News / 2021
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Saltash back in action with the Mayor's seal of approval
July 11, 2021
Slatash Town Band has returned to action with a vote of confidence from the local Town Mayor
Report & Results: 2021 Whitburn Band Virtual Festival
July 11, 2021
There was plenty of fantastic entertainment on show for a worldwide audience to enjoy as Unison Kinneil, Kingdom Brass, Lochgelly, Whitburn Heartlands, Kilmarnock Concert Brass and Riverside Youth Bands take the virtual honours.
Grand, Grand, Grand, Grand Whit Friday outcome by Foden's
July 10, 2021
The Foden's online Whit Friday contest raised over £4,000 for the two Whit Friday circuit organisers to help their efforts to return in 2022.
Scottish Festival of Brass open and challenging for take off
July 09, 2021
Perth Concert Hall will host the Scottish Open and Band Supplies Challenge contests later this year — and the Scottish Brass Band Association is looking for even more entries.
4BR Thursday Interview with Glenn Van Looy
July 08, 2021
We catch up with the the virtuoso Belgian euph star who has just become a Doctor in Musical Arts following two years of research and performance — interrupted by Covid and the wonderful arrival of a new addition to the family.
Brass Bands England responds to Brighouse open letter
July 08, 2021
Brass Bands England makes a robust defence of its ongoing work, aims and ambitions in response to the request for open and honest dialogue from Brighosue & Rastrick Band.
4BR Euro Final quiz: It's coming home?
July 08, 2021
A trio of fantastic Alliance tenor horn mouthpieces and some great brass band CDs could be coming your way as well if you can answer our Euro final questions...
River City Brass prepares for concert returns
July 08, 2021
After their enforced Covid-19 break, the 40th anniversary of River City Brass Band will be celebrated by a season of concerts.
All that jazz — hopefully...
July 08, 2021
The Marsden Jazz Festival aims to be back later this year — but its needs support.
Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest postponed
July 08, 2021
Venue problems lead to postponement of popular band contest.
Gloucester BBA Contest looks set for November
July 08, 2021
The popular own-choice contest is earmarked for November with action from Championship to unregistered level.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Wantage Band
July 07, 2021
We catch up with Julia Trinder of the Wantage Band organisation to find out more about their ambitious plans to raise over £450,000 to add to their foundation of their ongoing success.
Brighouse look for open and honest dialogue from Brass Bands England
July 07, 2021
A strongly worded open letter to BBE from the West Riding band asks for a "full and frank retraction and apology to the band" for what they believe were, "their thinly veiled attacks on us".
Yamaha launches podcast series
July 07, 2021
A brand new Yamaha Artist Insights podcast series has been launched — hosted by Phoebe Eley and featuring stars such as Katrina Marzella and Louis Dowdeswell.
Wantage looks to build on expanding foundations
July 07, 2021
The Wantage Band organisation is well on its way to raising over £450,000 to help secure its musical future in the heart of its community.
No bell cover needed...
July 07, 2021
The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band has returned to rehearsal under their new Musical Director
Deadline extension for Future Talent applications
July 06, 2021
The deadline for applications to the Future Talent Charity to gain help for talented young musicians has been extended.
Greenfield looks for quartet to complete line-up
July 06, 2021
The Greenfield Whit Friday Autumn Leaves contest is looking for four bands to fill its list for its September event.
Fairey and Brighouse make weekend recordings
July 06, 2021
Brighouse & Rastrick and Fairey took the opportunity to record programmes for online broadcast of their own on the weekend.
Open link for Skipsey and NASUWT Riverside
July 06, 2021
Lee Skipsey will lead the 2019 Grand Shield winner at the British Open at Symphony Hall in September.
4BR Monday Interview with Martin Bailey
July 05, 2021
We find out more about Vincent van Gogh's musical connections with the author and journalist Martin Bailey following the discovery that the great Dutch artist was a honorary member of his local wind band.
Busy weekend for Black Dyke tour
July 05, 2021
There were stage appearances indoors and out for Black Dyke on the weekend — from Halifax to Harrogate and Ripon.
You're a Lady....
July 05, 2021
The great 1972 pop hit featuring Peter Skellern and the Hanwell Band has been picked by Prince Charles as one of his favourite tracks. Wonder which lady he was thinking about...?
Cory add new players to the ranks
July 04, 2021
A quartet of new as familiar faces will add to the Cory ranks as they prepare for the defence of their titles later in the year.
Confusion plays out at rescheduled Best of Brass Festival
July 02, 2021
Fairey follow Brighouse & Rastrick by withdrawing from the Best of Brass Festival in Halifax as organisers issue statement of their offer of alternative mitigations to Calderdale Council.
