Countdown to Bolsover
September 27
Brass bands get another worldwide broadcast boost in Bolsover this weekend.
rooms4groups launches brass band partnership
September 26 • The leading brass band group hotel provider has linked up with Brass Bands England to benefit member bands.
Bousie set for marathon performance
September 26 • Foden's Mark Bousie will be looking to complete the ultimate London test to help support a wonderful cause.
Brabbins to lead free masterclass
September 26 • Martyn Brabbins will lead a free masterclass seminar at the University of the West of England — and you can grab your place as a conductor or performer.
Meikle takes Band Manager role at Reg Vardy
September 26 • The experienced Scott Meikle has become the new Band Manager at Reg Vardy Band.
New additions give Littleport big boost
September 26 • A new conductor and a raft of new signings have given Littleport Brass a timely boost ahead of the autumn contest season.
Doctor's musical exam for Canadian duo
September 26 • Orillia Silver Band and Weston Silver Band have enjoyed a musical examination from a visit by Dr Keith Wilkinson.
German National Championships to be broadcast
September 26 • The forthcoming German National Championships can be enjoyed on-line next month.
Report & Result: 2022 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune
September 26 • Besses Boys take the honours and prize money with their march and hymn tune excellence.
Tom Hutchinson talks ABC...
June 22 • The Cory talks about the new Adjustable Bottom Caps which he now endorses and outs his name to.
4BR Brass Things Review...
June 19 • Jonathan Pippen takes closer look at some of the new bass trombone mouthpieces from Mercer & Barker
Checking the quality...
November 26 • Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been in Germany to check the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets...
Get ready to be entertained...
November 19 • The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday so make sure you don't miss a note of any of it...
2022 Cheltenham National Finals: Sections 1-4 preview
September 15 • Her Majesty never won a 'National' herself, but Cheltenham will come up some winners from bands that will pay their musical tribute to her out of the starting gates this weekend.
2022 British Open Championship: The King of the British Open
September 14 • Prof David King has now won five British Open titles at an event that has been part of his musical life since 1982.
2022 British Open Championship: A different contest focus
September 13 • Lorne Campbell was the roving photographic eye at the 168th British Open Championship at Symphony Hall to capture a flavour of the contest day.
2022 British Open Championship: Adjudicator remarks
September 12 • The adjudications from Stephen Roberts, Martyn Brabbins and Dr Robert Childs for the podium performances of Brighouse & Rastrick, Foden's and Aldbourne.
Concert: Brighouse & Rastrick
September 1 • Conductor: Ian McElligott. Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Snape. Saturday 27th August
CD review: King of Swing
August 31 • Foden's Band. Conductor: Michael Fowles . Featuring: Matt Ford. Soloist: John Barber. World of Sound Recordings: WOS163
Book review: A History of the Lindley Band
August 30 • Author: Paul Harrison. ISBN: 978-1-80068-369-3. Paperback
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,599.64 |
| 2 | Foden's | 1,076.07 |
| 3 | Valaisia Brass Band | 803.40 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 638.12 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 602.32 |
| 6 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 460.53 |
| 7 | Flowers | 418.32 |
| 8 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 329.89 |
| 9 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 315.37 |
| 10 | Paris Brass Band | 254.52 |
Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Octagon Theatre Yeovil
Saturday 1 October • The Octagon Theatre. Hendford. Yeovil. Somerset BA20 1UX
Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Albany Theatre Coventry
Sunday 2 October • Albany Road, Coventry CV5 6JQ
Contest: Bolsover Festival of Brass
Sunday 2 October • Heritage High School, Clowne, Chesterfield S43 4QG
Boarshurst Silver Band - Phoenix Brass
Sunday 2 October • Boarshurst Band Club. Greenbridge Lane. Greenfield. Saddleworth OL3 7EW
Regent Hall Concerts - The Countess of Wessex's String Orchestra
Friday 7 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London WC1 2 DJ
East London Brass
September 28 • East London Brass is looking for a new principal cornet. We're a friendly and ambitious band and would love to welcome a great player who knows how to lead, inspire and enjoy themselves!
Cheltenham Silver Band
September 28 • Cheltenham Silver Band are looking for a kit player/percussionist. We are a 3rd section contesting band with an exciting programme of performances and contests. We are a friendly and supportive band with a strong academy and regular social events.
Stape Silver Band
September 28 • We are looking for a new Musical Director for our friendly, family oriented band based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. We are looking for an inspiring MD who will help grow, improve and develop the band.
Phil Lawrence
ARCM PGRNCM MFTCL ARCM B.Mus.
Composer and conductor