4BR Sunday Quiz
We have a collection of four cracking CDs waiting to be picked up by one lucky winner of our special Sunday quiz.If you want to get your hands on ‘The Classic Euphonium’ featuring Jean-Pierre...
View Article4BR Sunday Quiz: The answer!
It's been a difficult one to sort out - but finally we have an answer....Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun with our Sunday Quiz, and especially those who knew the connection between a...
View ArticleDeath of Didier Chupeax
The tragic death has been announced by the City of Chester Band of their popular French cornet and trombone player Didier Chupeax. The City of Chester Band will return from their summer break mourning...
View ArticleChilds set for Oslo lead in Bergen
Dr Robert Childs will lead Oslo Brass at the 2014 Norwegian National Championships in Bergen. Dr Robert Childs will lead Oslo Brass at the Norwegian National Championships in Bergen next...
View ArticleScientists find that it's sight rather than sound that makes a judge's decision
According to a new study professional musicians only manage to pick the right competition winner a quarter of the time when they listen but don't see...The findings of a study published by the PNAS...
View ArticleBrass band mountaineers on the Rise...
The 3 Peaks 3 Pieces Band hope to be inspired on their mountainous trek by a new work by composer Peter Meechan.Composer Peter Meechan has given his personal support to the forthcoming ‘3 Peaks 3...
View ArticleBurry Port set for West Wales Festival expansion
A new name and an emphasis on inclusive musical enjoyment and competition is the key to the bigger and better West Wales Festival of Brass Contest in Burry Port. Burry Port Town Band is busy preparing...
View Article4BR Quiz: The Brass Event tickets to be won!!
Tickets to see Tine Thing Helseth, Peter Moore and David Pyatt at the fabulous Brass Event to be won.Win two tickets to see the brilliant trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth, trombonist Peter Moore and London...
View ArticleRadio: World of Brass
More great music to enjoy this weekend with John Maines at World of Brass. World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!...
View ArticleAndrews to lead Wingates
Wingates announce the appointment of Paul Andrews as their new Musical Director. The Wingates Band has announced the appointment of Paul Andrews as their new Musical Director.Paul succeeds Andrew...
View ArticleAdvert: Band Supplies
We have some fantastic deals in our second hand MEGA Sale - all in time to get your hands on them before the contest season restarts and the return to school.Band Supplies have a limited stock of...
View ArticleStrong line up for entertainment pay outs at Land O' Burns
The second half of the 2013 contest season is kick-started in Scotland with big pay outs on offer at the Land O' Burns Entertainment Contest.Scotland kick-starts the second half of the 2013 contesting...
View ArticleSpeed our journey...
Coventry Festival Band set to entertain the cycling fans around the world...Coventry Festival Band is to entertain crowds at this year’s British Cycle Speedway Final at Hearsall Common, Coventry, on...
View ArticleGreat start for Wessex Youth
The first rehearsal of the Wessex BBA Youth Band has been a great success.Any sign of nerves was soon got rid of at the very first rehearsal of the newly formed Wessex Brass Band Association Youth Band...
View ArticleRichard Evans takes world leadership at Framlingham
Richard Evans leads an international line up of playing talent at the recent Brass Band Summer School in Framlingham. The 29th Brass Band Summer School recently took place amid the wonderful...
View ArticleFoden's set for Festival music
Foden's have announced their Gala Concert programme details for the 2013 Great Northern Brass Arts Festival at Bridgewater Hall next month. Foden’s have announced their programme for the 2013 Great...
View ArticleReport & Results: 2013 Land O' Burns
Co-operative Funeralcare boost confidence and coffers ahead of British Open with entertainment title victory at Troon.Co-operative Funeralcare retained the Land O’ Burns title in Troon, to give...
View Article4BR Sunday Quiz:
We have a cracking little metronome & tuner to get your hands on if you can answer our special Sunday quiz this week...Another little brain teaser from 4BR to work out to see if you can get your...
View Article4BR Sunday Quiz: The Answer!
Thanks to everyone who took part in the search for the right answer to our little brain teaser...Thanks to everyone who took part in our latest Sunday Quiz which had plenty of people scrambling through...
View ArticleGood turn out for Exmouth Entertainment
Once again the Exmouth Brass Band Festival has attracted a good line up of competing bands to provide the entertainment. The 14th Exmouth Brass Band Festival which takes place on Saturday 7th September...
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