News / 2021
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End of Union for Davis
December 31, 2021
John Davis has relinquished his role as Musical Director of Unite the Union Band
New worldwide impact for Bolsover Festival of Brass
December 31, 2021
The popular live-streamed entertainment championships looks to the future with a new internet look.
No Belgian band at 2022 Euros
December 30, 2021
It has been reported that there will be no Belgian representative band at the 2022 European Championships in Birmingham.
2021 4BR Special Award
December 27, 2021
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to Denis Wick — a man who revolutionised the way modern brass band sounds.
Renshaw to direct final chord with Stannington
December 26, 2021
30 years of outstanding direction will come to an end at Skegness early in the New Year for Derek Renshaw with Stannington Band.
Christmas Quiz: Test your musical knowledge
December 26, 2021
We have a fantastic prize package worth over £600 to win — including a Besson Prodige cornet — if you can get the answers right...
2021 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2021
The National Champion Foden's retains its 4BR Band of the Year accolade.
2021 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2021
Arsene Duc becomes the 4BR Conductor of the Year for a second time.
2021 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb Isobel Daws rounds off a memorable year of personal performances by becoming the 2021 4BR Player of the Year.
2021 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2021
Edward Gregon's much anticipated 'The World Rejoicing' is the 4BR Test Piece of the Year.
2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb Youth Brass 2000 add yet another accolade to their roll of honour as they become the 2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year.
2021 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2021
Foden's memorably heroic performances of Bruce Broughton's National Final test-piece claims the 'Contest Performance of the Year' accolade.
2021 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2021
The new 'In Concert Series' initiative from the WobPlay.com recording platform claims the 2021 Newcomer of the Year award.
2021 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb 'Festmusik — A Legacy' CD from Onyx Brass claims the 4BR CD of the Year Award
2021 4BR Solo CD of the Year
December 25, 2021
David King's remarkable 'Resurrection' CD has claimed the 4BR Solo CD of the Year accolade.
Black Dyke awards to Routley and Bates
December 24, 2021
Black Dyke has rounded off its year with its annual presentations.
Hark the little angel plays...
December 24, 2021
Two year old Mary Sidwell heralds the countdown to the big day...
Much joy on 2022 wish list for EBBA
December 24, 2021
The President of the European Brass Band Association hopes that 2022 will bring "much joy" after the difficulties of the past year.
Postcode bonus for National Champion
December 24, 2021
The Foden's Band has been successful with an application to the 'People's Postcode Trust' to fund their latest initiative.
A musical Nadolig Llawen from Welsh banding
December 24, 2021
The Welsh banding community has provided a musical Happy Christmas to the world.
Blackburn & Darwen help get brass on the BBC
December 24, 2021
The Blackburn & Darwen Band helped choirmaster Gareth Malone to put on a great festive event in their home town — and all on prime time television too.
Huddersfield Uni students spread festive cheer
December 24, 2021
The musical students at Huddersfield University have helped spread plenty of musical cheer this festive season.
£30 million to the arts as possible Omicron restrictions loom
December 22, 2021
Arts bodies and institutions will be able to apply for financial help to get them through to March 2022.
Morrison looks to hit heights at Hammonds
December 20, 2021
Alan Morrison is the latest experienced player to join the ranks of the Hammonds Band on soprano cornet..
British Open monitoring Omicron developments
December 20, 2021
Contest organisers will endeavour to keep bands and public informed of any developments that may impact the proposed contest date of 23rd January.
