*
banner

Masters line-up confirmed

15 bands set for 'Salute to Youth' to try and claim Masters title in Kettering this Sunday.

Lighthouse
 

The list of competing bands at this year's All England Masters international Championship has been announced.

The contest takes place at The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering on Sunday (May 24th) starting at 10.00am.

Salute to Youth

The top prize of £3,000 is up for grabs for the bands who can master Gilbert Vinter's 'Salute to Youth'.

4BR will be there to provide live coverage and a preview of the contest will appear tomorrow.

TICKETS COST: £15: Adults/ £12: Concessions/ £40: Family Ticket

Tickets

They can be purchased in advance from:

http://www.theatresonline.com/theatres/kettering-theatres/lighthouse-theatre/whats-on.html

The top prize of £3,000 is up for grabs for the bands who can master Gilbert Vinter's 'Salute to Youth'4BR

Competing Bands:

1st Old Boys (Stephen Cairns)
Aveley & Newham (John Ward)
Blackburn & Darwen (Huw Thomas)
Brass Band Heist (Bert van Theinen)
Brass Band Leieland (Walter Loose)
Co-operative Funeralcare North West (Jef Sparkes)
Hammonds Saltaire (Morgan Griffiths)
Lydbrook (Tom Davoran)
Medway (Melvin White)
Milnrow (Mark Bentham)
Northop Silver (Mareika Gray)
Tylorstown (Gary Davies)
Virtuosi GUS (Adam Cooke)
Wantage Silver (Philip Bailey)
Zone One Brass (Richard Ward)

1st Prize: £3,000
2nd Prize: £1,500
3rd Prize: £750
4th Prize: £500

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


nybbs

Scottish Youth start Easter course

April 8 • Scottish players get ready for music making and fun on their annual Easter Course.


Pemeuph

Euph signing for Pemberton for Grand Shield challenge

April 8 • Louis Leung takes the solo euphonium role at Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as they look towards Grand Shield challenge in Birmingham.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Drink to me only (Trad arr. Bowen)

April 8 • An evocative setting for the flugel horn offers a lyrical interlude to any concert programme.


dODWORTH

Dodworth looks to the future with leadership

April 8 • A new conducting leadership and long term investment in the next generation underpins Dodworth's musical vision.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Harrogate Band

April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Wardle Anderson Brass Band

April 8 • Wardle Anderson Brass are an ambitious, forward-thinking Championship Section band on the up, looking to strengthen the team. Vacancies: Solo Trombone, Eb Bass & Front Row Cornet. Strong recent Area result under new MD Jamie Cooper.


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd