September 14
The Golborne Band claims the maritime musical honours in Cheltenham to claim their first National title success.
September 15 • St Austell takes the Second Section National title honours in Cheltenham.
September 15 • It's a National title victory for Betteshanger Welfare on their National Championship return.
September 14 • Northop Silver claims Excalibur in Cheltenham to take the First Section National title to Wales.
September 14 • The set works that will be played from Torquay to Perth, Stevenage to Swansea have been revealed
September 13 • All 76 performances will be recorded by World of Brass for inclusion and enjoyment on the www.wobplay.com multi media platform.
September 13 • Mercer & Barker will give soprano players at Cheltenham the chance to try out the brand new MB1-PR 'Sonic' mouthpiece designed in collaboration with Paul Richards.
September 13 • National Final organisers will be helping bands at Cheltenham boost their social media profile on their big day.
September 13 • The Dallas Brass Band has launched its own youth band with the ambition to create a new generation performers.
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.
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
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
September 12 • Who will pull out the type of performance from the stone dead acoustic of Cheltenham to win over the judges with their version of Jan Van der Roost's myth inspired test-piece?
September 12 • A work inspired by a 17th century Lutheran chorale and given a typical Swiss twist of modernity will test the 19 contenders long into Sunday night.
September 11 • A work written at a time when Britain still ruled the waves in nautical construction will test their ability to build a title winning performance.
September 11 • 18 bands will want to spark title winning interest in the adjudication box at Cheltenham this weekend.
September 1 • A timely re-release is a pertinent reminder of a different approach to classic brass band repertoire.
August 28 • Mature music making adds to the joyful Brass in the Park celebration of a musician forever young at heart and inspirational spirit.
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 |
Monday 16 September • Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Sunday 22 September • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD
Friday 27 September • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Saturday 28 September • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Saturday 28 September • Broughton Astley Village Hall. Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PR
September 17 • We have vacancies for a Euphonium player and a Bb bass player due to relocation. We are a friendly 4th Section Band, located in Irlam, Salford [M44 6RB]. Quality Instruments are available for use and subs are not requested. All players are welcome.
September 17 • Wanted Solo Trombone. . St Sebastian Wokingham Band are a friendly yet hard-working and progressive band​ moving into the first section.. We seek to appoint a solo trombone and are looking for a committed player with experience playing at a high level.
September 16 • MERESIDE BRASS (Rudheath, Northwich) are looking for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR to continue to develop and improve our friendly 4th Section band. The band is in good shape under the baton of current MD Calum Macdonald who has been offered an exciting new role
MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator