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Seaman’s mission at Burry Port
The vastly experienced Nigel Seaman will lead Burry Port's mission to claim Welsh League title and future success. Current front runners in the race for the 2013 Welsh League title, Burry Port Town has...
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Hammonds leeds with building apprenticeship
Hammonds Saltaire link with Leeds Building Society for musical apprenticeship scheme.Hammonds Saltaire Band has announced an inventive partnership with the Leeds Building Society, one of the top 10...
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Bates to link with Peebles
Black Dyke horn star Jonathan Bates is to link up with the Peebles Development Band.Peebles Silver Band will be linking up with one of the brass band movement’s most exciting musical talents early next...
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Marzella magic boost for youngest Lions
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is to work with the youngsters of the Lions Youth Beginner's Band. The youngsters of Lions Youth Beginner Band are to benefit from the skills of baritone star Katrina...
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Report & Results: 2012 DCBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet
A fine turn out of playing talent in the North East with prizes galore for the competitors. There was an excellent turn out of performers at the recent Durham County Brass Band Association Solo, Duet...
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Foden's overwhlemed by congratulations
The historic Double has brought congratulations from all over the banding world for Foden's - and a huge boost in profile. The Foden’s Band has been inundated with literally hundreds of letters,...
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Wallace set for keynote in Stirling
The great trumpet player John Wallace is to give the keynote speech at this year's Scottish Brass Band Association Annual Conference. The Scottish Brass Band Association is to welcome Professor John...
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Yorkshire judges announced
The men in the box at St George's Hall in March 2013 have been revealed by the Yorkshire Regional Committee.The Yorkshire Regional Committee has announced the list of adjudicators who will be in the...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Early Christmas entertainment from Frank at the BBCListen to the Band: 5th December Frank Renton is joined by banding journalists, editors and musicians to hear their choice of CD of the year.
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music from John MainesWorld 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...
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Greater Gwent looking for entries
The popular Greater Gwent Youth Festival is looking to pack the sections out - so get in touch.4BR has been informed that the annual Greater Gwent Youth Festival will take place next year at Coleg...
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Pankhurst to write Wingates Concerto Grosso
British Composer Award winner Lucy Pankhurst is to write a 'Concerto Grosso' for three former Wingates euphonium stars.One of the musical centre pieces for the 140th year celebrations of the Wingates...
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Diversity celebration for Regent Brass
A major new work celebrating one of London's most diverse areas is set to be commissioned by Regent Brass. London based Regent Brass has announced that it has secured two prestigious grants, one from...
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Gray takes Presidential lead
Russell Gray to take a proactive lead in his new role as President of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors.Russell Gray has followed in the musical footsteps of Sir Adrian Boult, Harry...
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Advert: Birchfield Music
Birchfield Music will be at the forthcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest - so make sure you seek us out!New music publishing company Birchfield Music is pleased to announce an exciting link...
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Leading composers shortlisted for Brit Awards
Simon Dobson, Kenneth Hesketh, Andy Scott, Gavin Higgins and Emily Howard are short listed for British Composer Awards.A number of leading composers who have written for the brass band medium are...
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New orchestra to offer youthful opportunities
The FWVM Orchestra is set to offer great opportunities for young performers - percussion to brass included.A new orchestra with the specific goal of presenting emerging young classical musicians with...
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Atkinson calls it a day
Derek Atkinson retires after a lifetime of service to the banding movement. Derek Atkinson, one of the most respected officials and contest organisers in the UK has announced his retirement after 55...
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Levern seek Co-op divi
Levern Valley Community Brass to hold a workshop afternoon with Co-operative Funeralcare and Dr Nicholas Childs.The Levern Valley Community Brass Band will be looking to gain plenty of advice and top...
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National Youth set to shine at BiC
Bramwell Tovey will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at the Brass in Concert weekend in Gateshead. The organisers of Brass in Concert have revealed details of the National Youth...
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