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WA first for RASWA horn star
Sarah Draper has become the first West Australian member of National Australia Brass at NABFest.NABfest was held in Melbourne last week. Sarah who plays solo horn with RASWA Brass (formerly Midland...
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Death of Ivor White
The death has been announced of one of Welsh banding's great stalwarts.The death has been announced of one of the great stalwarts of the Welsh banding movement, with the news that Ivor White has passed...
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Judges revealed for Brass in Concert
Brass in Concert Championship reveals the panel of judges for new format. The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship have revealed the line-up of adjudicators who will implement the event’s...
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Report & Results: 2012 Durham League Entertainment
Cockerton come out on top in providing the entertainment at the Durham League Contest. The annual Durham League Entertainment Contest took place on Sunday at Durham County Hall. Cockerton, directed by...
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Times Award for Elland Youth
The talented young players of Elland Youth Band claim Times sponsors award in Birmingham. Elland Silver Youth Band recently took part in the National Music For Youth Festival at Birmingham Town Hall,...
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Winner announced for Childs concert competition
UWA and RASWA announce the winner of 2 tickets to see Bob and David ChildsThe University of Western Australia and the RASWA Band are pleased to announce that the winner of the 'See Robert and David...
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St Helens claim Music for Youth Award
The St Helens Youth Band claim a Music for Youth Award in Birmingham. The St Helens Youth Band has claimed a sponsor’s award at the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham. Atmospheric Under...
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Higgins, Howard and Black Dyke to feature at Southbank festival
Leading young composers Gavin Higgins and Emily Howard, as well as Black Dyke are to feature as part of the major Southbank 2012 Festival in London this weekend. One of the most important cultural...
View ArticleDeath of Point of Ayr stalwart
The death has been announced of former Point of Ayr Band Chairman, Jim Mealor.4BR has been informed of the sad passing of Jim Mealor, a stalwart member of the Point of Ayr Band. Foundation Former...
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4BR Quiz: July Quiz
A brilliant set of stunning Wallace Brass mutes are up for grabs with our new quiz.A little bit of multiple-choice work is needed to get your hands on a trio of fantastic ground breaking Wallace Brass...
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Good as Goold for Betteshanger
John Goold has been appointed the new MD at the Betteshanger Band.Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band has announced the appointment of the vastly experienced John Goold LRAM MISM as their new MD. John...
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One band left to fill for IBBC
The organisers of the ambitious IBBC in Belgium later this year announce they have just the one place left up for grabs. The International Brass Band Contest (IBBC) to be held at the Lemmensinstituut...
View ArticleDeath of Airlie Whitehead
The death has been announced of the respected Airlie Whitehead4BR has been informed of the death of Airlie Whitehead who passed away on Saturday 7th July 2012 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Respected Airlie...
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Childs and Sykes link with Tongwynlais
Scottish Open champions Tongwynlais Temperance to link up with Dr Robert Childs and Steve Sykes this Summer. July will be a busy month for Scottish Open champion Tongwynlais Temperance,as they take...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music from John Maines.World of Brass Radio: Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous programmes...
View ArticleHuddersfield students enjoy memorable tour
The students of the University of Huddersfield Brass Band enjoy memorable Belgian tour.The University of Huddersfield Brass Band have recently returned from their first ever concert tour to Belgium,...
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National Youth feature in Proms preview
Eight members of the National Youth Brass of Great Britain make sure they make their mark in Proms preview.Eight members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain were recently featured live on...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Highlights from the 2012 European Brass Band Championships in Rotterdam.Listen to the Band: 22nd August Trumpet and cornet stars Philip Cobb and Martin Winter, The Brass of The Royal Concertgebouw...
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Muriel Newsome to become Brass in Concert Patron
Muriel Newsome will continue family connection to Brass in Concert Championship by becoming its new patron.The organisers of Brass in Concert have announced that Muriel Newsome has accepted an...
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Mealor to be keynote speaker at Cardiff Conference
Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor set to be keynote speaker in Making Music Conference.Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor will be the keynote speaker at the forthcoming 2012 Making Music Conference,...
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