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British Open

Excellent take up for Open tickets

May 31, 2021
You can still book your tickets for the 2021 British Open and the Sunday Gala Concert at Symphony Hall.


Cazis

Cazis prepare to unleash Davoren force

May 31, 2021
A new work inspired by the discovery of radioactivity will help Brass Band Cazis from Switzerland celebrate its 125th anniversary later this year.


Wobplay

Wobplay adds to European memories

May 31, 2021
You can now enjoy the brilliant performance highlights of the 2013 European Championships in Oslo — from evocative Myth Forests to playing that is literally out of this world...


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2021 Foden's online Whit Friday Championships

May 29, 2021
There are victories for Cory, 1st Old Boys, Wantage Concert Brass, Seindorf Beaumaris Cross Keys Silver, University of Huddersfield Brass, Elland Silver Youth and Macclesfield Youth as a worldwide audience enjoys the virtual Whit Friday treats


Mojo

Find your practice mojo

May 29, 2021
Brass Bands England launches a half-term practice challenge for youngsters — and its just 10 minutes a day! In fact — anyone can do it!


Lee Skipsey

Skipsey reflects on Bradford journey

May 29, 2021
4BR catches up with Lee Skipsey following the announcement that he has stepped down as Musical Director of the City of Bradford Band — an organisation he helped inspire on its own journey to amazing success.


Tuba

Pandemic premiere for When Tuba Come One

May 29, 2021
The award winning low brass quartet will premiere the prize-winning composition from composer Joe Galuszka at the forthcoming ITEC Conference.


Mode for

Mode for... to help strengthen banding mental health commitment

May 29, 2021
Subsidised places have been made available on the next Mode for... mental health training course.


Foden

Enjoy the Whit Friday action...

May 28, 2021
The Foden's Whit Friday competition can be enjoyed today and tomorrow...


The answers

4BR Whit Friday Quiz

May 28, 2021
If you listen and look closely you should be able to work out the identity of all 10 marches to win a selection box of 10 great vintage brass band CDs...


MbALE

4BR Friday Interview with Phillip Monk

May 28, 2021
4BR talks to Phillip Monk the founder of the Mbale Schools Brass Band in Uganda who will be making their Whit Friday debut as part of the Foden's on-line competition this weekend.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins set to pack a punch

May 28, 2021
Composer Gavin Higgins reveals his personal playlist this weekend on the Radio 3 flagship programme 'Inside Music'.


Cavanagh

Waiting for Grotton...

May 28, 2021
The next Whit Friday contest day hopefully won't be as long to wait for as Samuel Beckett's title character...


cROSS

Death of George Harrison

May 28, 2021
The death has been reported of George Harrison who made a lasting impact on the banding movements in the north east of England and The Netherlands.


Helen Williams

Better even than Christmas!

May 28, 2021
Cory star Helen Williams inspires the next generation of young players at Aldbourne to make their own future appearance at Whit Friday.


Future Talent

4BR Thursday Interview with Chris Guenault

May 27, 2021
We talk to Chris Guenault — the Relationship Manager of Future Talent — the charity founded in 2004 by The Duchess of Kent with the aim of breaking down barriers, creating opportunities and harnessing the power of music.


BBE

Musical memories are made of these...

May 27, 2021
Brass Bands England have teamed up with photographer Kerry Harrison to launch new social media campaign to show the return and the memories of the brass band movement .


Whit Friday

Whit Friday tribute produced by Tameside Council

May 27, 2021
A celebratory Whit Friday video featuring eight local bands will be the perfect prelude for the online action this year.


British Open

2021 British Open tickets

May 27, 2021
The general on-line sale of tickets for the 168th British Open Championship and Gala Concert takes place today.


Cheltenham

Kapitol announces Cheltenham running order

May 27, 2021
Sections 3 and 1 will take place on Saturday with Sections 4 and 2 the following day as the running order is amended due to Covid-19 and timing considerations.


Marines

4BR Wednesday Interview with Major Stephen Green

May 26, 2021
We speak to Major Stephen Green, 2IC Adjutant Headquarters Royal Marines Band Service to find out more about the worldwide broadcast of the iconic Mountbatten Festival from the Royal Albert Hall next month.


bbw

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

May 26, 2021
The latest edition of the leading magazine is now out — and once again its packed with essential reading, news, views and opinions.


Mark Heron

Heron to lead Swiss conducting course

May 26, 2021
Mark Heron will lead a new masterclass course for 10 lucky students in Lucerne in August.


BandSafe

10 new BandSafe dates confirmed

May 25, 2021
Brass Bands England confirms 10 new online dates for its popular BandSafe Training safeguarding course in partnership with the NSPCC.


Harper

4BR Tuesday Interview with Philip Harper

May 25, 2021
Cory MD Philip Harper rejoices at the news that the sale of British Open tickets heralds the long awaited return to 'live' competition for the world's number 1 ranked band.




ebba

30th anniversary of EBBA marked in countdown to Stavanger

April 30 • The European Brass Band Association was formed 30 years ago today.


David Childs

Sold out signs ready for Childs Euphonium world premiere

April 30 • There are just a few tickets left if you want to hear the world premiere of James Macmillan's 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' euphonium concerto played by David Childs in Cardiff.


uk Forum

UKLBF reiterates collective agreement on banding issues

April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.


Elgar

Septura to lead Gregson tributes at Elgar International Festival of Brass

April 30 • The acclaimed brass septet will join forces with Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in paying musical tribute to Edward Gregson — with a the composer in conversation with Frank Renton too.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Andover Town Band

April 30 • Andover Town Band are looking for new or returning players to join our numbers. We are specifically looking for SOP and FLUGEL players but we would also welcome all players to help rebuild and strengthen the band.


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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