News / 2018
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The Brass Show No.5: Geneva Group Bandroom
August 22, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Stockton on Tees for the opening of the brand new Geneva Group Bandroom
The history and mystery of the British Open Shield...
August 21, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at the iconic British Open Shield to find out more about its original provenance...
Brass band heritage comes alive deep in the Forest of Dean
August 21, 2018
4BR recently visited the Dean Heritage Centre in the historic Forest of Dean to enjoy their brass band heritage weekend.
Scottish Youth looks towards 2019
August 21, 2018
The Scottish Brass Band Association is already looking towards 2019 with its trio of National Youth Bands.
Masters research requires player input
August 21, 2018
A Masters student conducting research on the differences in performance anxiety and coping strategies of brass band players requires assistance
Legacy makes its mark around the world
August 21, 2018
Tom Davoren's NHS 70th anniversary work, 'Legacy' has now been downloaded over 400 times to be performed all around the world
Matlock raise Banks interest
August 21, 2018
Chris Banks has been appointed the new Musical Director at Matlock Band
Tighe takes the helm at Kippax
August 20, 2018
The vastly experienced Stephen Tighe takes on the MD role at Kippax Band.
The Brass Show: The National Childrens Band of Great Britain
August 19, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Repton School to enjoy the music making from the National Childrens Band of Great Britain under Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs
No change to minor test-piece cuts at British Open
August 19, 2018
The small performance amendments to the British Open test-piece 'A Brussels Requiem' remain — with agreement of the composer.
RNCM announces conducting link with Foden's
August 17, 2018
The Royal Northern College of Music has announced an innovative conducting link to North West champion Foden's.
Superb tuba on hand at Band Supplies
August 17, 2018
There is a superb fully refurbished 922 round stamp Boosey & Hawkes BBb tuba ready for a new home at Band Supplies Leeds.
Ager to take helm at City of Norwich
August 17, 2018
The experienced Mark Ager will take over the conducting lead of City of Norwich Band with Cheltenham on the horizon.
Judges announced for Brass Showcase event
August 17, 2018
Four entertaining Scottish bands will have their efforts scrutinised by some fearless judges — and an audience — at Johnstone Town Hall later this month.
Geneva set for showroom opening
August 17, 2018
The final touches are being out in place for the opening of the brand new Geneva Group showroom in Stockton on Tees on the weekend.
Welsh youth gain fab feedback
August 17, 2018
It appears that both players and audiences alike enjoyed the recent National Youth Band of Wales course and concerts...
Mead to lead workshop day
August 17, 2018
Besson euph star Steven Mead will lead a special workshop event before taking to the stage with a former pupil for a concert with Brackley & District Band.
Foden's tune up on return with Ford
August 17, 2018
Foden's returned from their summer break by linking up with Big Band singer Matt Ford
Higginbottom is latest Life Story on BrassPass.tv
August 17, 2018
The life story of the legendary Gordon Higginbottom is now featured on BrassPass.tv
British Open trophy set for Forest Heritage display
August 16, 2018
The iconic British Open trophy will be on display in the Forest of Dean this Sunday — so why not go along and find out more about great brass banding heritage.
Cornish bugle call to be heard again on Western Front
August 15, 2018
The great, great grandson of a brave Cornishman will play on his bugle close to the battlefields on which so many men died, as Cambone Youth Band prepare to make an emotional trip to France and Belgium.
Lawson returns to principal seat at Brighouse
August 14, 2018
National Champion acts swiftly as New Zealand cornet star Kyle Lawson returns to the principal cornet seat at Brighouse & Rastrick.
4BR Shop: Radio Ga Ga
August 14, 2018
Every band needs to go a bit Ga Ga once in a while on a concert stage...
New associate lead at Foss Dyke
August 14, 2018
Ian Scott becomes the new Associate Conductor at Foss Dyke Band
