News / 2019
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Cory trom star to shine in central London
October 22, 2019
Cory's solo trombone player Chris Thomas will be the featured soloist at Regent Hall with Fulham Band this Friday lunchtime — so get along and enjoy some great music for free.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
October 22, 2019
Music from Black Dyke and the South London Fellowship Band to enjoy this week with Philip Hunt
The Goldy standard of brass band images...
October 20, 2019
The great pictures taken by Ian Clowes from the 2019 National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall can now browsed and purchased on-line.
Meet us in St Louis...
October 20, 2019
The inaugural Gateway British Brass Band Festival will be held in St Louis in November — complete with competitions, concerts, masterclasses and a new adjudication system.
Dutch hopefuls ready for Vienna Nights in Utrecht
October 20, 2019
40 bands will head to Utrecht next weekend looking to claim National titles at the TivoliVredenburg.
4BR Quiz: Weekend quiz
October 18, 2019
Time to recall those epic moments at the Royal Albert Hall last weekend with our Friday quiz.
Titan downloads now available
October 18, 2019
If you want to hear Cory's winning performance of 'Titan's Progress' again and again — or any of the other 19 from Albert Hall you can.
Ibstrock to take Lea lead
October 18, 2019
Ibstock Brick Brass has appointed the experienced Dave Lea as their new Musial Director.
Yorkshire elite need to make the Cutt in Huddersfield in 2020
October 18, 2019
Garry Cutt and Nigel Boddice head the adjudication teams at the 2020 Yorkshire Regional Championships.
Join our 'Support Us' scheme
October 18, 2019
4BR's 'Support Us' scheme to helps enable it remain the vibrant, independent voice of the worldwide brass band movement. Find out how you can help.
New horn signing at Foden's
October 17, 2019
Foden's bid fond farewell to Nat Martin and welcome Grace Jeffers to their horn section.
Evans to keep beating time...
October 17, 2019
Richard Evans will be joined by the band that first made his name for the launch of the updated version of his celebrated autobiography.
McElligott era comes to an end at Thoresby
October 17, 2019
The four year musical partnership between Thoresby Band and Ian McElligott comes to an end as the band announce new lead with Michael Howley.
Wilkinson takes youth lead in Sweden
October 17, 2019
Conductor Lewis Wilkinson has been enjoying working with Solna Brass ahead of their 'Salute to Youth' appearance at the Swedish National Championships.
New player arrivals at Hade Edge
October 17, 2019
Six new players join Jamie Smith and the ranks at Hade Edge Band.
Kench steps down at Wakefield Metropolitan
October 17, 2019
Peter Kench has taken the decision to step down as the Musical Director of Wakefield Metropolitan Band.
Shrewsbury musical partnership comes to an end
October 17, 2019
The musical partnership between Shrewsbury Band and conductor Steve Pritchard-Jones has ended after seven years together.
Ty Cerdd look to promote composer link to community groups
October 17, 2019
19/20 CoDI Buddies programme looks to promote links between Welsh composers and performing groups and societies.
Trom stars spread banding gospel in Japan
October 17, 2019
Professional trombone players Chris Houlding and Simon Minshall have been spreading the brass band gospel in Japan.
Holme Valley entries coming in
October 17, 2019
Entries for the popular Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble contest are coming in fast — so even the pie order is being upgraded...
Report & Results: 2019 North of Ireland Championship
October 16, 2019
Laganvale Metal Technology qualify for the European Championships in Malmo in 2021 as they lead the list of winners at the NIBA Championships in Armagh.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
October 16, 2019
Its all about the music of Edward Elgar this week with Phillip Hunt.
Put your band on the global banding map
October 16, 2019
The 4BR Classified Service is the most effective way to ensure your band's activities, aims and objectives are shown to the world. Sign up now make sure you get your musical ambitions on line and connected to those you want to be linked up with.
Council to continue to back Saddleworth Whit Friday contests
October 16, 2019
Oldham Council has put the funding record straight after they state a campaign of misinformation was spread about the future financial backing of their famous Whit Friday events.
World Rankings — October update
October 14, 2019
Cory cement unassailable lead at the top of the rankings following their Nationals victory in London last weekend.
