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Hogan looking for new musical heroes
Hogan Music in Newbury is looking to reinvigorate the appeal for music making in the younger generation with a free 'try out' initiative.
May 11, 2021
Vulpes Vulpes inspires Saggers to victory...
Composer Paul Saggers claims the prestigious O/Mordent Composer competition prize with a work inspired by the fantastic Mr Fox...
May 10, 2021
4BR Monday Interview with Simon Dobson
4BR talks to the Ivors Award winning composer following the announcement that his work, 'The Turing Test' performed by Valaisia Brass Band has been voted the 'Favourite Own Choice Performance' at the European Championships since 2003.
May 10, 2021
Heritage boost for Foden's
Foden's gain further Heritage Lottery Funding with ambitious plans to celebrate and share their proud history with their local community.
May 10, 2021
Record entry for Foden's on-line Whit Friday competitions
There will be a worldwide flavour to the march entertainment on offer at the forthcoming Foden's On-line Whit Friday events.
May 09, 2021
Engeset joins judge's line-up for conducting competition
The acclaimed Norwegian conductor Bjarte Engeset.will join the adjudication panel for the forthcoming Brass Band Conductors Association's Conducting Competition.
May 09, 2021
Palanga to showcase Legends and Stories
There is the chance to enjoy live broadcast performances from Lithuania today with seven performances celebrating the Legends and Stories of Palanga.
May 09, 2021
Festmusik makes immediate chart impression
The new CD from Onyx Brass has already made its mark on the Classical Charts — just a week after its release.
May 09, 2021
Enjoy more of the Bousfield Experience
The latest episode of the Ian Bousfield Experience has been released — and as usual it makes for interesting listening...
May 09, 2021
Black Dyke mark the passing and triumph of time
Players and visitors to the iconic Queensbury bandhall will have an immediate reminder of the band's great achievements and those who delivered them...
May 08, 2021
Get ready for the Euros...
A weekend of great European Championship highlights starts this evening on the wobplay.com platform — so why not enjoy the brass band Eurovision from 6.30pm (BST).
May 07, 2021
4BR Friday Interview with Mike Lovatt
4BR talks in depth with the trumpet star — from Phantom and Education cuts to the launch of his new Brass Pack band, exciting new recording projects — and even a bit of home baking...
May 07, 2021
Composers call for JAM tomorrow...
A new commission initiative is looking for composers to write quintet music for organ and brass.
May 07, 2021
Besson Fridays at Home: Episode 20
Episode 20 of Besson Fridays at Home sees the team of Philip Harper, Steven Mead and Roger Webster joined by European brass stars Tormod Flaten and Lode Violet.
May 07, 2021
Update Mode for ...Brass relaunched
The updated version of the popular teaching publication has been updated and expanded in scope by its publishers.
May 07, 2021
Scotland inks in Perth contesting dates
The Scottish Brass Band Association has confirmed the dates at Perth Concert Hall for the Scottish Festival of Brass and next year's Scottish Championships.
May 07, 2021
4BR Thursday Interview with Jasper Dommett
4BR talks to composer Jasper Dommett as he prepares for the premiere of his opera 'Coram Boy' which will be broadcast from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff on Friday 7th May.
May 06, 2021
All things Bright and beautiful...
There is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of brass band entertainment in a fantastic Australian tourist spot later this month.
May 06, 2021
New musical chapter opens in Germany
The Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V organisation will spearhead its future development under the new leadership of Norbert Goldhardt.
May 06, 2021
Brookwright Music launches new small ensemble composition competition
The critically acclaimed publisher launches a new competition to boost the repertoire for small brass ensembles.
May 06, 2021
4BR Wednesday Interview with Chris Walters of the Musicians' Union
4BR talks to the Musicians' Union to find out more about their response to the proposal to reduce higher education funding for music and other subjects in England by 50%.
May 05, 2021
Celebrating 130 years of Woolston Brass
The most famous and most successful band in New Zealand in celebrating its 130th anniversary this year.
May 05, 2021
MIA to discuss Model Music Curriculum
The Music Industries Association will be taking a closer look at the Department of Education's recently published Model Music Curriculum — and you can be a part of the discussion.
May 05, 2021
Fully Scored returns for double attraction
There are two new episodes of the popular 'Fully Scored' podcast to enjoy.
May 05, 2021
Memories of the Italian jobs...
Happy memories charge the determination of the Italian Brass Band to return to rehearsals.
May 05, 2021
