*
banner

Read all about it in Scotland and beyond?

The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking to appoint a motivated and inventive Press & Publicity Officer.

SBBA
  The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking for a new Press & Publicity Officer

The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking to appoint a highly motivated person to become its Press & Publicity Officer.

They are looking for a person with an understanding of the brass band movement both locally and nationally, who is able to make innovative use of the printed and on-line press outlets, as well as social media to promote the work being undertaken by the Scottish Brass Band Association and its member bands.

Great opportunity

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This is a great opportunity to work with a hugely supportive board of volunteers on a part-time, flexible basis. We have built up good communication links with the press but wish to build on it further.

The passion and desire to promote Scottish banding in a positive and exciting way is essential."

The passion and desire to promote Scottish banding in a positive and exciting way is essentialSBBA

Find out more

If you would like an informal conversation about this post, then please email SBBA secretary Tom Allan: tom.allan42@gmail.com

A covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you wish to undertake this role, and how you will meet the key duties and responsibilities of this post can be submitted to:
sbbasecretary@gmail.com:

Application deadline: 5.00pm on 30th April

Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview date.

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    


BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 1 • The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 1 • There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 1 • Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 1 • If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 31 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

February 1 • Due to some seating changes, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a percussionist to join our Championship Section band for the Midlands Regional contest. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 30 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs a FLUGEL for the Regional contest on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

January 29 • Assistance Principal cornet who is willing to take on solos and lead the band if our principal cornet is away.. We are preparing for a concert with Carlton Main and other concerts in the dales


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd