News / 2018
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Great music on offer from mammoth field at Wychavon
October 02, 2018
There will be performances galore to enjoy at every level at the Wychavon Festival of Brass next month in Evesham
Report & Results: 2018 Bolsover Festival of Brass
September 30, 2018
Triumphs for Hepworth, Enderby, Horbury Victoria, Towcester Studio & Banovallum Brass in Bolsover as the contest gets global coverage once again.
Fancy joining Philip Harper's band?
September 29, 2018
You can in Thornbury near Bristol today as the Cory MD leads Brass Band England's first Artistic Development workshop day — so get along and benefit from the best.
From Brisbane to Bolsover — there is global live streamed brass banding to enjoy this weekend
September 29, 2018
There is live streamed brass band entertainment to enjoy in the southern and northern hemispheres this weekend — and its all free — so why not join up with Handsome Tim and the Silver Fox...
British Bandsman clarifies SA Bandsman error
September 28, 2018
British Bandsman issues apology for misunderstanding over SA Bandsman return
The Handsome Tim and the Silver Fox tag-team on air...
September 28, 2018
There will be a special afternoon live internet broadcast of brass band chat from both ends of the brass banding world this afternoon — as 4BR and Brassbanned.com join up for a new show...
Guards Brass on show at Regent Hall
September 28, 2018
The acclaimed Guards Brass ensemble will be providing eve of National Championship music making at Regent Hall
New trom trio to make Cory debut
September 28, 2018
There will be three new troms on show with Cory at the Royal Albert Hall... thanks to Michael Rath Instruments
Foden's ready to welcome new influx of youth
September 28, 2018
Foden's Band is looking forward to working with a new intake of young players in their pioneering Junior and Youth Bands...
Mead enjoys Brackley return
September 28, 2018
Besson euphonium star Steven Mead was the teacher as well as the guest soloist of Brackley & District Band recently.
Top and bottom for Schoonhoven mini tour
September 28, 2018
Brass Band Schoonhoven will be heading south and north for a short concert tour of their home country next weekend — joined by Lode Violet and Rommert Groenhof.
Vale of Glamorgan look to new generation
September 27, 2018
The Vale of Glamorgan Band is looking to persuade a new generation of youngsters to come and play with them...
Black Dyke's Metropolis makes its mark on classical charts
September 27, 2018
Black Dyke's latest CD release, 'Metropolis 1927' has entered the foremost classical music charts.
Bolsover bands ready to produce worldwide entertainment
September 27, 2018
49 bands will be providing the live-streamed entertainment at the Bolsover Festival of Brass — and the audience at the contest and at home can pick their own winner too.
Brighouse to showcase National Handel
September 27, 2018
The defending National Champion Brighouse & Rastrick will be showcasing their final preparation on 'Handel in the Band' before their title defence at the Royal Albert Hall.
Prestigious Frank Wright Medal award to Mark Ford
September 27, 2018
One of Australian banding's legendary figures has been presented with the prestigious Frank Wright Medal for his services to music.
James grabs cornet prize for Cornet goal
September 27, 2018
7 year old James Calvert will be playing on a brand new John Packer JP071 Cornet in lacquer worth £150.00, thanks to our fiends at Band Supplies and a certain aptly named Lyon footballer...
Newtongrange honour stalwart
September 27, 2018
The outstanding service of David O'Connor to the Newtongrange Band has been recognised
BrassPass.tv unveils ambitious plans for UK Band of the Year contest
September 27, 2018
An own-choice, 30-minute programme contest for the top 10 UK bands that seeks to have a zero financial burden on competitors thanks to a minimum prize fund of £10,000, generous travel allowances, no entry fees and live-streaming has been announced..
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
September 27, 2018
More great music to enjoy from the banding heartlands of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.
Death of Terry Hext
September 27, 2018
The death has been announced of former GUS Band trombonist and highly respected conductor and music retailer Terry Hext.
Davoren ends musical link with Fairey Band
September 26, 2018
Tom Davoren has told 4BR that he has left his role as Associate Conductor with Fairey Band with immediate effect.
British Bandsman still faces the drop for those who want it..
September 26, 2018
The digital subscription British Bandsman offers to post readers interim office printed copies...
Butlins revives British Open Solo & Quartet Championships of Great Britain
September 26, 2018
Official blessing and a generous prize fund set to attract performers wishing to become British Open champions.
Harper set for wild imaginings on Artistic Development day
September 26, 2018
There has already been a great response to join the first BBE Artistic Development Day led by Philip Harper. And there is still the chance to get along and enjoy it for yourself.
