News / 2023
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Scottish Bands of the Year announced
December 31, 2023
Whitburn, Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Selkirk Silver and Highland Brass end 2023 as Scottish Bands of the Year.
Sovereign recognition for Mealor
December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.
New Year's funding boost for instruments in Northern Ireland
December 31, 2023
Comber Brass enjoys a share of a New Year funding scheme from Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Quiz time running out...
December 31, 2023
There is still enough time to see if you can win a Besson Prodige cornet and goodies if you can get your musical thinking caps on...
Death of Steven Ford
December 31, 2023
The death has been announced of one of Australian banding's most respected players
New Year's honour for Morecambe stalwart
December 31, 2023
Morecambe Band President Bernard Vause will receive the King's British Empire Medal for his services to music and his local community.
Ashworth tenure ends at St John's Band (Mossley)
December 31, 2023
The musical partnership between David W Ashworth and St John's Band (Mossley) has come to an end.
Christmas spirit on the Higginbottom doorstep
December 31, 2023
The legendary tenor horn player enjoyed a wonderful musical Christmas present this year.
WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades
December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.
Leyland duo honoured with awards
December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.
Triple Wroughton honour for Webb
December 31, 2023
Wroughton Silver Band has honoured its MD Neil Webb with a trio of festive accolades this Christmas.
British Bandsman announces annual awards
December 31, 2023
Matilda Lloyd, Elise Hale and Brunel Academy Brass are the recipients of the 2023 British Bandsman Awards.
Death of Dennis Masters
December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.
2023 4BR Special Award
December 27, 2023
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to conductor Duncan Beckley — a musician of passion, professionalism and a remarkable talent for understanding the successful alchemy of brass band music making.
Time to test your musical knowledge...
December 26, 2023
We have a fantastic Besson Prodige cornet and plenty of other goodies up for grabs with our traditional Christmas Quiz.
2023 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2023
The superb European and Swiss National Champion, Brass Band Treize Etoiles is the 4BR Band of the Year.
2023 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2023
The inspirational Swiss maestro Frederic Theodoloz is the 4BR Conductor of the Year.
2023 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2023
The breathtakingly brilliant euphonium star Gary Curtin is the 4BR Player of the Year
2023 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2023
Thierry Deleruyelle's exciting 'Sand and Stars' claims its own title success as Test Piece of the Year
2023 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year
December 25, 2023
The brilliantly talented youngsters of Smoras Skolemusikk claim the Lower Section Band of the Year honours.
2023 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2023
Foden's winning performance at the British Open Championship takes the honours.
2023 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2023
Brass Bands England exciting Elevate initiative takes the Newcomer of the Year award .
2023 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2023
Black Dyke's superb release of the music of Peter Graham claims the CD of the Year honours
2023 4BR Solo CD of the Year
December 25, 2023
The sublime talents of Matthias Hofs claims the Solo CD of the Year accolade.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand 24th December
December 25, 2023
Enjoy plenty of festive brass band music over Christmas from around the world.
