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the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades
January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.
Winter success for Elgar Summer School
January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.
Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target
January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.
World Rankings — End of year update
January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.
coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...
January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.
Youth additions to WMC
January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.
Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace
January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.
VLAMO to host first Belgian National Youth Band course
January 02, 2025
Luc Vertommen and Wim Lauryssen will llead Belgian Youth on first course in April.
New Year honour for Boxted stalwart
January 02, 2025
91 year old John Polley of Boxted Methodist Silver Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List
Wobplay adds to New Year attractions
January 02, 2025
The leading media platform has been adding more great music for people to enjoy.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode is now out
January 02, 2025
New Year resolutions are the order of the day with Sandy, Simon and guests Andi Cook and Andrew Baker.
Farren to call the Shotts
January 02, 2025
The experienced Charlie Farren takes the baton with Shotts St Patrick's Band.
Look forward to sun, sea and music making at the IBBSS
December 31, 2024
Players from around the world have already booked their place in the Swansea sun on the International Brass Band Summer School Course.
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler happy to be dropped for coop
December 31, 2024
The principal conductor of the cooperation band is leading the fund raising for Stavanger with an Australian bungee jump.
New Year brings new MD at Drighlington
December 31, 2024
James McFadyen is the new MD at Drighlington Band
Black Dyke round off year with annual awards
December 31, 2024
The Yorkshire Champion has handed out its annual awards at its recent Huddersfield Town Hall concert
Final prep in place for Brassing Around Gala Concert
December 31, 2024
Players from several top bands will be supporting the fund raising efforts for the work of Brassing Around this Saturday.
Scots decline Kapitol proposals
December 30, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will not implement borrowed player changes for Scottish Championships.
Shirland's Santa cheer
December 30, 2024
Five talented young players enjoyed finding a National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain invitation in their Xmas stockings this year.
Youth showcase at Halifax Minster
December 30, 2024
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble adds to the youth showcase at Halifax Minster in February.
2024 4BR Special Award
December 25, 2024
The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship
2024 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2024
So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.
2024 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2024
These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.
2024 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2024
So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.
2024 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2024
Plenty of test-pieces played across the banding world, but these were the three that made the greatest impression on our panel.
