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Results: Championship of Ireland

October 31, 2004
The results of the 87th Championship of Ireland Brass Championship held in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday 30th October


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Sunday)

October 31, 2004
Staffordshire and Steve Bastable win the Harry and Margaret Mortimer Championship section while Barnsley Building Society and John Hopkinson win the second.


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Saturday)

October 30, 2004
Wrexham Brass and Wayne Ruston win first section; United Norwest 2000 Brass and Jamie Meredith the third section; and Valley Brass (Haydock) with Bob Wyatt the fourth section.


acoustic triangle

Ex Chet star set to return

October 29, 2004
Fancy trying something a bit different? Star pianist set to return to old Alma Mata with his acoustic triangle


Returnee to Longridge

October 29, 2004
Matthew Balson returns to Longridge as the band say farewell to others.


Bon Accord set to entertain

October 29, 2004
One of Scotlands top bands are set to round off their year in style


Ransome warm up for Pontins

October 29, 2004
Plenty of great feedback for Ransome as they warm up for the Pontins Championships


Royal Albert Hall

Nationals Survey

October 29, 2004
The BFBB has sent out the following survey to get the views from its member bands


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy and Durham get together

October 29, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy Band and the University of Durham are set to continue its close association


European logo and trophy

Norway supports EBBA

October 29, 2004
The Norwegian Band Federation have come out in support of EBBA following the European contract termination


David Maplestone

Maplestone to leave Stourport

October 29, 2004
David Maplestone has resigned from his position as Musical Director of Stourport-on-Severn Brass Band with effect from Christmas


Madeley strengthens community links

October 29, 2004
Abraham Darby Specialist School has been working closely with their local community once more


£50K up for grabs for composers

October 29, 2004
New Music Award from the PRS sees £50,000 up for grabs for a new composition.


RNCM Festival of Brass 2005

October 29, 2004
Further details released by organisers for next years event


Euro Flag

Besson issue Euro statement

October 28, 2004
Besson Musical Instruments has issued a press release concerning the new arrangements for the European Championships


Robert Kavanagh

Kavanagh CC

October 27, 2004
Robert Kavanagh is the new South Australia solo champion


Tune into Australia

October 27, 2004
"Brass Encounters" is now available World Wide 24 hours a day


Prizewinners in Ireland

October 27, 2004
Lots of prizewinners on display in Belfast


Greggs set to promote youth

October 27, 2004
A new youth band is to be formed in Newcastle upon Tyne through Gregg's Bakery Band


Euro flag

Shock decision for Europeans

October 27, 2004
Besson terminates its contract with EBBA, as doubts arise over European future


David Bishop-Rowe

National winner revealed

October 25, 2004
There was only one winner out of over 6000 entries — and we reveal who it was...


New date for 2005 Open

October 25, 2004
There is a new date for the British Open next year


2004 Dutch Championships

October 25, 2004
Big turn out expected at the forthcoming Dutch Championships to be held at the Martiniplaza in Groningen in December. We have the details


87th Irish Championship

October 25, 2004
The 87th Championship of Ireland Bands Contest is set for Saturday 30th October


Your views needed

October 25, 2004
Yorkshire & Humberside Annual Contest need your views so that their copntest can become a success once more




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.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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