News / 2020
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Foden's get ready for contest broadcast
October 29, 2020
There is a great evening of wonderful solo and ensemble playing to savour on Friday as you can sit back and enjoy the finalists taking part in the Foden's online Solo & Ensemble contest.
You can't keep a good band down...not in Canada anyway
October 29, 2020
A 10 piece group from the professional Hannaford Street Silver Band has made sure you can't keep great brass band music making down for long despite the restrictions...
Arrivals and departures at Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass
October 29, 2020
New Zealand A Grade contenders welcome the experienced Andrew Snell as their new Musical Director.
New look to be announced for Conductors Association
October 29, 2020
Russell Gray will announce the new name and the new objectives of the revamped National Association of Brass Band Conductors on the next BBE webinar presentation.
Radio: Top Brass
October 29, 2020
John Maines returns with plenty of great brass band music to enjoy over the airwaves.
Green light for 2021 Butlins Festival at later January date
October 28, 2020
Butlins announce that its 2021 Brass Band Festival will now go ahead at a later date in January with comprehensive measures in place to reduce Covid-19 risks to visitors and competitors.
RNCM to host online conducting events
October 28, 2020
Two free online events are being hosted by Mark Heron at the RNCM aimed at helping develop wide ranging conducting skills.
Leading Canadian musical honour for Meechan
October 28, 2020
Peter Meechan becomes only the ninth composer to be presented with a prestigious Canadian Band Association Composer Award for his contribution to concert band repertoire.
Young Ambassadors take lead at Crewe Brass
October 28, 2020
Importance of youth sees Crewe Brass create leading organisational roles to tap into the energy and drive of their young stars.
New work to pay homage to War heroes
October 27, 2020
The incredible story of the Shetland Bus heroes is to be celebrated in a new work by Martin Winter performed in a special concert by Tertnes Brass in November.
Cory to host regional battles
October 27, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band will hosting a new online championship — this time with an emphasis on regional talents.
Curtin raised on new release from Foden's euph star
October 26, 2020
The much anticipated new CD release from Gary Curtin is now available to enjoy.
Watershed moment for Welsh banding as new national body is set up
October 26, 2020
A sense of determination underpins a new national Welsh banding body set up to support, develop and promote the movement at all levels in every part of the nation.
4BR Quiz: Weekend quiz
October 25, 2020
Something to while away the hours as we endure lockdown restrictions in different tiers, forms and guidance this weekend...
Worldwide audience to pick Brass in Concert 'Champion of Champions'
October 25, 2020
A free online weekend of fantastic Brass in Concert entertainment will see audiences at home pick their favourite 'Champion of Champions' performances.
Tricky Dicky beats everyone off the Xmas start line
October 24, 2020
If you are looking to put a festive smile on faces this year then why not get a perfect stocking filler from Richard Evans...
Sage Gateshead gains funding help
October 24, 2020
The Brass in Concert venue receives £1.8 million "vital funding" from the Culture Recovery Fund.
Culture Recovery Fund boosts for Welsh bands
October 24, 2020
A number of Welsh bands have been successful in their applications for Cultural Recovery Fund awards from the Arts Council of Wales to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wilkins heads to Queensbury as new flugel
October 23, 2020
Former Fairey Band principal cornet Steph Wilkins will take over the flugel horn role at Black Dyke Band.
Brass Bands England announces new career opportunities
October 22, 2020
BBE invests Culture Recovery Funding in job opportunities to benefit banding — and you could be the right person to do them.
Nearly Salsa time from Dan Jenkins Music
October 22, 2020
There is plenty of great music to enjoy — and more to come from composer Dan Jenkins through his website.
4BR Shop: Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
October 22, 2020
A great price for a great cup mute from the iconic brand of Humes & Berg.
Black Dyke announces Culture Recovery Fund projects
October 22, 2020
Black Dyke will target education, small ensemble repertoire and community engagement as the core ambitions of its recovery fund award.
The countdown to the Christmas carol season begins...
October 22, 2020
Strata Brass to bring new take on a Charles Dickens family favourite to our screens this Christmas.
New Brummie solo competition looks for lyrical talent
October 22, 2020
A new online solo competition will be looking for the best lyrical solo players from around the world.
