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Radio: Sunday Bandstand
More great music from Chris Helme - and now its two hours long!Sunday Bandstand: Great news for lovers of Brass Band Music – my show has now been extended through popular demand from 2pm to 4pm for the...
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Interview with Richard Marshall
Black Dyke's principal cornet talks about his delight at another award and another English National title. 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Richard Marshall after the Black Dyke principal cornet claimed...
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Fond farewells at City of Chester
The City of Chester Band has been saying its fond farewells.The City of Chester Band recently bade farewell to Sonja Banz who had joined the band earlier this year whilst honing her English language...
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A Tale as yet told for Enfield
Enfield Citadel to releases a Bandsman's Tale - with a little help for a great friend. Enfield Citadel Band has been busy recording their new CD entitled, ‘The Bandsman’s Tale’ to be released later...
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Interview with Own Choice judges Stephen Roberts & Chris Wormald
4BR talks to the own choice judges at the English National Championship in Preston.4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to own choice judges Stephen Roberts and Chris Wormald at the conclusion of the 2012 English...
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Advert: British Bandsman 125th Concert
Make sure you get your ticket for the brilliant anniversary event in Birmingham this weekend. Final preparations are being made for BB125 - the British Bandsman 125th Anniversary Concert being held at...
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Lanner star joins Cory
Lanner & District's talented young baritone player Georgie Evans joins British Open champion.Lanner & District Silver Band will say goodbye to their solo baritone player, Georgie Evans, who has...
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ITEC Award for Brighouse star
Brighouse & Rastrick's 15 year old star Will Druiett claims prestigious ITEC Award.Brighouse & Rastrick's 15 year old tuba star Will Druiett has won the Young Artist Division Solo Tuba Award at...
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Interview with Michael Bach
4BR talks to Leyland MD Michael Bach following the conclusion of the 2102 English National Championship.4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a delighted, if understandably exhausted, Michael Bach after he led...
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Lucky Scots get the Dudamel treatment
A dozen lucky Scottish conductors got to see the great Gustavo Dudamel in workshop action recently. In partnership with Sistema Scotland, the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) recently sent 12...
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Advert: Wessex Tubas
A brilliant service on superb instruments is what makes Wessex Tubas the pick - just ask Birmingham Music Services. Wessex Tubas are proud to have just supplied Birmingham Music Service with five new...
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Shipston youngster's licence to thrill
The young players of Shipston Town Band have been doing a bit of James Bond to thrill their audience.As part of the recent Shipston Proms Festival, Shipston Town Band’s successful Junior Band gave...
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Dyke seek sponsor despite success
Newly crowned English National champion on look out for new sponsorship partners despite latest success. Black Dyke has announced that despite retaining the English National title in Preston on the...
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Leyland Look North and look Norse
Leyland's continued success brings widespread media coverage.Leyland’s growing profile as the leading band in the North West of England has been boosted after an appearance on the regional BBC news...
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Australia forms National Youth Band
New National Youth Band spearheads three year plan for National Australia Brass.4BR has been informed that National Australia Brass has announced the formation of Australia’s first National Youth Brass...
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Footy and brass in Scotland
What's not to like about brass bands and football - especially in the middle of a spruce tree plantation in Selkirk! Scotland’s newest senior brass band will make its debut performance at an arts and...
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Report & Results: 2012 English National Championship
Two scorching performances sees Black Dyke claim yet another major title.Nicholas Childs may not be much of a horse racing man, but he certainly knows how to prepare a dead cert winner after leading...
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Thornton prize package for Dobcross
Dobcross Silver get to play with David Thornton after winning John Packer/Sterling Instruments prize.John Packer competition winners Dobcross Silver Band will be teaming up with euphonium virtuoso...
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Interview with Robert Morgan MBE
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to BFBB Chairman Robert Morgan MBE about the English Nationals - present and future. 4BR Editor Iwan Fox spoke spoke to BFBB Chairman Robert Morgan MBE at the conclusion of...
View ArticleBrum students enjoy their brass voyage
Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band students enjoy their musical voyages. The students of the Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band have reached new heights after performing in front 5000 people each...
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