Japanese players perform for charity cause
October 23
Over 120 players continue to help rase funds for the victims of the naturel disasters that have affected Japan.
Award winning inspiration for Shepherd Group
October 23 • A wonderful project creating musical opportunities for D/deaf young people claims BBE Award.
Superbrass Saturday: Creature's Comfort (Jock McKenzie)
October 23 • An early Saturday treat for bands and ensembles to celebrate the arranging talents of Jock McKenzie — the winner of the Brass Bands England Services to Youth Award.
World Tour this Friday in Cardiff
October 23 • There will be a quick trip to musical stops offs around the globe led by brass students at the RWCM&D this Friday.
Bakewell beating the drum to stop closing its doors
October 23 • A super community band is determined not to close its doors in Derbyshire.
Time for Xmas...
October 23 • If you are looking for a great musical gift for the bandsperson your life — then this might by the right time to buy it from Blossom Hill Cards
Report & Results: 2024 ODBBA Contest
October 23 • The prize winning wheels on the bus went round and round for Kidlington as they led the prize winners in Witney.
Friary's big response from Reading
October 23 • London National finalists gained a big response from a smaller than usual audience at their recent Reading concert appearance.
Oakmead youth to enjoy 65th anniversary
October 23 • A youth band formed 65 years ago will be looking to recall youthful achievements with their reunion call.
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 Brass Band Conference 2024: A new measurement of success
October 21 • The Brass Bands England Conference spoke of an organisation confident in its creative approach to the communal challenges of the brass banding movement.
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.
Concert: Brian Taylor 50 Year Anniversary Concert
October 23 • A memorable evening for a modest man who has stamped his greatness on the banding movement with his playing for the past half century.
Concert: Helen Vollam, Philip Cobb, Elizabeth Burley
October 18 • A recital performance of perfectly balanced contrasts from three musicians in musical synchronisation.
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.
| # | 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 - 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
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band
Friday 8 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ
Longridge Band - The Houghton Weavers
Saturday 9 November • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ
Uppermill Band
October 23 • EXCITING TIMES AHEAD. If you are a BBb BASS PLAYER looking for a change, look no further, UPPERMILL IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE! We are a friendly yet ambitious team with a strong work ethic. We play a varied genre of music, directed by our MD James Garlick
wantage silver band
October 23 • Wantage Band (L&SC Championship) have a rare vacancy for REPIANO CORNET following longstanding member Michael Kennett relocating to Australia in January. Rehearsals takes place on Sunday's 7:30pm and Wednesday's 8pm at Wantage Silver Band, OX12 8FR.
Golborne Brass
October 23 • Golborne band, near Warrington NW area, just promoted to 2nd section and current 3rd section National Champions are recruiting the following to complete our lineup: Basses (either kind), 2nd horn and Front Row cornet.
Steve Pritchard-Jones
FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher