News / 2019
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Jackfield awards link to a year of achievement
December 17, 2019
The Jackfield Band has presented its annual awards — with the tuba team getting something extra to celebrate with...
Band of the Year heads to Bolton
December 17, 2019
The BrassPass.tv UK Band of the Year Contest is to be held in Bolton in 2020.
Dutch Open attracts European field of contenders
December 17, 2019
The 2020 Dutch Open has attracted a strong field of competitors.
Taken back to Aveley & Newham
December 17, 2019
2020 will see a renewal of the successful musical partnership of Aveley & Newham and Nigel Taken.
4BR Shop: Wallace TWC-391 Euphonium Straight Mute
December 17, 2019
A superb Wallace euphonium straight mute from Bandmaster at an equally superb money saving price.
Death of Duncan Alexander
December 17, 2019
The death has been announced of the popular Mount Charles bandsman Duncan Alexander.
New solo euph at Tredegar
December 17, 2019
Yu-Han Yang becomes the new solo euphonium at Welsh Champion
Young Adjudicators Scheme set for Area trio
December 17, 2019
The next generation of young adjudicators can test their skills at Blackpool, Huddersfield and Stevenage.
Death of Roger De Pauw
December 17, 2019
The death has been reported of one of the founding fathers of the modern Belgian brass band movement.
Brass at the Wire closing date looms
December 17, 2019
If your band wants to test its early season form then Brass at the Wire offers the ideal opportunity.
2020 Young Brass Award entries now open
December 17, 2019
There will be three different categories for aspiring young soloists to enter if they hope to become Young Brass Award solo winners.
Shirley provides the festive treats in Brum
December 17, 2019
The Shirley Band has provided great festive entertainment for brass band lovers of all ages.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
December 17, 2019
The last wonderful brass band music of 2019 from Phillip Hunt.
Death of Bram Gay
December 15, 2019
One of the most influential and forthright brass band musicians has passed away at the age of 89.
4BR Sunday Quiz:
December 15, 2019
A Sunday brain tickler for you to solve to get your hands on another trio of CDs in time for Christmas...
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Mute trio for Xmas
December 15, 2019
Your last chance to get a brilliant trio of Denis Wick cornet mutes from Band Supplies before Santa takes to his sleigh...
Geneva welcomes Rigg to high profile role
December 14, 2019
The well known conductor and player Lee Rigg becomes the latest addition to the Geneva Group stable of artists and ambassadors.
Still time for your contesting opinion to be heard
December 14, 2019
The closing date to get your opinions and viewpoints about the current state of contesting in the UK is looming — so make sure you get in touch with Brass Bands England
Samuel to take the helm at Sovereign
December 14, 2019
The experienced Neil Samuel will become the new MD at Sovereign Brass from January 1st.
4BR Shop: L'Ultima Diligenza Di Red Rock from The Hateful Eight
December 14, 2019
Music from the brilliant Quentin Tarantino film
Ashton look to make most of Prophet bonus
December 14, 2019
Trumpet star Jamie Prophet has taken the helm at Ashton under Lyne Band.
Loughborough Solo Competition seeks entries
December 14, 2019
The popular Loughborough Solo Competition will take place in February — and is looking for entries.
New international trombone tutor at RNCM
December 14, 2019
Marshall Gilkes has been appointed as International Visiting Tutor in Trombone at the RNCM in Manchester.
4BR Shop: Chalklin ME26 Triangle Beaters
December 14, 2019
Something to make a great sound with in three different sizes too...
Warm welcome for original Flower power
December 14, 2019
The Helston Band recently welcomed ex Brighouse Rastrick euph star Stephen Lord to their Cornish bandroom
