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uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

February 16, 2025
The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff


Ebbw Valley

Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

February 16, 2025
Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport


RNCM

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay

February 15, 2025
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.


Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)

February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music


BBNI

Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast

February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.


Dalmellington

Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day

February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.


Yorkshire

54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours

February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.


Les Neish

Neish enjoys Argentine connection

February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward

February 14, 2025
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.


bROOKwRIGHT mUSIC

BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)

February 14, 2025
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.


Neythen

Rotary recital for young baritone star

February 14, 2025
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.


Durahm

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 14, 2025
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.


FTBBSS

Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School

February 12, 2025
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.


BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.


Farr

Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales

February 12, 2025
Besson horn star Owen Farr has recorded a new transcription of Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons' to showcase at home and abroad in the coming months.




uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

February 16 • The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff


Ebbw Valley

Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

February 16 • Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport


RNCM

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay

February 15 • The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.


Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

February 15 • The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.


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


Contest: North West Regional Championships

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


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


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


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 13 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables) needs a TENOR HORN for the regional contest in Stevenage on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Hathersage Band

February 13 • SECOND BARITONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to fill our only vacancy?


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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