Fountain Bach for more Hummel
February 1
Newly appointed Bach artist James Fountain will take to the stage to perform the Hummel Trumpet Concerto for the second time in a week — this time with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Black Dyke Band's RNCM performance on Radio 3
February 1 • The Black Dyke Band's RNCM Brass Band Festival concert will be featured on BBC Radio 3 this evening.
Gramophone records of Gregson's career
February 1 • The career and compositions of Edward Gregson are featured in this month's edition of the 'Gramophone' magazine.
BBCA Conducting Competition now open for worldwide entries
February 1 • The flagship Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition is now open for entries.
Welsh trio ready for Euro experience
February 1 • A trio of talented young Welsh players will represent their nation in Sweden as part of the European Youth Brass Band
Debut link at UniBrass Championships
February 1 • An exciting new link will be heard for the first time at the UniBrass Championships as the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band play their part in the event.
Grimethorpe head to Morley
February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will bring their unique brand of 'Best of Brass' entertainment to Morley Town Hall this weekend.
Last bars of inspiration for Tredegar
February 1 • There is still time to get your vote in to help support Tredegar Band claim the RPS 'Inspiration Award'.
Marines programme something for everyone in Huddersfield and Hull
February 1 • The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood will be providing music for all tastes on their double header concert appearances this coming weekend.
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...
A postcard Stamp to Grimethorpe: Jack Stamp and his love for British brass bands
January 26 • A slow burning catalyst appreciation of the sound of British brass bands has linked American composer and conductor Jack Stamp with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Still aiming high: The GUS Band at 90
January 6 • Tim Mutum tells the story of the GUS Band which was formed in 1933 with lofty ambitions.
Take 5: Not to miss early season treats
January 5 • Our quintet of not to miss musical attractions in the first three months of 2023.
2022 4BR Band of the Year: The conductors and players
December 29 • These are the conductors and players we've picked to perform in our 2022 Band of the Year line-up — if we were ever lucky enough to get them together for a one off performance.
Concert: Black Dyke Band
January 26 • Conductor: Prof Nicholas Childs. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Sunday 22nd January
Concert: Cory Band
January 19 • Conductor: Philip Harper. Oxford Town Hall. Sunday 14th January
Film Review: Tár
January 19 • Director & Writer: Todd Field. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Noemie Merlant, Sophie Kauer. Focus Features/Universal Pictures. Running Time: 158 minutes
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,160.41 |
| 2 | Foden's | 1,419.57 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 1,099.82 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 793.11 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 661.29 |
| 6 | Valaisia Brass Band | 559.18 |
| 7 | Flowers | 398.05 |
| 8 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 321.59 |
| 9 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 317.94 |
| 10 | Stavanger | 219.39 |
Regent Hall Concerts - The January Band
Friday 3 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
WFEL Fairey Band -
Sunday 5 February • Glossop Old Bandroom . Derby St.. SK138LP SK138LP
Boarshurst Silver Band - Westoe Brass Band
Sunday 5 February • Boarshurst Band Club. Greenbridge Lane. Greenfield. Saddleworth OL3 7EW
Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band
Friday 10 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships
Friday 10 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band
February 1 • A hard-working, positive and (most importantly) welcoming third section brass band who have a vacancy for a capable and committed ** SOLO TENOR HORN ** player.. . For more information about the band please visit our website.
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band
February 1 • A hard-working, positive and (most importantly) welcoming third section brass band who have a vacancy for a capable and committed ** BBb BASS ** player.. . For more information about the band please visit our website.
Banks Brass Band
February 1 • Banks Brass Band is a friendly, non-contesting band based in the village of Banks, near Southport, Lancashire. We are always pleased to see new players. In particular, we would welcome players of the bigger instruments - basses, trombones etc
Paul Andrews
Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff