News / 2022
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Report & Results: 2022 Flemish Open
April 12, 2022
Hauts-de-France warms up for its forthcoming European challenge with victory in Mechelen.
Report & Results: 2022 BBLNI Spring Festival
April 12, 2022
There was a great return to live competitive action in Omagh on the weekend.
Rostron in the box at Dobcross and Brighouse
April 12, 2022
The experienced Brian Rostron will be the judge to impress at the Dobcross Whit Friday contest and the Brighouse march contest later this year.
European Memories: Interview with Phillip McCann
April 11, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the legendary Black Dyke Band principal cornet player about his memories of the first European Championships and how the event has developed.
Wand of Youth inspires next generation of conductors
April 11, 2022
Over 100 youngsters enjoyed the opportunity of taking up the baton at the recent National Youth Championships in Corby.
Nippers make huge musical impression with Saltash
April 11, 2022
Four young stars of Saltash Town Band certainly made a huge impression at the recent West of England Regional Championships in Cheltenham.
National Youth sticks to principals
April 11, 2022
The talented young players who will fill the principal seats on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been announced.
Youth focus shines encouraging light in Wales
April 11, 2022
Examples of good practice in encouraging long term investment in youth development in Wales have been highlighted at latest BBW/BPC online seminar.
Beatty takes baton at Unite
April 11, 2022
Unite the Union has appointed Jonathan Beatty as their new Musical Director
Vaccine pioneer to be celebrated
April 11, 2022
The work of the great Edward Jenner will be celebrated in a new work by composer Liz Lane.
Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim
April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.
Rankings update — April
April 10, 2022
The updated Band Supplies — 4barsrest World Rankings see wholesale changes throughout following the regional championships and other events since the start of 2022.
Interview with Glyn Williams
April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.
Devon Bandamonium inspired by Whit Friday
April 09, 2022
A new contest initiative hopes to be inspired by the Whit Friday contest — right in the heart of Devon.
Covid-19 app suspended as music making returns
April 09, 2022
Making Music suspends Covid infection reporting app for leisure-time music groups after helping provide valuable information for policy makers and members
Welsh banding in precarious situation
April 09, 2022
The BBC has reported that Wales faces huge challenges in stemming decline in banding numbers.
Jena International Summer School returns
April 09, 2022
Helen Varley and Chris Houlding will lead delegates at the International Summer Brass Band Camp in Saxony.
East Midlands Music price match Denis Wick
April 09, 2022
East Midlands Music has an extensive Denis Wick product range ready and waiting for customers.
Still time to march to Morley
April 09, 2022
There is still time to get your entries in for the popular Morley March Contest.
New Zealand banding looks towards National return
April 09, 2022
The New Zealand National Championships will hopefully return in Wellington in July.
Interview with James Holt
April 07, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of the Brass Band Conductor Association about its flagship Conducting Competition.
European Youth to make concert link with National Champions
April 07, 2022
The European Youth Band will team up with Foden's in the run up to the European weekend for a special concert performance.
Tredegar's classical collaboration aims to end children's musical isolation
April 07, 2022
An inventive musical link between Tredegar Band and the National Orchestra of Wales aims to help end community isolation and loneliness.
Fantastic Rome reception for Sparke premiere
April 07, 2022
Philip Sparke's latest Euphonium Concerto has gained a fantastic response after its world premiere given by Steven Mead.
New appointments to steer future of John Hornby Skewes
April 07, 2022
The leading musical instruments distributor has announced a number of new appointments in its senior management structure.
