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From advanced arranging to copyright issues and even a Conference call — make sure you sign up for Brass Band England's latest raft of attractions.

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  Brass Bands England is providing a number of on-line attractions in coming weeks

Brass Bands England has a number of online events for you to be part of in the coming weeks, so make sure you sign up.

You can find more details for each event further down in this email. In addition to the events confirmed below the Brass Bands England team will be running more online webinars and online drop in sessions for members, with more information about these events being announced soon.

On-line:


NYMAZ Big Brass Day


Sunday 16th August
10.00am — 12.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-brass-day-online-tickets-112962064576?fbclid=IwAR2CyOkFF0AnsKs-Smmz0NjcJZy4cRPERDuVKfq6Csqyl4E3wj3xA1k8phE

Advanced Arranging with Philip Harper


Wednesday 19th August
7.00pm — 9.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D90%26reset%3D1

NYMAZ Big Brass Day


Saturday 22nd August
10.00am — 12.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-brass-day-online-tickets-112962064576?fbclid=IwAR2CyOkFF0AnsKs-Smmz0NjcJZy4cRPERDuVKfq6Csqyl4E3wj3xA1k8phE

BandSafe Online


Thursday 27th August
6.00pm — 9.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D86%26reset%3D1

Copyright with Nicki Tonge and Sarah Baumann


Thursday 3rd September
7.00pm — 9.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D91%26reset%3D1

The Brass Band Conference 2020


Saturday 19th September
10.00am — 4.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D83%26reset%3D1

BandSafe Online


Wednesday 23rd September
6.00pm — 9.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D87%26reset%3D1

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Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25 • A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Winter Gardens

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships

February 23 • It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

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


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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