News / 2020
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Bolsover advent entertainment: No.5 Boarshurst Silver Band
December 09, 2020
Enjoy another highlight from the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass.
All smiles as bands gain Crowdfunder backing
December 09, 2020
Over 60 bands have had their coffers boosted to the tune over £80,000 plus as BBE backed Crowdfunder initiative proves to be huge hit.
Higher education link for Youth Brass 2000
December 09, 2020
The award winning Youth Brass 2000 Band is to become the first Youth Band in Residence at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Cory place history at heart of future
December 08, 2020
Future visitors to Cory's new rehearsal home will have the opportunity to enjoy their rich history laid out before them.
Bon Accord to provide warm hugs with online concerts
December 08, 2020
Bon Accord Band will provide two free online festive concerts to help raise funds for local children's charities.
By Royal appointment...
December 08, 2020
An ensemble from Brighouse & Rastrick Band provided the musical accompaniment to a visit to Batley by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Report highlights devastating effect on music teaching from Covid-19
December 07, 2020
10% of schools no longer teach music whilst others use B&Q buckets as drums as Coronavirus pandemic hits children's music making.
Foden's offer free Winter Training Day
December 07, 2020
There is a fantastic free Winter Training Day to be part of thanks to Foden's Band — but you need to be quick to sign up.
Ratby get together for lockdown release
December 07, 2020
A new CD release from the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation aims to bring joy to supporters and cash to the coffers.
Double boost for Fairey on television and radio
December 07, 2020
The Fairey Band will be enjoyed by millions this Christmas with high profile appearances on both television and radio.
Have I got news for you...
December 06, 2020
Fulham Band links up with Maxine Kwok, Seb Coe, Konnie Huq and Paul Merton for a Christmas concert with a difference.
Memorial award to rising trumpet star
December 06, 2020
Trumpet player Jacques Segrott from Tongwynlais is the 2020 winner of the Richard Fice Memorial Award.
Bolsover advent entertainment: No.4 Roberts Bakery Band
December 06, 2020
Enjoy another highlight from the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass.
Johnstone Band to switch on the sound of Christmas
December 06, 2020
The Johnstone Band will be bringing plenty of festive music cheer with an online concert.
Albert Hall announces 2021 attractions
December 06, 2020
The iconic venue will host a number of high profile musical attractions to fill seats throughout its 150th anniversary year.
Death of Peter Boyles
December 06, 2020
The death has been announced of Peter Boyles of the City of Bristol Band.
4BR Quiz: Think of a number...
December 03, 2020
Thanks to our friends at Band Supplies, answer the ten questions and 10 fantastic Denis Wick mutes could be heading to your band in time for Christmas — and for when we get back to playing again.
Bolsover advent entertainment: No.3 Derwent Brass
December 03, 2020
There plenty to enjoy with Championship Section runner-up Derwent Brass under MD Jack Capstaff — with a touch of Latin brass...and not of the Amo Amas Amat variety either.
Kapitol injection boosts Cory online competition
December 03, 2020
Cory's 2021 online championships have gained headline support from Kapitol Promotions as entries come in from around the banding globe.
Joyful festive release from Wainwright
December 03, 2020
Composer Andrew Wainwright will be providing joyful festive music this year with a little help from James Fountain.
Dommett hopes to build on Ivor nomination
December 03, 2020
Young Devon composer Jasper Dommett just misses out on an Ivor Award, but hopes to build on nomination as pressure grows to reinstate wind and brass band category for 2021.
Bolsover advent entertainment: No.2 Unite the Union
December 02, 2020
There was a little bit of the dark side about Unite the Union at the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass...
