News / 2018
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Shirebrook announces changes for 2019
November 13, 2018
The popular Shirebrook Open Entertainment Contest has announced some important changes to its 2019 event.
Death of Billy Elliott
November 13, 2018
The Fishburn Band has announced the death of their stalwart supporter and Vice-President Billy Elliott
Beat Black Friday at Band Supplies
November 13, 2018
If you want to get your hands on a brilliant instrument deal before the mayhem of Black Friday — then now is your chance...
Revival gains pace for British Open Solo & Quartet Championships at Butlins
November 13, 2018
There has been an encouraging response from players hoping to become British Open Solo & Quartet Champions at Bultins in January — but organisers are hoping for more youngsters to take their first steps to fame.
Kirkbymoorside Town lead the world in Remembrance commemoration
November 12, 2018
The centenary of the First World War Armistice held an evocative musical resonance in Kirkbymoorside for the local community and for the rest of the world.
Buxton contest returns to famous home
November 12, 2018
One of the most popular domestic contests in the UK will return to its famous home in 2019.
Pennine Music ready for Xmas rush at Loughborough
November 12, 2018
Carol books, Christmas repertoire, Wallace Mutes, music for the new contesting year and much much more will be on show at the Leicestershire BBA Contest in Loughborough on the weekend.
Death of Dianne Hastings
November 12, 2018
The death has been announced of Dianne Hastings, the former long serving secretary of the East Anglian Brass Band Association.
Sounds of the USA come to Salford
November 12, 2018
There is a great opportunity to hear North American National champion Fountain City ahead of their Brass in Concert contest appearance — with a free open rehearsal at the University of Salford.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
November 12, 2018
Its big band sounds for brass band this week from Philip Hunt
Report & Results: 2018 Swedish National Championship
November 12, 2018
Gota Brass Band retains the National title to head to Montreux in 2019 and cement their position at the apex of Swedish banding.
Lest we forget...
November 11, 2018
The brass band world has played its part in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Have you heard the one about..?
November 10, 2018
A charity joke book will help raise funds for the Brass for Africa charity — and its those happy Scots who will be having the first laugh...
Alumni return to inspire Youth Brass 2000 to future success
November 10, 2018
Former principal players of Youth Brass 2000 have returned this weekend to help inspire the current line-up to further success.
The magic of Marzella adds to attractions at Scottish Festival of Brass weekends
November 10, 2018
Free workshops by Katrina Marzella and a magician are part of the attractions over the next couple of weekends of the
Elland gain a five grand boost as they edge towards Montreux target
November 10, 2018
Elland Silver Band has received a grant of £5,000 as their fund raising gains momentum towards the European Youth Championships in Montreux next year.
Black Dyke look for tuba
November 10, 2018
Black Dyke is looking to appoint a Eb tuba player — so if you are interested you need to get in touch.
Tilbury future in hands of Stokes
November 10, 2018
The Tilbury Band has announced the appointment of the experienced David Stokes as their new MD.
Dutch invites sought for 2019
November 10, 2018
The 2019 Dutch Open is looking for bands to make the trip to Drachten in June 2019.
Report & Results: 2018 Danish Championship
November 10, 2018
Concord secures hat-trick of National titles in Aarhus to secure European trip to Montreux.
State of Play: Episode 1
November 10, 2018
First in a new series talking about some of the most relevant issues facing the banding world...
Finding out more about the Salford brass band archives
November 09, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Phil Boardman about some of the gems of brass banding history that can found in the archives at the University of Salford.
Death of Simon Kerwin
November 09, 2018
The brass banding world has been saddened to hear of the death of the popular composer, conductor and tuba artist Simon Kerwin.
EBBA deadline looms for composers
November 09, 2018
The closing date for the 7th European Composers Competition is fast looming — so if you want to enter, get scribbling with your application...
BandSafe initiative showcased at NSPCC
November 09, 2018
The important BandSafe initiative, which now forms a central part of Brass Bands England's core delivery strategy has been showcased to representatives at the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
