The Latest Brass Band News from around the World
Courtesy of 4 Bars Rest

4BR Quiz: Fantastic music prize up for grabs!
We have a fantastic new prize up for grabs this week in the 4BR Quiz. All you have to do is get the answer right...

Judging Criteria experiment at British Open
4BR teams up with Steven Mead to pioneer new approach to adjudication.

Radio: World of Brass
More great music to enjoy with John Maines over the coming weeks.

Composer's deadline
The deadline for the PRSF 20X12 commissions is fast approaching - and they are worth 10 Grand each....

Coalburn's Royal opening
The Princess Royal is set to give the opening few beats of life to Coalburn's new bandhall.

2010 British Open results to your mobile
We will be sending out the British Open result as a FREE text message.

Newsome to make Open return
Dr Roy Newsome is to make his return to top line banding at the British Open this weekend.

Fairey open the doors for Open test
The English National champion Fairey (Geneva) is opening the doors ahead of their British Open challenge this weekend.

Results: Land O' Burns
Johnstone shock at Troon as First Section band takes British Open scalps.

Belmont Variations in Durham
The 4th Belmont Brass & Percussion Summer School takes places this weekend in Durham with an added surprise from Bruce Fraser's compositional pen...

Hart felt goodbye at Foss Dyke
There will be a 'Hart' felt goodbye at Foss Dyke Band as their principal conret player heads for Wales.

Mercury rises at Bolsover
There is further good news for the Bolsover Festival as they sign sponsorship deal with Mercury newspapers.

Evans united at Milnrow
United Co-op Milnrow have appointed the experienced David Evans as their new professional conductor.

Poynton welcome web and cornet duo
VBS Poynton welcome new players and a new web presence.

New recruits at Rainford
Rainford gain two new recruits ahead of Harrogate challenge - and the chance to play to a packed house on the day of the British Open.