Report & Result: 2024 British Open Championship
September 7
Brass Band Treize Etoiles wins the 170th British Open title courtesy of a truly stunning performance of 'The Lost Circle'.
Result: 2024 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup
September 9 • The GUS Band retains the Dr Martin title in Stockton on Tees
Sit back and enjoy The Lost Circle action on Wobplay around the world
September 6 • If you cannot make it to the event itself to hear the 18 performances of Jan Van der Roost's 'The Lost Circle' you can still sit back and enjoy it all
Cash in on programmes and scores at the British Open
September 6 • You can enjoy the music making at the British Open and still go home with change in your pocket if you bring cash to Symphony Hall.
Sunday at the Open packed with music making
September 6 • The day after the 170th British Open Championships will also be packed with great music making to enjoy
Gold and silver meets Macdonald's McCann needs
September 5 • Dave Houghton of Doodles Mouthpiece Replating is looking forward to being busy with his work.
Higgins inspired by Black Sun and Monstrous Child for new premieres
September 5 • Award winning composer Gavin Higgins has taken inspiration from art and opera for his latest forthcoming world premieres.
Mind your march speed in Uppermill
September 5 • Anyone wanting to do a really quick march at the Whit Friday contest at Uppermill had better beware the ghost speed bumps...
Full up signs in Oxfordshire
September 5 • There is now a waiting list for bands wishing to compete at the ODBBA Entertainment contest next month in Witney.
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 British Open Championship: Adjudicator remarks
September 9 • Dr Stephen Cobb, Anne Crookston and Dr Luc Vertommen had plenty to ponder and analyse in the box on 'The Lost Circle' with the podium finishers at Symphony Hall.
2024 British Open Championship: The Lost Circle preview
September 6 • A work of questioning and doubting, speculating and reappraising will test the bands to the full if they wish to claim the 170th British Open title.
2024 British Open Championship: Contest preview
September 5 • Which band will band will come up with the answer to a millennia old question at Symphony Hall this weekend?
2024 British Open Championship: The day the Open changed forever
August 30 • Brass band historian Tim Mutum looks back exactly 100 years to a contest win that sent shock waves around the world.
CD review: English Brass Music
September 1 • A timely re-release is a pertinent reminder of a different approach to classic brass band repertoire.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland
August 28 • Mature music making adds to the joyful Brass in the Park celebration of a musician forever young at heart and inspirational spirit.
Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Reserve Band
August 27 • The middle tier of talent in Scotland shows plenty of musical ambition in the spotlight.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foden's | 1,240.30 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,020.82 |
| 3 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 941.53 |
| 4 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 933.77 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 756.93 |
| 6 | Tredegar | 747.78 |
| 7 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 618.82 |
| 8 | Valaisia Brass Band | 400.92 |
| 9 | Brass Band Willebroek | 320.85 |
| 10 | Flowers | 296.01 |
Contest: 170th British Open
Saturday 7 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA
Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Pride Brass
Sunday 8 September • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW
Regent Hall Concerts - West London Tuba Quartet
Friday 13 September • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Bilton Silver Rugby Band -
Saturday 14 September • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT
Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals
Saturday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Bilton Silver Rugby Band
September 8 • Bilton Silver (Rugby) require a Cornet player to join our Championship Section band (Position negotiable). Under MD Brad Turnbull we have a varied programme of events. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.
Bilton Silver Rugby Band
September 8 • Our Championship Section band requires a Percussionist (Kit player preferred). With a varied programme of events, rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom under MD Brad Turnbull.
Harlow Brass Band
September 8 • Come and join our friendly and welcoming band. We have vacancies for TROMBONES, BACK ROW CORNETS AND PERCUSSION. We hold our own Spring and Christmas Concerts and play at various local events throughout the year.
Simon Gresswell
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist