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.
BBE Brass Band Podcast shortlisted for industry award
October 16 • Brass Band England's 'Archive Series' has been shortlisted for a Hubhopper Podcast Award.
European link strengthened at British Open
October 16 • Future European representatives to remain at British Open Championships as new proposals to rules announced.
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
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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,309.97 |
| 2 | Foden's | 1,053.75 |
| 3 | Cory | 811.30 |
| 4 | Black Dyke | 803.61 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 771.74 |
| 6 | Tredegar | 643.04 |
| 7 | Flowers | 553.76 |
| 8 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 494.42 |
| 9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 404.16 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 290.63 |
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
David W. Ashworth
RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator