News / 2018
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Hammonds showcase Open test with added extras
August 30, 2018
Grand Shield champion Hammonds to showcase their Brussels Requiem preparations with some added musical extras.
Derwent to whisper fond adieu to Emeritus Leonard
August 30, 2018
Two world premieres will help bid Keith Leonard a fond farewell after 25 years at the helm of Derwent Brass.
Open bands reminded to close registration doors
August 30, 2018
The competing bands at this year's British Open are being reminded to make sure they have got all their registration details in order well before the big day at Symphony Hall.
Brass Bands England announces Making Music partnership
August 30, 2018
Brass Bands England hopes that a new partnership link with the leading leisure time musical organisation Making Music will give their members the opportunity to benefit from a better interaction with the wider amateur music world.
British Open memories...
August 29, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dr Robert Childs about his personal memories of the British Open Championship
Extra treat for Brassed Off fans on British Open weekend
August 29, 2018
The special Friday night screening of the multi-award winning film at Symphony Hall will be preceded by a 'Q&A' session with one of its stars.
Mud, mud, glorious mud...
August 29, 2018
A quartet of players from Coalburn Silver Band got down and dirty at the recent 'Tough Mudder' event in Edinburgh.
United in cultural and musical union
August 29, 2018
Unite the Union Band will proudly represent their home city of Sheffield as they return to Germany to perform in the twin city of Bochum
Clifton & Lightcliffe enjoy Italian passions
August 29, 2018
Members of the Yorkshire band certainly enjoyed their recent trip to the beautiful surroundings of Lake Maggiore in Italy.
Leyland head to Open with new flugel
August 29, 2018
Leyland Band will head to Symphony Hall boosted by the signing of Joel Kirk on flugel horn
The changing face of British Open programmes
August 28, 2018
Iwan Fox looks at the how the famous British Open programme — and some rules — have changed over the past 90 years or so...
New arrivals keep Cory fresh and hungry ahead of Open
August 27, 2018
A quartet of new arrivals keeps Cory 'fresh and hungry' as they look towards Symphony Hall and the British Open.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
August 27, 2018
Happy 33rd birthday wishes for the great radio programme from the heart of Cornwall with Phillip[ Hunt
Student roll call for Park event
August 25, 2018
The call has gone out for students to make an early return to their playing studies with the Brass in the Park event.
New signings at Haverhill
August 25, 2018
There have been a number of new signings at Haverhill Silver Band ahead of a busy second half of the year.
Sovereign adds GT heritage at Band Supplies
August 25, 2018
Band Supplies has just stocked up its forecourt with some new high performance GT model Sovereign cornets from Besson.
Emotive music marks First World War centenary in Leadhills
August 24, 2018
A new work inspired by an evocative brass band picture entitled 'Music for Distant Hills' is set to be premiered by the Leadhills Silver Band in November.
Brass band music heard in the Forest once again
August 24, 2018
Music from Flowers and Parkend Silver Bands mark the return of the popular 'Strike up the Brass' radio show.
Trentham reflect on memorable tour
August 24, 2018
A performance at the Menin Gate contrasted with a tour to a local brewery on a memorable European trip for Trentham Brass.
New troms at Derwent Brass
August 24, 2018
The experienced duo of Richard Walker and Malcolm Portman join the trombone ranks of Derwent Brass,
Whitburn to showcase Open preparation
August 24, 2018
The Scottish Champion will hold a special British Open rehearsal ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge.
Free instrumental music service campaign reaches Scottish Parliament
August 23, 2018
The campaign to make instrumental music services free in Scotland will be heard in the Scottish Parliament next month.
British Bandsman sold to IBB Media Ltd
August 22, 2018
The British Bandsman magazine has been sold to International Brass Band Media (IBB) Ltd — the company that produces BrassPass.tv
Brass Band Summer School enjoys rousing finale
August 22, 2018
There was a rousing finale to one of the oldest Brass Band Summer Schools in the UK this year — and plenty of great attractions.
Pembrokeshire takes pride in Goodwick Band achievements
August 22, 2018
The Goodwick Band has been presented with a 'Pride in Pembrokeshire' award for its outstanding musical achievements.
