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Brisbane Brass

"Well Done" Brisbane Brass

December 11, 2007
Last Sunday, over 100 Brisbane Brass members and their families held their end of year party in a northside park with a barbecue, a tank of cordial, a game of bocce, an innings of cricket and even a bit of footy kicking despite the day's heat.


Albert Hall

Christmas Countdown – 15 days to go

December 10, 2007
Remember the last time someone looked at open adjudication at the Nationals — it was 15 long years ago...


ABBA

ABBA calls for numbers

December 10, 2007
The AGM of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators is open to one and all later this month. So get along and find out just what our judges are up to!


Janssen

Janssen takes up reins

December 10, 2007
Brass Band Schoonhoven appoints Erik Janssen as their new MD.


Brighton

Change of venue for Brighton

December 10, 2007
Charley Brighton's Christmas recital has had a late change of venue.


Lippeatt

Christmas trip for Lippeatt and Childs

December 10, 2007
Stan Lippeatt and Robert Childs will be spending their Christmas away from home this year as they are set to perform a Boxing Day Concert in Luxembourg.


The Trusts Waitakere Brass

Waitakere Jazz it Up

December 09, 2007
Saturday the 24 November saw ‘The Trusts’ Waitakere Brass take to the stage for their annual ‘Jazz Mania’ concert.


Fodens

Christmas Countdown: 16 days to go!

December 09, 2007
With just 16 days to go — 4BR dips into the history books and unearths plenty of Christmas cheer for Fodens way back in 1911...


Kingdom

Smith returns to his Kingdom

December 09, 2007
James Smith and a whole host of new players make their new home at Kingdom Brass.


Timperely

Tip top signing at Timps

December 09, 2007
'Major coup' as flugel star Sian Carradus signs for the ambitious Timperley Band.


nybbgb

Death of Brian Lingley

December 09, 2007
The death of Brian Lingley has been announced.


Kane

Kane and able at Risca

December 09, 2007
Euphonium star Derick Kane is set to help a whole host of players in Wales


English National

Changes clarified at English National

December 06, 2007
The rule changes which sees 16 bands at the English Nationals next year have been confirmed by the BFBB.


2008 Porthcawl Miners Eisteddfod

December 06, 2007
It's double your money at next year's Miners Eisteddfod as the Welsh bands help celebrate 60 years of music making.


Mead

Mead triumph in Stuttgart

December 06, 2007
Steven Mead premieres new euphonium concerto with the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra to critical acclaim.


Barry

Longridge announce Barry partnership

December 06, 2007
The Longridge Band has announced that Darrol Barry has become their 'Composer in Residence'.


Guards auditions

December 06, 2007
Fancy a career in the Household Division (Guards) Band? Auditions are announced.


Ellington

Taking to the waters

December 06, 2007
Northumbrian Water Ellington Colliery Band has announced the arrival of four new players to dip their musical toes into their waters.


English National

Huge boost for English Nationals

December 04, 2007
Black Dyke to compete at English Nationals in 2008.


Blogger Neish

December 04, 2007
Tuba star sets up his own blog site.


nORMANS

Advert: Normans Musical Instruments

December 04, 2007
Fancy a job with a company really going places... then look no further than Normans.


NABBC

NABBC Conductors Competition

December 04, 2007
If you want to become NABBC Conductor of the Year 2008 and bag £1,000 into the bargain then this is the competition for you.


Death of Mr Ross Aiken

December 04, 2007
The death of Ross Aitken has been announced.


Collins

Advert: John Packer

December 04, 2007
The new student range of cornets has been getting some pretty good endorsements of late. Pete Collins is the latest to be impressed...


Glyn Wiliams

Advert: Glyn Williams Istruments

December 04, 2007
Plenty of fantastic offers in a Winter Wonderland Special at Glyn Williams Instruments this year.




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

October 14 • Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.


Ellerby

Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season

October 14 • A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.


gENEVA

Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers

October 14 • The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.


EBBA

EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial

October 14 • There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Chinnor Silver

October 12 • We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join and enhance our top line.. We are a 1st Section band with a good mix of concerts and contests planned,including a trip to Belgium next year.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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