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Allan Ramsey

Ramsey and Kinneil part company

May 12, 2004
Scottish Band Unison Kinneil and MD Allan Ramsay go seperate ways.


Steve Bastable

Open rehearsal with SWT Woodfalls

May 11, 2004
Listen to Steve Bastable lead South West Trains Woodfalls on Harrison's Dream.


The Wigston Band raises money for charity

May 11, 2004
Full house as Wigston raise nearly £1000 for the British Heart Foundation.


Long Eaton AGM

May 11, 2004
News from the Long Eaton camp following Annual General Meeting.


Gavin Saynor

Llanrug Band announces resignation of its MD

May 11, 2004
North Wales band clarifies position on the resignation of Gavin Saynor


News in Brief

May 11, 2004
Hepworth thank Chris Pannell, Hatfield to hold memorial concert for Denis Smith, Update on Jack Barns, Ipswich charity success and Bestwood back contesting.


Winter Gardens

Results: 2004 Spring Festival

May 08, 2004
Full results from the 84th Spring Festival from Blackpool's Winter Gardens.


Morgan Griffiths

Griffiths returns to YBS

May 07, 2004
Morgan Griffiths leaves Fairey's to return back to European Champions.


Rankings: May update

May 07, 2004
Latest rankings attached following the European Championships weekend.


It's a new Leyland Brew

May 06, 2004
North West and Masters Champions make a significant signing in the backroom staff.


John Berryman

Berryman to be honoured

May 06, 2004
Cornishman John Berryman is to be honoured at the All England Masters Championships.


New signings at Fodens Richardson

May 06, 2004
Two new signings for the Sandbach outfit


David Childs

David Childs to feature at the Proms

May 06, 2004
Euphonium star to feature in major Proms Concert


David Read

Read all about it!!

May 06, 2004
The new David Read autobiography is set to go on sale. You can order a copy this weekend at Blackpool.


Peter Graham

Gramercy 10th Anniversary Concert

May 06, 2004
The final preparations for the Gramercy Music 10th Anniversary Concert are in place and we are looking forward to a great night of music making.


Rhyl Festival of Brass puts back closing date.

May 06, 2004
The Rhyl Festival of Brass has extended the deadline for entries to this years’ Festival due to confusion amongst some bands over the closing date.


John Dankworth

Jazz Pioneer, Dankworth, plays at Chetham’s

May 06, 2004
Chetham's School of Music is delighted to welcome the award-winning saxophonist John Dankworth and his quintet for a highly anticipated performance on Sat 8 May.


Attention all Brass Teachers in West Yorkshire!

May 06, 2004
On Saturday 15th May, Elland Silver Youth Band are holding an 'Open Rehearsal' from 10.00am – 11.30am for all young brass players who are interested in joining a Brass Band.


Death of Denis Smith

May 06, 2004
It is with deep regret that the Hatfield Coal Power Brass Band have to report the loss of one of their members a Mr Denis Smith.


World Championships to go ahead

May 05, 2004
Organisers state they are sure the proposed World Brass Band Championships will go ahead next year in Kerkrade


Hardraw Scar Contest

May 05, 2004
More details available for the famous contest


Sellers welcome a new face to the ranks

May 05, 2004
Sellers should be getting a new signing — in about 15 years time!


Richard Evans

Richard Evans takes over at Grimethorpe

May 05, 2004
The great entertainer is the new head man at the great entertainers


Glyn Williams

Fodens euph star is new Marsden MD

May 05, 2004
Marsden's new MD is Glyn Williams, and he is off to a winning start


Sellers Youth lead 70th Birthday celebrations

May 05, 2004
Mark Bousie and Sellers International Youth Band lead the Happy Birthday renditions.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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