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Lindley signings add to second half strength
The Lindley Band has added two new players to the ranks ahead of the second half of the contesting season.
August 31, 2019
Yamaha support brass band youth development in Germany
A four day course supported by Yamaha is being held to lead to the setting up of the first German Youth Brass Band.
August 31, 2019
Capital gains in the City of London
A new brass band has been formed right in the heart of London.
August 31, 2019
4BR Shop: Odyssey Symphonique cornet
There is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a brilliant cornet at a remarkable price — thanks to a small mistake. It will also save you nearly £350!
August 29, 2019
A fine life recalled with love and respect
The life and work of the hugely respected sound engineer Richard Scott was recalled with deep affection at his funeral service in Stockport this week.
August 29, 2019
Cory invest in youth ahead of Open defence
The defending British Open champion signs two talented youngsters as they prepare to head to Symphony Hall to defend their title.
August 28, 2019
New venue for Dutch Open in 2020
The poplar Dutch Open Championships will be held at the De Oosterpoort concert hall in Groningen next year.
August 28, 2019
River City Brass honoured to remember victims of terrorist attack
River City Brass will help lead the commemorative service to the innocent lives lost in the United Airlines Flight 93 of September 11th 2001.
August 28, 2019
Facebook fame for tuba solo
Sarah Billard's 'Flowerdale' solo performance at the recent International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea has been seen all around the banding world.
August 28, 2019
Pontardulais looks to next generation and beyond...
The Pontardulais Band will be hosting a free 'Open Day & Workshop' next month — targeted at getting the next generation of young brass players up and running...
August 28, 2019
Free profile initiative lead in Sheffield aims for audience connection
The Sheffield Brass Network will be hosting a free initiative to help bands in their region enhance their media profile and audience links.
August 28, 2019
Interview with Kenny Crookston, CEO of Brass Bands England: Part 2
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what he believes have been some of the organisation's achievements during the past year...
August 28, 2019
Battle of the Brass Bands continues tonight
The second episode of the Sky Arts series is being aired tonight, with the spotlight on the 2018 British Open Championship.
August 27, 2019
4BR Bank Holiday Quiz: The winner
You had to come up with a pharaoh answer to win our Bank Holiday DVD quiz prize...
August 27, 2019
Contenders ready for worldwide British Open
18 world class bands will battle to create the start of their own British Open dynasty at Symphony Hall, with a worldwide audience ready to enjoy them trying...
August 27, 2019
4BR Quiz: Bank Holiday Quiz
Time to get those thinking caps on again if you want to win a DVD of the 'Highlights of the 2019 European Championships' from Montreux.
August 25, 2019
Talented quartet joins City of Cardiff ranks
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band has welcomed four new talented players to their ranks.
August 25, 2019
An experienced lead set to inspire Glossop Old
David W Ashworth takes up the baton at Glossop Old.
August 25, 2019
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Classic 4B Cornet Mouthpiece Gold
The classic mouthpiece from Denis Wick...
August 25, 2019
Fowles play at Enderby
Mike Fowles will lead a weekend training course net month hosted by the Enderby Band
August 25, 2019
4BR Shop: Brass Band Rock! — Youth Brass Band (PDF SET)
A great little piece from composer Tom Davoren for a beginner's band to get to grips with and to get feet tapping...
August 25, 2019
New British Open era offers potential long term benefits for competing bands
The organisers of the British Open tell 4BR that the decision to live-broadcast the 2019 contest offers immediate as well as the potential for long term benefits for competing bands as well as its audience.
August 25, 2019
Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England
In the first of three interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the forthcoming Brass Band Conference with BBE CEO Kenny Crookston.
August 23, 2019
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The Music Man returns
Bramwell Tovey's triumphant return to the conducting rostrum has been greeted by acclaim by American critics.
August 23, 2019
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