*
banner

Masters line-up announced

Fourteen bands will take to the stage to perform Cambridge Variations at the All England Masters International Championship later this month.

Lighthouse Theatre
 

The line-up of bands that will take part in the 2016 All England Masters International Championship, sponsored by Yamaha, has been announced.

The contest will take place at The Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering on Sunday 29th May, where fourteen competitors will take to the stage to perform Philip Sparke's 'Cambridge Variations'.

Defending champion

Defending champion Virtuosi GUS will be looking to put behind them the disappointment of not qualifying for the British Open as they seek a second win of the season on a test piece that saw them claim the Midlands Regional title in fine style in March.

Brass Band Willebroek makes the trip over from Belgium, whilst the contest has also attracted competitors from Cornwall, Yorkshire, the North East, the North West, London & Southern Counties and the Midlands.

Awards

The post contest entertainment will be provided by The Guards Brass Ensemble, whilst The Masters Dedicated Service Award will be presented to Dave Lea, the popular conductor of the Jaguar Land Rover Band.

Contest:

The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering

Date: Sunday 29th May
Time: 10.00am
Test-Piece: Cambridge Variations (Philip Sparke)

Brass Band Willebroek
City of Bradford
Diggle
Hammonds Saltaire
Kidlington
Medway
Milnrow
Ratby Co-operative
Regent Brass
St. Austell
Shepherd Group
Shirley Band
Strata Brass
Virtuosi GUS

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    


Rooms for groups

Hotel bookings ready to be sorted for Cheltenham and London

March 16 • Another raft of regional winners and qualifiers can get in touch with the hotel accommodation specialists rooms4groups this morning to sort out a welcome headache...


wELSH aREA

Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Tredegar leads the way as Welsh Champion with section wins for Parc & Dare, Deiniolen Silver, City of Wrexham and Holywell in Swansea


Stevenage

Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • East London Brass claims the Championship honours in Stevenage with Kidlington Concert Brass, Jersey Premier, Betteshanger and Cobham taking the section titles.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 16 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

March 16 • Musical Director required. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire. . . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm until 10pm. . . Resident or professional sought depending on experience.


Enderby Band

March 16 • Bass trombone and Bb Bass required.. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire.. . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm to 10pm at the Enderby Village Institute.


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd