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Fairey appoint new Principal Cornet and Euphonium

May 05, 2004
New Principal Cornet and Solo Euphonium at National Champions as new changes start to be made.


Sad passing of gifted musician and friend

May 05, 2004
Tragic death of young player of United Co-op Yorkshire Brass Band.


YBS lose star soloist

May 05, 2004
Chris Jeans relinquishes trombone position at European Champions


ISB concert set to raise funds for hospital

May 04, 2004
Following Natasha Rogers' heart and lung transplant , the International Staff Band will be in Northampton in May for charity concert.


Joint venture for Pershore and Ledbury

May 04, 2004
Pershore Midsummer Brass, which will take place on Saturday July 3rd, is adding a new dimension to the festival this year.


Youth Band set for Festival appearance

May 04, 2004
Mount Charles Youth Band set to take part in National Music for Youth Festival.


Baker returns to Travelsphere for Grand Shield

May 04, 2004
The Travelsphere Holidays Band are pleased to announce that Matt Baker will be returning to the principal cornet seat for the the forthcoming Grand Shield contest.


Stephen Roberts

US band to premiere new Stephen Roberts work

May 04, 2004
The Illinois Band, conducted by Peter Lipari, premieres Stephen Roberts' new work for brass band Monument in May.


Nick's Northop Delights

May 04, 2004
Audley Brass's young rising star Nick Brich has got plenty to smile about after a stunning start to the year.


Fancy a contest in Malta?

May 04, 2004
Applications are being received from bands interested in participating in the 3rd Mellieha International Band Festival which is being held in Mellieha, Malta between the 27th and 31st March 2005.


Results: Buxton Brass Band Festival

May 03, 2004
Crossing the Pennines, Yorkshire Band Harrogate and conductor David Lancaster invaded the Spa town of Buxton.


European flag and trophy

Results: European Championships 2004

May 01, 2004
Yorkshire Building Society and David King make it six in a row. Willebroek take second and Scottish Co-op third.


European flag and trophy

Draw: European Championships 2004 — B section

May 01, 2004
Draw for the B section bands from Austria , Italy, Ireland the Faeroe Islands.


Pontins nearly full up

April 29, 2004
It's waiting list time for the Pontins Championships. We have the details.


Success at The Theatre Royal York!

April 29, 2004
Three bands provide the entertainment in York.


Roger Burke

Sandhurst are a very happy bunch

April 29, 2004
SCABA prize means the good times are rolling at Sandhurst.


Sad death of Bert Masters

April 29, 2004
Langley Band lose tremendous servant to the movement.


Bodmin strengthen the ranks

April 29, 2004
The Cornish Band add to the player strength for the upcoming season ahead.


Elland Slow Melody and Quartet Contest

April 29, 2004
Elland Silver Band are holding their 15th Annual Slow Melody & Quartet Competition. We have the details.


Fancy a nibble with the judges?

April 29, 2004
Members of the National Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are invited for a a nibble and a glass of wine at the Europeans.


Philip McCann

Sellers fly the flag in Belgium

April 29, 2004
Sellers International and Philip McCann have been on a well received short European Tour.


Roger Webster

Webster to perform at European Farewell Concert

April 27, 2004
Roger Webster wil be playing at the Europeans after all — this time as a guest soloist at the Farewell Concert.


Results: 3rd European Soloists Competition

April 27, 2004
29 started out — now there is just the 8 Semi Finalists left. We have the full details of who got through.


Mark Wilkinson

Fodens send out their star coaches

April 27, 2004
Youngster have been getting the chance to learn from the stars of the Fodens Richardson Band.


Duncan Beckley

Byron’s Blowers Lord it for Leukaemia

April 27, 2004
"Not to admire is all the art I know" — Duncan Beckley and friends get together to form a scratch band to the old poet himself and raise funds for a great cause.




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


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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