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Epic Tredegar connection in Amersham
Two banding organisations with a shared community ethos will link up later today for a musical showcase.
October 23, 2021
The joy of free music making
Dobcross Youth Band continues to inspire the next generation of young players with their free access approach.
October 23, 2021
New trom signing for Carlton Main Frickley
Joe Heartfield, one of the UK's rising trombone talents has been signed by Carlton Main Frickley Band.
October 21, 2021
Changes to consider for Spectrum
An extensive list of small amendments and errata has been issued for bands to take into account on Gilbert Vinter's 'Spectrum'.
October 23, 2021
No Bounds but 5 star acclaim for Maltby
A collaboration with a local electronic artist sees Maltby Miners perform music inspired by the ebb and flow of public transport traffic in Sheffield.
October 21, 2021
Pemberton and Webster to help revitalise Salvation Army link
A new musical initiative hopes to renew a musical link between the banding movement and the Salvation Army.
October 21, 2021
Flowers sop star signs for BBE
Paul Richards will bring his years of business as well as playing experience and excellence to his new role as a trustee of Brass Bands England.
October 21, 2021
Yorkshire announces judges for 2022 Area Championship
The contest schedule and list of judges the Yorkshire bands will have to impress to get the Cheltenham and London has been announced.
October 21, 2021
Contest dates for 2022 Regional Championships
The qualification action will take place over four weekends across the UK next February and March.
October 20, 2021
Geneva's stamp of heritage
21 years of Geneva Instrument manufacturing has been celebrated with a new video production from the company.
October 20, 2021
Death of Ronnie Kennedy
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.
October 18, 2021
Ratby savour congratulations
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.
October 18, 2021
Report & Results: 2021 NIBA Championships
1st Old Boys return to the top of the winner's rostrum as section titles head to CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass in Armagh.
October 18, 2021
Have your say on Brass Bands Wales
The general Quarterly Meeting of Brass Bands Wales will be held on a Zoom platform later this month — and you can have your say.
October 17, 2021
Foden's to mark Littlemore banding contribution
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands will be marked in a special concert in Sandbach later today.
October 17, 2021
City of Bradford add youth and experience
The Yorkshire band has busy busy signing up playing talent as they look ahead to a busy few months.
October 17, 2021
Rainford add to the ranks
New signings bolster the ranks of Rainford Band as they look ahead to the Scottish Open in Perth next month.
October 17, 2021
The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.
October 15, 2021
Carlton Main Frickley thank incredible Abbotts
Yorkshire band takes opportunity to provide an emotional thank-you to their inspirational principal cornet after she calls a halt to her role after 19 years.
October 15, 2021
Kapitol issues details of Covid-19 follow-up
Bands who took part in Cheltenham and London will be contacted by Kapitol as part of their post-Covid-19 review process.
October 15, 2021
NIBA Championships to be broadcast
The brass band competitions from the the contest in Armagh will be broadcast for the banding world to enjoy.
October 14, 2021
Report & Results: 2021 DCBBA Solos, Duets, Quartets & Veterans
There was plenty of great music making on show at the recent Durham County BBA event.
October 14, 2021
City of Bristol ready to aim sky high
Performances for television, radio and contesting sees City of Bristol Band return to music making with a sky high outlook.
October 14, 2021
Want to write for brass bands?
4BR talks to composer and conductor Andy Duncan about his iWrite composing modules which aim to enable brass band lovers to start composing for the brass band medium — from hymn tunes to test-pieces...
October 13, 2021
The Musician's Optician eyes National title
Allegro Optical — 'The Musician's Optician', is celebrating having reached the finals of the prestigious Optician Awards for the fourth year running.
October 13, 2021
