News / 2022
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Transatlantic connections for Grimethorpe
June 22, 2022
Composer Johan de Meij and Lake Wobegon are the latest worldwide musical connections made by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Trio of new signings at Brighouse & Rastrick
June 22, 2022
The West Riding band welcomes three new players to the ranks.
Long awaited return to Stroud for Foden's
June 22, 2022
The National Champion will be making a long awaited return to Stroud this weekend.
Whit confidence boost for Skelmersdale
June 22, 2022
Skelmersdale Band will head to Cheltenham boosted by a fine return at the recent Whit Friday contests.
Bousfield to give BBE Conference Keynote speech
June 22, 2022
The renowned trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will give the keynote speech at the annual Brass Bands England Conference later this year.
American visitors enjoy all things great and small
June 22, 2022
The members of Lake Wobegon Brass Band will be enjoying all things great and small on their tour to the UK.
French Championships announce set-works
June 22, 2022
Four of the five test-pieces for the 2023 French National Championships have been announced.
New resident at UNISON Kinneil
June 22, 2022
Paul McKelvie has been appointed Resident Conductor at UNISON Kinneil Band.
Mercer & Barker add to artist line-up
June 22, 2022
Ashley Dixon is the latest player to join the Mercer & Barker stable of Performance Artists.
Gloucestershire Constabulary nab their man
June 22, 2022
Colin Hogg becomes the new Director of Music at The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary.
Foden's open online doors for Welcome project
June 21, 2022
A new educational initiative brings the sights and sounds of the National Champion to youngsters.
Warwick keeps the buzz word on lips around the world
June 21, 2022
The makers of the pBuzz instruments continues to make a high profile mark across the music industry.
Black Dyke keeps busy ahead of World Championship challenge
June 21, 2022
The Yorkshire Champion continues to make its musical travels ahead of its Kerkrade title assault.
Friary thanks to Stevens
June 21, 2022
Friary Brass has thanked Chairperson and player Nigel Stevens as he steps down from joint roles.
Mayoral support for Eagley
June 21, 2022
Not one but two mayors will be supporting the Eagley Band as they take to the stage in Bolton next month.
Death of Mike Hadcroft
June 20, 2022
The death has been announced of former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Mike Leon Hadcroft.
National Youth Band to premiere Hyperlink
June 20, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will give the world premiere of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' at the Royal College of Music.
Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD
June 20, 2022
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.
Janssen set for Schoonhoven return
June 20, 2022
Erik Janssen is set to return to Brass Band Schoonhoven to renew a partnership that first started over 30 years ago.
Report & Results: 2022 Bugle Contest
June 20, 2022
St Dennis overcomes the menace of the weather to lead the prize winners on the return of the famous Bugle contest.
Swiss conductor claims BBCA prize
June 19, 2022
The Swiss-Italian Boris Oppliger claims the Brass Band Conductor's Association title as the international language of brass band music making resonates in Eccles.
4BR Brass Things Review...
June 19, 2022
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.
Archive opinions sought
June 18, 2022
Brass Bands England wishes to find out more about your opinions on how best to support and develop its Brass Band Archive.
Enjoy the beat in Eccles today
June 18, 2022
The semi-final and final of the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition takes place in Eccles today — so why not go along and enjoy the music making.
Bousfield and Lindberg in conversation
June 17, 2022
The great Christian Lindberg joins Ian Bousfield for one heck of a chat...
