Hamilton to welcome New Zealand National Championships

May 23 • The world's oldest National Brass Band Championship will be making a 40 year return to Hamilton next month.

Get ready to tee up for Cory legend

May 23 • If you want to enjoy a great day of golf and banding then make sure you sign up and get a quartet to take part in the Ian Williams Golf Day.

Poetic coda to Welsh conducting career

May 23 • One of Welsh banding's most respected musical figures has been honoured on his conducting retirement from Oakeley Brass Band.

Positive response to latest BBE Artistic Development

May 23 • Philip Harper continues to gain positive responses from his Artistic Development seminars run by Brass Bands England.

Littleport bounce back to strength with new players

May 23 • Littleport Brass can now look forward ot the rest of 2019 and beyond with new signings adding competitive bounce to the ranks.

Whitburn appoint Allen to conducting role

May 23 • The experienced Bryan Allen has become the new Associate Conductor of Whitburn Band.

Political endorsement for Cory triumph

May 23 • Cory's recent European triumph has been marked by congratulatory speeches by leading Welsh politicians in the crucibles of power...

Bugle call for 21 bands

May 23 • 21 bands will head to the famous Cornish village of Bugle for the 2019 West of England Bandsmans Festival. in June.

Relive the 2019 European Championships

May 2 • You can still enjoy the action from a memorable 2019 European Brass Band Championships

Interview with Youth Brass 2000

March 30 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Chris Jeans of the 2019 National Youth Champions of Great Britain, Youth Brass 2000.

Interview with Darren Henley OBE

March 30 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Darren Henley OBE, CEO of Arts Council England who was a welcome visitor to the 2019 National Youth Championships on the weekend

Interview with Wardle Academy School Band

March 30 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two of the players from Wardle Academy School Band after they won the Intermediate Section of the 2019 National Youth Championships.

CD review: The Music of Bliss & Howells

May 13 • Brighouse & Rastrick Band. Conductor: Dr David Thornton . Doyen Recordings: CD389

CD review: My Journey

May 12 • Soloist: Derick Kane. The International Staff Band. Conductors: Dr. Stephen Cobb, Ray Bowes, Robert Redhead . Featuring: Stephen Kane . SKU: SPS423

CD review: The Music of Michael Bennett - Volume 1

May 11 • Michael Bennett Brass. Conductor: Nigel Boddice MBE. Featuring: Michael Bennett; Craig Anderson. Recording: JM102887

Foden's Band - St Michaels & All Angels Church

Saturday 25 May • Egerton Road, Ashton on Ribble, Preston PR2 1AJ

St Pinnock Brass Band - Rock Choir Cornwall

Sunday 26 May • Sterts Theatre, . Sterts, . Liskeard, . PL14 5AZ PL14 5AZ

Contest: All England International Masters

Sunday 26 May • The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive NN15 6PB

Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band - Eastbourne Bandstand - 1812 concert

Wednesday 29 May • Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3AD

Black Dyke Band - George Lawton Hall, Mossley

Thursday 30 May • George Lawton Hall, Stamford St, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 0HR

Stannington Brass Band

May 23 • A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of Sheffield's leading bands with a vacancy for an EEb TUBA PLAYER to complete our bass section. We have a good band room atmosphere and a calendar of interesting concerts and contests.

Horbury Victoria Band

May 22 • Horbury Victoria Band.. Preparing in good time for section one next year require Solo Euphonium and Front Row Cornet.. A not too busy, friendly and happy band. Rehearsal Wednesday 8pm

Hathersage Band

May 22 • BBb Bass to join in our music making under MD Andy Furmidge. Hathersage Brass Band is a non-contesting band whose friendly members enjoy performing at Village Galas and Fetes as well as several Christmas concerts.

Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor