News / 2024
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Purcell appointment for Cavanagh
April 25, 2024
Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.
Bigger and better Bandamonium promised in Devon
April 25, 2024
15 bands have already signed up to perform at this year's Bandamonium event around the picturesque villages of West Devon.
Troms to head to Durham
April 25, 2024
The British Trombone Society will host its annual Trombone Day NorthEast in Durham next month
Tameside Whit Friday announces contest details
April 25, 2024
There are ten contest venues on the Tameside Whit Friday circuit this year for bands to try and claim a share of the prize money pots.
Welsh League contest rescheduled to November
April 25, 2024
There is a new date for the SEWBBA Tonyrefail contest.
Conductors to face major semi final works
April 25, 2024
Compositions by Eric Ball and Liz Lane will face the conductors in the semi final of the Brass Band Conductors Competition this year.
Brillo Brass returns for repeat performance — 51 after its last.
April 25, 2024
A wonderful reunion of players will be marked by the performance of Brillo Brass at the forthcoming
Chester Music Festival.
Newiss casts off from City of Hull
April 25, 2024
The respected Tony Newiss may well be seen with a fishing rod rather than instrument in his hand in future after bringing to an end his 24 year association with City of Hull Band
Death of Tony Small BEM
April 25, 2024
The death has been announced of one of the Welsh banding movement's most influential and respected figures.
Price launches website
April 23, 2024
The composer, conductor, adjudicator and performer Andrea Price has just launched her new website.
Eddison takes the lead at Garforth Brass
April 23, 2024
The experienced Gordon Eddison has become the new Musical Director of Garforth Brass in Yorkshire.
Interview with Nathaniel Dye
April 23, 2024
4BR catches up with the inspirational trombone playing marathon man to find out more about his achievement and what he plans next.
BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves
April 22, 2024
With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.
National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast
April 21, 2024
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.
BrookWright Music: Disinformation!
April 21, 2024
A new concert piece inspired by the murky world of false narrative, untruths, conspiracy and distrust is ready for you to play. Can't be about brass band contesting surely?
Results: 2024 Flemish Open
April 21, 2024
Brass Band Schoonhoven, Young Brassband Willebroek, De Bazuin Oenkerk B and Brassband Sklepucini claim the honours in Mechelen.
Own-choice selections revealed for European Championships
April 21, 2024
New and existing major compositions will be showcased by the competing bands at all levels in Palanga.
Barnsley ready for home town entertainment
April 20, 2024
Barnsley Brass are the latest band to be featured in the 2024 Yorkshire Brass Band Festival.
Odyssey Brasswind to make Debut at Buxton
April 20, 2024
The new Debut range of Odyssey instruments will be on show at the Buxton Contest this weekend.
Different vibe provides Easter progress for NYBBS
April 20, 2024
The recent Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has seen great progress made by its young players.
Death of Len Atter
April 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Hanwell Band player and respected brass band supporter, Len Atter.
Comber boost with new instrument grant
April 20, 2024
Comber Brass has gained a new bass and baritone thanks to a successful grant application to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Rising count for Red Admiral Entertainment Contest
April 20, 2024
There has been a hugely encouraging response from bands wishing to enter the new entertainment contest later this year — but more Third and Fourth Section bands are welcome.
New works to be showcased at Dutch National Championships
April 19, 2024
'The Lost Circle' is joined by a selection of new and established works to test the bands at the Netherlands National Championships later this year.
Youth sounds return to Brass in Concert
April 19, 2024
The sounds of brilliant youngsters taking part in the Youth Brass in Concert Championships will be heard again later this year as the entertainment contest returns to Gateshead weekend.
