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Judges confirmed for 2025 Yorkshire Area Championships

October 17
The line-up of judges who will make the decisions in Huddersfield on who to send to London and Cheltenham next year have been announced.


Brass band podcast

BBE Brass Band Podcast shortlisted for industry award

October 16 • Brass Band England's 'Archive Series' has been shortlisted for a Hubhopper Podcast Award.


Treize Etoiles

European link strengthened at British Open

October 16 • Future European representatives to remain at British Open Championships as new proposals to rules announced.


Albert Hall

Concert venues face difficult future as bands reduce tour dates

October 16 • Many concert venues around the UK are facing financial challenges as live performances reduce


Trio

Triptych trio treat at Guildhall and Royal Welsh

October 16 • You can hear the trio of Helen Vollam, Philip Cobb and Liz Burley in recital action in London and Cardiff on Thursday and Friday.


Cathays specific celebrates second decade

October 16 • A brass band in the heart of its Welsh community will be celebrating entering its second decade of music making this weekend.


Entertainment Borders drawn in Scotland

October 16 • There is sure to be a great day of brass band music making on offer at the forthcoming Borders Entertainment Contest.


Holliday time at Stamford Brass

October 16 • The talented young horn player Daisy Holliday has become the new solo horn at Stamford Brass.


Ivors Composer nominations for Gregson and Higgins

October 15 • Major concerto works by Edward Gregson and Gavin Higgins have been shortlisted for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024.


Interview with Dr David Thornton

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

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

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

Interview with Simone Rebello

January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion


The right National number: What options now for the Royal Albert Hall?

The right National number: What options now for the Royal Albert Hall?

October 11 • Kapitol is faced with a balancing act conundrum to solve as it reduces the number of competitors to increase the appeal of the top section National Championship of Great Britain.


Take 5: A quintet of talking points from the Royal Albert Hall

October 8 • There were plenty of talking points that bubbled away at this year's National Final in London...


2024 National Championship of Great Britain Final: Adjudicator remarks

October 7 • The three judges, Dr Stephen Cobb, Prof Rob Wiffin OBE and Arsene Duc made their opinions clear in their remarks on 'Harrison's Dream' for the podium finishers.


2024 National Championship of Great Britain Final: Championship Section preview

October 3 • The National Final remains strong in spirit and contesting intrigue, but is age finally catching up with it at the Royal Albert Hall?

CD review: Regionals 2025

October 16 • Challenges of character and style will ask demanding questions of the bands hoping to get to London and Cheltenham next year.


Concert: An Evening with Peter Graham

October 14 • A celebration of talent guided by a generosity of spirit on the eve of the National Final


Concert: Foden's Band

October 13 • Breathless brilliance adds to the pre-National polish of Foden's regular trip to the heart of London.


# Band Points
1Brass Band Treize Etoiles1,309.97
2Foden's1,053.75
3Cory811.30
4Black Dyke803.61
5Eikanger-Bjørsvik771.74
6Tredegar643.04
7Flowers553.76
8Brighouse and Rastrick494.42
9Valaisia Brass Band404.16
10Grimethorpe Colliery290.63

Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Brass Ensemble

Friday 18 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - Folk & Brass with singer-songwriter Katie Spencer

Sunday 20 October • The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3AS


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Academy of Music Symphonic Brass Ensemble

Thursday 24 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band - The Dunmow Rock choir

Saturday 26 October • Foaks Hall. Great Dunmow. Essex CM6 1 DG


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 November • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church St. London SE10 8NA


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

October 16 • PERCUSSION - KIT PLAYER. Our kit player has moved to university for new exciting studies and challenges. . Looking for a kit player to join our percussion team. Solos and features supported. . . PERCUSSION - KIT PLAYER - VACANCY


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

October 16 • FRONT ROW CORNET VACANCY. Have you moved to South Yorkshire for university or college?. looking for a band to keep up with your music?. looking for a band to improve your CV info?. . Dodworth Colliery Brass have immediate vacancies for FRONT ROW CORNET


Mereside Brass

October 16 • MERESIDE BRASS (Rudheath, Northwich) are looking for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR to continue to develop and improve our friendly 4th Section band. The band is in good shape under the baton of MD Calum Macdonald who has been offered an exciting new role


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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