News / 2022
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Interview with Russell Gray
July 28, 2022
We catch up with the guest conductor of this year's National Childrens Band of Great Britain to talk about the current course, the music to be performed — and just how brilliantly busy things are each day...
Belgian youngsters ready for blast off...
July 28, 2022
Young players on the Brass Band Willebroek Academy course will be heading into the stratosphere and beyond this weekend...
Royal party seal of success for St Dennis
July 28, 2022
The patron of the West of England Bandsmen's Festival has presented the trophy in his name to the St Dennis Band.
Lost but still not found
July 27, 2022
The well publicised troubles of Chetham's students and their lost instruments is still awaiting a satisfactory outcome...
Summer sizzlers from Band Supplies
July 27, 2022
Put a smile as well as a new instrument on your face for Summer...
Jump and Jive! Battle Creek stars inspire future generations
July 27, 2022
Michael J Garasi and Brass Band of Battle Creek help inspire youngsters to have music as a central part of their lives.
Gray time thrills in Galashiels
July 27, 2022
Russell Gray has been busy both sides of Hadrian's Wall of late...
Porthouse to take three year lead in Fermanagh
July 26, 2022
Ian Porthouse will take the lead for the next three years at the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer Course.
UniBrass seeks trustee additions
July 26, 2022
If you want to help support and develop the work of the UniBrass Foundation then why not become a trustee?
Coalburn benefit from Gray methodology
July 26, 2022
The whole of the Coalburn Band organisation has benefited from a visit from Russell Gray.
Interview with Karianne Flatene Nilssen
July 26, 2022
4BR is joined by Norwegian trombonist Karianne Flatene Nilssen who is currently in Taunton where she is both a tutor and guest soloist with the National Childrens Band of Great Britain.
Brisbane XLCR to help Tongan Relief Fund
July 25, 2022
Howard Taylor will return to Brisbane Excelsior Band for a special concert appearance next month.
Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
July 25, 2022
We catch up with the Course Director of the International Brass Band Summer School to find out what is in store for delegates at Swansea University Bay Campus in Wales next week.
Proms tribute to Tovey
July 25, 2022
There was poignant reminder of an extraordinary musician given at the Proms — as Bramwell Tovey was fondly remembered.
Ashington continues on rejuvenation path
July 25, 2022
After being low on numbers Ashington Colliery Band has once again began to sink deep foundations for their future.
Shropshire ensemble to help commemorate anniversary
July 25, 2022
A new brass ensemble from Shropshire will head to France to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of the fight for freedom.
Smith latest high profile star to head to Mercer & Barker
July 25, 2022
Jamie Smith, principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band is the latest high profile star performer to decide to perform on a Mercer & Barker mouthpiece.
Death of Brian Halliwell
July 25, 2022
The death has been announced of Brian Halliwell, an ardent and generous supporter of the brass band movement.
Interview with Philip Harper
July 24, 2022
We catch up with the Cory MD as he prepares to take the reins at the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, as well as heading on his own travels to Sweden and with Cory to South Korea.
New leadership as Wessex looks toward next century
July 24, 2022
The respected Steve Chislett steps down form his role as chairperson of the Wessex Brass Band Association after nearly 40 years of outstanding service.
Wright decision to join Dobcross Silver
July 24, 2022
Euphonium player Georgina Wright joins Dobcross Silver Band as they look towards Cheltenham.
Hancock takes last bow after 25 years of outstanding service
July 24, 2022
A quarter of a century of inspirational playing and conducting with the Lions Youth organisation reaches its last chord for Tom Hancock.
Hammonds add to major strength
July 23, 2022
Adam Warburton is the latest addition to the Hammonds Band ranks as they prepare for the Autumn majors at Symphony Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Interview with Mark Bromley
July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.
