Slide Action claims BBC Music Magazine accolade
December 4
The debut CD release from the Slide Action trombone quartet is the December Recording of the Month in the BBC Music Magazine.
Harper passion ignites Italian progress
December 4 • Philip Harper's recent trip to Rome adds to the musical experience and development of the Italian Brass Band.
Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse
December 4 • Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.
New year progress to be finally made on Todmorden Bandstand
December 4 • The Grade 2 listed structure could finally be revitalised after local council gains ownership
BBE closed for festive period
December 4 • The offices of Brass Bands England will be closed from 20th December — opening on 6th January.
Bon Accord to honour inspirational founder
December 4 • The Bon Accord Band will unveil a plaque to honour their founder conductor Stewart Watson MBE in Aberdeen.
Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff
December 4 • The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.
Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass podcast: Latest episode out now
December 4 • The podcast pairing discuss the 'Golden Rules' of banding
Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships
December 2 • Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.
Odyssey Debut Flugelhorn
£449.00
Odyssey Debut Cornet
£359.00
Odyssey Premiere Tenor Horn
£849.00
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
Dutch memories: Images from the 2024 Championship Section in Utrecht
October 28 • The great photographers from Warbermedia were on hand in Utrecht to capture the action on 'The Lost Circle' and its outcomes...
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...
CD review: John Rutter - Brass at Christmas
December 3 • A festive partnership between Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus endorses the appeal of one the world's leading choral composers.
CD review: Another World: The Music of Dorothy Gates
December 1 • A substantive talent reveals beliefs, reflections and explorations with Brighouse & Rastrick, Isobel Daws, Niall Keatley and Onyx Brass.
CD review: Above and Beyond
November 30 • Black Dyke boosts their Japanese fan base and exports with polished tour release.
| # | 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 |
Longridge Band - Christmas Concert
Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ
The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices
Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ
Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir
Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT
Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy
Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB
Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024
Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA
Hathersage Band
December 5 • FRONT ROW CORNET - position negotiable. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to fill our only vacancy?
Enderby Band
December 4 • We are looking for a Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist to join us to complete our player line up. We are a friendly and social band and have a schedule of concerts/contests planed for 2025, with the aim of progressing further into the Championship Section.
Epping Forest Band
December 4 • We are a friendly 3rd section band that have a vacancy for a solo horn to complete our line up.. We perform in a variety of gigs and contests throughout the year.. Our band hut is located close to Epping tube station and easy access for the M11.
Sarah Groarke-Booth
BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor