band will be hosting a special concert this Wednesday to help support the invaluable work of the mental health and well-being charity 'Start in Salford'.
Report & Results: 2017 West of England Regional Championships: Third Section
March 12, 2017
Cheltenham Silver make a brilliant last furlong dash to claim the title and lead Corsham and Midsomer Norton & Radstock to a home contest National run off later in the year.
Report & Results: 2017 West of England Regional Championships: Championship Section
March 12, 2017
Woodfalls takes the spoils in Torquay, as Filton Concert upsets the form book to qualify for London with Flowers left wilting in the Area wake
Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Championships: Championship Section
March 12, 2017
Whitburn reclaims the Scottish title to book the European spot in Utrecht as Prof Nicholas Childs makes his own regional history.
Report & Results: 2017 Midlands Championships: Championship Section
March 12, 2017
An impressive Virtuosi GUS emphatically make it four wins in a row in Bedworth, as a rejuvenated Thoresby Colliery join them in Kensington in October.
Report & Results: 2017 North of England Regional Championships: Championship Section
March 12, 2017
NASUWT Riverside take the spoils in Durham for the first time since 2013 as they head to London with Reg Vardy in tow.
Report & Results: 2017 Midlands Championships: Fourth Section
March 12, 2017
Patience pays off for Corby as they claim a first Area title since 1962 to head a strong trio of Midlands qualifiers to Cheltenham.
