News / 2024
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Foden's RNCM performance now on Wobplay
February 06, 2024
Foden's absorbing fusion of musical flavours to open the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed again and again...
Poetic start to Murley centenary celebrations
February 06, 2024
Murley Silver Band's 100th anniversary got off to a poetic start with a great concert in their home town.
Distinguished academic honour for David Childs
February 06, 2024
The euphonium star's exceptional academic and musical contribution to the University of North Texas is marked by him becoming a Distinguished Research Professor.
Black Dyke adds a double to re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall
February 06, 2024
153 years after they played at its opening, the National Champion returns not once but twice to perform at the opening of multi-million pound refurbished Rochdale Town Hall.
Newtown stalwarts honoured
February 06, 2024
The contribution of two remarkable Newtown Silver Band musicians has been marked.
Friary additions as busy year unfolds
February 06, 2024
Friary Brass welcomes new players and a return to the concert stage as the 2024 starts to unfolds for Stevenage contenders.
Line ups and Gala Concert programmes confirmed for UniBrass Championships
February 05, 2024
There is the promise of a packed day and night of vibrant brass band music making and plenty of fun at the UniBrass Championships in Warwick next weekend.
Report & Results: 2024 French National Championships
February 05, 2024
Hauts-de-France makes it five National wins in a row as they now head to Palanga and book their place in Stavanger as well.
Entries open for Youth Fest
February 04, 2024
Bands can now enter the non-competitive BBE Youth Fest event in Barnsley in June.
Outreach work underpins Pacific Festival event
February 04, 2024
The New Zealand National Championships will form part of the exciting developments that will underpin the 2024 Pacific Festival of Brass.
SBBA President gives upbeat review of Scottish year
February 04, 2024
Carrie Boax has urged Scottish banding to continue to build on the success of 2023 at its recent AGM.
New signings boost Easington Area hopes
February 04, 2024
Two new players join the ranks of Easington Colliery Band ahead of the North of England Regional Championships.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 04, 2024
Dr David Thornton reflects back on a highly successful RNCM International Brass Band Festival
National Youth Band to bring musical focus on Fragile Earth
February 03, 2024
A major new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins will be given its world premiere by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in April in Cardiff.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 03, 2024
4BR talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Worldwide entries sought for BBCA competition
February 02, 2024
The Brass Band Conductors' Association is hoping for another global response to its 2024 Conducting Competition.
Grimey ask for finisher choice for Morley appearance
February 02, 2024
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will head to Morley Town Hall later this month to perform as part of the Leeds Best of Brass series.
Adams add Williams to artist line-up
February 02, 2024
Helen Williams has become an endorsing artist with Adams Musical Instruments.
EBBA confirms 2024 European Championship line-ups
February 02, 2024
23 bands will represent their countries in their bids to return from Palanga as European Champions.
Cory double header kicks off Reading concert series
February 02, 2024
You can hear Cory not once but twice in a day in Reading as they kick-off the British Bandsman Concert Series under Philip Harper.
Grass roots focus at Yorkshire Brass Band Festival
February 02, 2024
Altofts & Normanton Band kick off a fantastic new concert initiative with special guest Richard Marshall later this month.
UniBrass thanks for sponsor support
February 01, 2024
The forthcoming UniBrass Championships will be a hub of musical activity and support in Warwick later this month.
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Simone Rebello about the RNCM 'Day of Percussion' on Sunday 4th February.
There will be plenty of smiles, bands and great music to enjoy at the Youth Champs
January 31, 2024
Alex Humphreys will be on hand to welcome everyone to the National Youth Band Championships in Cheltenham in March.
