Result: 2024 European Championships — Championship Section
May 4
Brass Band Treize Etoiles retains the European title in Palanga
Result: 2024 European Youth Championship Premier Section
May 5 • There is a home victory for Brass Band Sklepucini in the Premier Section
Result: 2024 European Youth Championship Development Section
May 5 • Smoras Skolemusikk retains its Development Section title in Palanga
Result: 2024 European Championships — Challenge Section
May 5 • The new generation of Lithuanian banding makes its mark in Palanga as Brass LT wins the Challenge Section.
2024 Brass in Concert draws announced
May 4 • The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Competitions has been made.
New events on EBBA horizon but no promise of direct help to competing bands
May 3 • EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg provides details of future events but it comes with no promise of direct help to competing bands
Report & Result: 9th European Composer Competition
May 3 • Swiss composer Gauthier Dupertuis claims the first European title in Palanga with his work inspired by an enigmatic French painting.
Kippax to add to Holiday Inn entertainment
May 1 • The Kippax Band and guest soloist Alan Morrison will provide the entertainment at the latest Yorkshire Brass Band Festival concert series in Barnsley later this month.
Enjoy the Euro action on Wobplay
April 30 • Make sure you tune in so that you don't miss any of the great music making from Palanga.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
2024 European Brass Band Championships: Test piece review: A Road Less Travelled By
May 1 • Philip Sparke takes on the role of a musical anatomist with his latest major test piece work.
2024 European Brass Band Championships: Own choice works
April 30 • New as well as familiar blockbusters will be on show in both the Championship and Challenge Sections in Palanga.
2024 European Brass Band Championships: A road worth travelling
April 29 • It has been a journey full of frustrations to finally get to Palanga, but it is sure to well worth it now that the destination has finally been reached.
2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open: Live coverage
April 6 • 4BR is at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to bring you coverage of the second edition of the popular own-choice competition.
CD review: Light Fantastic
April 24 • A surefooted Brett Baker trips the light fantastic in taking his major recording leave by returning to his musical roots.
CD review: Baut
April 23 • Bente Illevold is magnetically drawn to the dark edges of Stig Nordhagen's icy anxieties with her latest solo release.
CD review: New Music for Eb Tenor Horn and String Orchestra
April 20 • Sheona White . Conductor: Kyle Ritenauer . Featuring: Ron Levy (piano). Phoenix USA Recordings: PHCD 190.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens | 1,462.00 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,228.97 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 933.60 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 704.35 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 698.23 |
| 6 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 644.75 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 481.71 |
| 8 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 457.15 |
| 9 | Flowers | 315.02 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 216.84 |
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
The Hepworth Band - Gala Concert with HD9 Community Youth Brass
Saturday 4 May • The Civic Holmfirth. Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth HD9 3AS
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Saturday 4 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Contest: European Youth Brass Band Championshiips
Sunday 5 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Contest: European Youth Brass Band Championshiips
Sunday 5 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Newstead Brass
May 4 • Newstead Brass have a rare and exciting opportunity for a PRINCIPAL CORNET to lead the section!. . If the following appeals then contact Alex on 07850 185541 or email us on newsteadbrass@gmail.com. . Rehearsals Sunday (7pm) and Wednesday (8pm) NG17 8LE
Uppermill Band
May 4 • Required: EXCITING TIMES AHEAD. Following a period of rebuilding and the appointment of our new MD JAMES GARLICK , due to retirement we have vacancies for TROMBONE and BARITONE positions to complete our team.We are a hardworking and committed team
Dobcross Silver Band
May 1 • After another successful couple of weeks (3rd section winners (Buxton and Holme Valley) we now seek applications for ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET and 2ND EUPHONIUM. Great social band and enjoyable rehearsals await you!
Darren R. Hawken
PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer