News / 2021
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4BR Friday Interview with Arfon Owen
July 02, 2021
We catch up with the Welsh horn star to find out more about his fantastic Norwegian youth band project that brings brass band and hip-hop music together on a single which is being released later today.
Besson Fridays at Home: Episode 24
July 02, 2021
The team are joined by the brass band couple Kathleen Gaspoz and Philippe Schwartz.
Binns days at Hebden Bridge
July 02, 2021
Grimethorpe Colliery's trombone player Chris Binns will also take on the role of Musical Director of Hebden Bridge Band.
4BR Thursday Interview with Tom Redmond
July 01, 2021
We catch up with Tom Redmond to find out more about what's been happening at Chetham's School of Music... from Big Phat Brass with Mike Lovatt to post Covid education...
Hammonds set to premiere Heaton work
July 01, 2021
Wilfred Heaton's 'Pilgrim Variations' will form part of Hammonds programme at the Best of Brass Festival in Halifax this weekend.
Vincent van Gogh was once 'ere
July 01, 2021
A fantastic piece of amateur archive detective work has revealed that the great Dutch painter was once a member of a Dutch wind band that soon became a brass band.
These boots were made for working...
July 01, 2021
Brass Bands England Bootcamps aimed at getting banding governance shining...
Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now
July 01, 2021
The latest edition of the leading magazine is now out — packed with pages of essential reading, news, views and opinions.
Baker dances the Light Fantastic
July 01, 2021
A new concerto from the pen of Prof Philip Wilby has found soloist Brett Baker in his dancing shoes at Ripon Cathedral.
Pershore to be heard on-line this year
July 01, 2021
The popular Pershore Festival of Brass will be a virtual event this year — but still packed with great music making.
4BR Wednesday interview with Philippe Bach
June 30, 2021
We are joined by conductor Philippe Bach, Music Director of the Meininger Hofkapelle Orchestra who will direct the world premiere of a brand new Euphonium Concerto by composer Jens Marggraf entitled 'du fond de l'engloutissement'
Brighouse & Rastrick out of Best of Brass Festival on weekend
June 30, 2021
West Riding band states that they cannot perform to the standard they wish for themselves, supporters and audience by playing with bell covers.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Dean Jones
June 29, 2021
We talk to the respected Salvationist composer about his latest venture — bringing music into the heart of very different communities — from private homes to care homes and even to business offices...
CJ Wu claims BBCA conducting prize
June 29, 2021
There was an eclectic musical flavour to the recent Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition — won by CJ Wu from Taiwan.
Norwegian hip hop set for brass
June 29, 2021
A fantastic musical collaboration between a Norwegian youth band and the cutting edge hip hop artist is set to break exciting new barriers.
Matt return for Foden's
June 29, 2021
Foden's Band will renew their musical partnership with big band singer Matt Ford next month to add a touch of Sinatra swing to their outdoor concert return.
Fairey in Carnaval mood for Halifax
June 29, 2021
The Fairey Band will pay musical homage to one of their most memorable British Open victories at the forthcoming Best of Brass Festival in Halifax.
Brighouse help big game build up
June 29, 2021
Brighouse & Rastrick has done its bit to help build up the atmosphere to the big game between England and Germany this evening.
Bates takes helm at City of Bradford
June 28, 2021
Jonathan Bates becomes the new Musical Director at City of Bradford and BD1 Brass.
4BR Monday Interview with Adam Greenbank
June 28, 2021
We catch up with the President of Durham University Brass Band who certainly had a great time following their UniBrass title winning success in Sheffield on the weekend.
Imperial echoes for brass return in Austria
June 28, 2021
The famous Innsbruck Promenade Concert Series will feature plenty of brass this year on its return.
Summer sun adds to National Youth attractions
June 28, 2021
The National Youth and National Childrens' Bands of Great Britain will head for a sunny Repton School for their Summer Courses this year.
Home from Home for Black Dyke
June 28, 2021
Black Dyke Band reaches out into the heart of communities on the latest legs of their Bandstand Tour
Richards calls time on Enderby progress
June 28, 2021
The successful three year musical partnership between Enderby Band and MD Ryan Richards has come to an end.
