The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark. Tim Oldroyd has told 4BR that he has been delighted by ...

Steve Pritchard-Jones returns to Porthywaen Silver Band half a century after he first started his musical journey with them. Steve Pritchard-Jones returns to the band where he started his musical ...

Gareth Ritter has resigned from his conducting roles with Ebbw Valley Brass and Lydbrook Bands. Gareth Ritter enjoyed considerable success with Ebbw Valley Brass Wednesday, 05 February 2025 4BR has ...

Rothwell Temperance Band has continued its proactive team building strategy as they prepare for the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield next month. Following the recent arrival of a ...

There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross. KDNA Fairey will be in showcase form for their visit to Dobcross ...

The much anticipated new solo CD from trombone virtuoso Peter Moore will be released on 21st March. Peter Moore's new CD will be released on 21st March Wednesday, 05 February 2025 Peter Moore's much ...

The long term strategy of developing playing talent from the very first notes is has paid off in brass for Whitburn with the signing of 19 year old Ross Gilchrist Ross Gilchrist started out as a 9 ...

80 bands are lined up to compete at the Norwegian National Championships this weekend — and 4BR will be there to bring you the action as it unfolds. Sure is...Bergen beckons once more for the bands ...

The West of England Brass Band Associations (WEBBA) have announced the list of adjudicators that will compare and contrast the performances of 74 competitors at the Regional Championship in Torquay on ...

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that it has two opportunities on offer to work with the organisation. They are looking for suitable candidates or the role of part-time Learning Coordinator, ...

4BR has been informed of the death of the conductor, trombonist, author and academic, Peter Bassano. Both a Fellow and Member of the Royal College of Music, he passed away on 1st February. A ...