Moore's Olympic and Prom double The BBC Young Musician of the Year, Peter Moore took part in the Official 2012 Handover Party in the Mall in London on Sunday and he'll be involved in the celebrations for the Last Night of the Proms as well. Johnstone to celebrate 175 not out Johnstone Band will be celebrating its 175th year in 2009 and with lots events planned wants former players and friends to get in touch. Wilsden hails Mr Wonderful Wilsden Band have been celebrating the 80th birthday of Stanley Florence, affectionately known as Mr Wonderul. Coleshill to celebrate with a bang! Coleshill plan to celebrate their tenth anniversary in style this weekend. New Brass Ensemble created A new Brass Ensemble is to be created entitled, Brass Noir. Astley set for Irish trip The Astley Youth Band from Bolton led by Helen Minshall are about to depart for a trip to Ireland. Death of Andrew Hicks The death of Andrew Hicks, a stalwart of the banding scene in South Wales and the West Country has been announced. SWBBA Exmouth Contest Organisers release details of the forthcoMing SWBBA Exmouth Contest. New cornet trio at Blidworth There is a new trio of cornet players at the Hopkins Blidworth Welfare Band. New MD docks at Tilbury Alan Duguid takes the helm at Tilbury. Butlins announce Youth details Butlins have announced the entry requirements for their 2009 Youth Championships. Fodens sign Howie Fodens capture signing of star horn player Lesley Howie. Pole to Pole Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band set for Polish Tour. Sykes takes centre stage in Sweden Trombone star Stephen Sykes makes Swedish impression. Gwent youth gain Welsh caps A rugby team full of players from Greater Gwent recently gained their Welsh caps with the National Youth Band under conductor Nigel Boddice. Hot stuff from Gresley There has been a hot performance by Gresley Colliery Band at Moira Furnace. Phew! All change at Coalburn A whole host of changes at Coalburn puts Scottish champs in strong position throughout their organisation. Grenadiers on tour The Band of the Grenadier Guards are currently on tour around England for a very good cause. Clifton return from Italian adventure The Clifton & Lightcliffe Band has just returned from a great trip to Italy. Duncan and Fodens to lead Midlothian revival Conductor Andrew Duncan and the Fodens Band to kickstart Midlothian brass revival. Harrogate: Lower Section Finals information required! If your band is heading to Harrogate for the National Finals in September, then 4BR needs your help please. Brass in Concert draw King Kev makes the draw for Brass in Concert. 'I would love it' if we won... Head start in Scotland Scottish students to benefit from music teacher conference. Name change at Shirland Shirland Welfare Training becomes Shirland Welfare. Wakefield return from German Tour Wakefield Metropolitan Band has just enjoyed a fine tour to Germany. Kippax return with confidence The Kippax Band has returned to the concert fold with renewed confidence. Night in White Satin Ever wondered what you should do on your wedding night? Pontins announce contest details Full details of this year's Pontins Championship announced. Titan’s visit The International Summer School in Swansea had a welcome visit from a compositional Titan on the weekend. Evans open at Llandaff Cathedral Evans delight at historic concert success.