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Brass Band World Magazine: September Edition

The September edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

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The new edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

And there is plenty to sit back and enjoy too...

In this month's edition:

The BBW Interview
Roger Webster chats about his life, career and going home to Grimethorpe

View from the Box
Paul Holland, David Hirst, John Maines and John Doyle: Four of the Cheltenham Finals' judges, reveal what they will be listening for

No job for a Woman?
Sarah Groarke-Booth ponders why there are so few female conductors and adjudicators

Past Present
John Wallace CBE unveils The Wallace Collection's new dawn and his search for the exceptional

British Open
Robert Childs leads Grimethorpe to first their first British Open since 1991 — all the action from Christopher Thomas and Steven Mead, plus photos from Ian Clowes and Steve Jack.

Reviews
Philip Cobb, Chris Thomas and Steven Mead review new recordings from Tom Hutchinson, Black Dyke and the 2015 European.

Luc Vertommen takes a look at republished 19th Century repertoire.

Matthew Routley, Beth Gallagher, Mark Good and Tony Small review the nation's top youth bands in concert.

Nick Mott and Steve Stewart test the Geneva Symphony flugel horn and Stomvi's new four-valve soprano cornet.

News
2016 'Regional' tests revealed
Owen Farr in Scandinavia
ISB to tour Australia
Richard Smith to deliver Galpin Society Lecture
Tribute to a Scottish Banding Legend
Fairey trip to Paris with Acid Brass

Young Voices
Mark Good meets rising tenor horn star — Ellen Quane

Centre Band
Grimethorpe Colliery — flying high Down-under

BBW Rankings
The BBW Rankings has a new number 1 band!

Diary Dates
What's on around the world in September and October

Paul Holland, David Hirst, John Maines and John Doyle: Four of the Cheltenham Finals' judges, reveal what they will be listening forBBW

And another thing

On the wry side with Murray Aitken and cartoonist Nezzy

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4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

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


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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