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IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:

PERCUSSION DISCUSSION
Ev-entz's Adrian Evans on prevention to save pounds

SCRIBBLES
Lucy Pankhurst quick-fire interviews the new BBC Radio 2 Soloist of the Year, Lewis Musson

BBW CENTRE BAND
Mossley Band — the new 2nd Section Butlin's Champ — rises again!

ADJUDICATION — WHERE NOW
Our Ed, Philip Harper, spells it out and you get your say online to boot!

AND ANOTHER THINGS
Who was robbed? The lighter side of 'Area' contesting with Murray Aitken.

KNOW THE SCORE
Chris Thomas unearths some modern-day neglected gems

BUILDING CAMERON'S BIG BRASS SOCIETY
BBW investigates the impact of education cuts on the brass sector up and down the land

AN ENGLISHMAN IN NORWAY
Ian Porthouse on Scandinavian banding

VOICE OF THE CORNET
Merv Collins, meets cornet icon, Ken Smith

THE MOST EXTENSIVE REVIEWS SECTION IN THE PRINTED MARKET
New CDs from Foden's, Wingates, Grimethorpe and Brett Baker with Ratby, concert items from Studio and Babb Music, a new beginner brass method with a super theme, Music Marvels, as well as Dr. Roger Webster's PPP book and the latest product updates it¹s all in your six-page reviews section!

DIARY DATES
Two pages of dates, times and detail about international and national events in the month ahead.

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Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27 • Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


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