News / 2021
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Champions of Brass getting ready to entertain
March 25, 2021
A new band made up of old friends and colleagues will aim to provide audiences with music making in a true spirit of friendship and community.
Death of Cecil Peacock
March 25, 2021
The death has been announced of Cecil Peacock, the highly respected former player and conductor of Easington Colliery Band
Champion launches new mouthpiece disinfectant spray
March 24, 2021
New mouthpiece spray offers protection cleaning and hygiene protection.
Bolsover adds extra level of assurance to Summer School course
March 24, 2021
Covid-19 compliance and safety will be in the hands of a professional health and safety officer on the Bolover International Brass Band Summer School course.
Dutch Open goes online
March 24, 2021
The 2021 Dutch Open contest will be an online event this year due to Covid-19 challenges.
4BR Wednesday morning interview with Vincent Eckerman
March 24, 2021
4BR Wednesday Interview with Vince Eckerman of Geneva BrassWind Ltd as they launch its new Geneva Foundation initiative aimed a revolutionising the brass instrument marketplace.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Tom Redmond
March 23, 2021
We catch up with the broadcaster, presenter, horn player, animateur and Head of Music and Joint Principal at the Chetham's School of Music.
Fancy teaching in Western Australia?
March 22, 2021
There is an exciting music teacher opportunity to be filled in Western Australia for the person who fits the bill.
Bolsover Summer School gains extra support
March 22, 2021
The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School has gained extra support from Denis Wick Products Ltd.
4BR Monday Interview with Tom Hutchinson
March 22, 2021
4BR catches up with the Cory cornet star to find out about his latest project — a studio recital series performance alongside his great friend, pianist, Ewan Gilford.
Final call for Black Dyke Virtual Day
March 21, 2021
The final call has gone out to players who wish to join the Queensbury band for a full day of on-line music making with stars past and present.
Top marks for German youngsters
March 21, 2021
Three young players from Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG in Germany have once again impressed in the national Jugend Musiziert competition.
Violet showcased as leading light
March 21, 2021
Brass Band Willebroek's principal cornet player Lode Violet has been identified as one of Belgium's leading young musicians and artists by a national arts and music broadcaster.
Emerging Composing Voices — Gareth Trott
March 21, 2021
In the first of a new series 4BR talks to an emerging composer for brass bands about their background, inspiration and and latest work for the medium.
Call for Anzac Last Post project
March 20, 2021
A new initiative has been launched to inspire a new generation to understand, support and perform the 'Last Post' as part of the annual Anzac Day commemorations.
Childs spotlight on Radio 3
March 20, 2021
There is more top class brass playing to enjoy on Radio 3 next week with a broadcast of the Vaughan-Williams 'Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra' performed by David Childs.
4BR Friday Interview with Mauro Martins
March 19, 2021
4BR catches up with the Portuguese euphonium star to find out more about his latest coaching programme entitled 'Boost Your Talent' which sees him link students up with leading euphonium players and musicians.
Welsh encouragement from youth focus
March 19, 2021
The latest Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales open forum initiative has given a boost of communal encouragement for those keen to help future youth development in Wales.
Huddersfield satisfaction with ranking spot
March 19, 2021
The University of Huddersfield finds itself in the mix with the top 50 performing arts institutions in the world.
East of England Coop Band looks forward to 2022 celebrations
March 19, 2021
The East of England Coop Band is already putting plans in place to celebrate a joint anniversary in 2022.
Brass Bands Wales to host Youth Forum
March 18, 2021
Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales is hosting a special youth forum this evening for its member bands and associates — with leading speakers from both sides of the border.
Bands asked to consider split-draw or pre-draw at British Open
March 18, 2021
One off proposal put forward by organisers to help alleviate costs and to manage structure of the contest day at Symphony Hall.
4BR Thursday Interview with Russell Gray
March 18, 2021
4BR talks to the Scottish conductor in Stavanger about the upcoming Brass Band Conductors' Association Virtual Conducting Competition
Making the most of easy fundraising ideas...
March 17, 2021
Brass Bands England have linked up with the leading easyfundraising platform to offer advice to bands on how to gain an extra income stream.
New website launch for Saggers
March 17, 2021
Composer Paul Saggers has just launched his new website.
