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The sound of silence...
October 10, 2021
A new work by composer Stephen Roberts will form the centerpiece of a concert given by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Shirley Bands later this month.
Whitburn invest in new horn lead
October 10, 2021
18 year old Andrew McMillan becomes the new solo horn at Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.
Webster to lead Cornish player development
October 10, 2021
Roger Webster will be leading the next Brass Bands England Player Development workshop in Cornwall — so make sure you sign up.
Blast off for next generation at Irvine & Dreghorn
October 10, 2021
The future of brass and percussion playing at the Irvine & Dreghorn Band in Scotland looks to be rosy.
New MD at Enderby
October 10, 2021
Steve Phillips has been appointed as the new Musical Director at Enderby Band
National Youth Reunion Band to perform at Butlins
October 09, 2021
70 years of inspirational music making will be celebrated at the Butlins Open Brass Band Festival.
2022 National Youth Band of Scotland on-line applications now open
October 09, 2021
Makes sure you find out more about the exciting opportunities that come with being a member of the NYBBS — and its Childrens' Band.
Staffordshire to return to Spring Festival
October 09, 2021
A delighted Staffordshire Band will return to the Senior Trophy in 2022 following their qualification at the recent Bolsover Festival of Brass.
Tredegar ready for Epic link with Amersham
October 08, 2021
Two banding organisations with a community ethos at their heart will join forces later this month for an epic concert day.
Recalling Ratby's National heroics
October 08, 2021
4BR catches up with Mareika Gray to talk about Ratby Co-operative's remarkable fifth place finish at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall — one that came in just a three week period of preparation.
Austrian National looks for 2023 Torchbearer
October 08, 2021
The 2021 Austrian National Championship will take place next month in Linz.
Steam, silver and success
October 08, 2021
Foden's Band enjoy worldwide media interest — but keep local traditions close at hand
Geneva continues link to banding's future
October 08, 2021
The Geneva Group continued its long term investment in the future of the banding movement in the UK at the Royal Albert Hall and Bolsover Festival of Brass on the weekend.
Easington gains extra financial Watt power
October 08, 2021
Easington Colliery Band will continue to benefit from the support of the man behind the famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club to secure their future in the heart of their local community and beyond.
EBBA invites Composer entries
October 07, 2021
There are hefty prizes on offer for the successful composers at the European Composers Competition.
Foden's overwhelmed by worldwide messages
October 07, 2021
The new Champion Band of Great Britain has received hundreds of messages of congratulations from around the banding world.
Call goes out for Welsh youth
October 07, 2021
Auditions for the National Youth Band of Wales will take place early next year.
Scottish Festival of Brass entry deadline looms
October 07, 2021
There is still time to get your entries in for the Besson Scottish Open and Band Supplies Scottish Challenge contest next month in Perth.
Tredegar register positive Covid tests
October 07, 2021
The Welsh champion takes takes action after two members of the band register positive Covid-19 tests this week.
New MD at Chapeltown Silver
October 07, 2021
Colum O'Shea has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Chapeltown Silver Prize Band in Yorkshire
Brass in Wire cut from 2022 calendar
October 07, 2021
The popular season opener contest has been cancelled for 2022 but will return in 2023.
Heroic reflections with Russell Gray
October 07, 2021
4BR catches up with Foden's winning conductor to talk about his third National title success and how he approached the score to Bruce Broughton's test piece to do it with the band at the Albert Hall on the weekend.
Kirsty Abbotts steps down from principal role at Carlton Main
October 07, 2021
The outstanding cornet star announces her decision to relinquish the role after 19 years of musical excellence.
All Albert Hall performances to enjoy on wobplay
October 04, 2021
All 19 performances from the bands at the Royal Albert Hall can now be enjoyed through the wobplay recording platform — so why not sit back and enjoy the heroic playing once again.
Report & Results: 2021 Bolsover Festival of Brass
October 03, 2021
Easington Colliery produced a heroic performance to claim the top honours at Bolsover with section titles going to Milton Keynes, Shirland Welfare, Whitworth Vale & Healey and Matlock.
