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Line up announced for Miners Eisteddfod

February 05, 2007
The line up of bands for the 49th running of the South Wales Miners Eisteddfod has been announced.


NYBBGB

Vacancies at National Bands

February 05, 2007
There are still a few places to be filled at both the National Children's Band and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


RADIO2

Radio 2 finalists decided

February 04, 2007
The finalists for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass competition have now been decided after a thrilling night of entertainment in Manchester.


BT have Guilded edge

February 04, 2007
BT, Holywell Oldham (Lees) & Lofthouse 2000 Bands take the 2007 Brass at the Guild Crowns


Spitvalve

Spitvalve offline

February 04, 2007
The popular Australasian brass band forum, Spitvalve.com.au, is currently off-line indefinitely.


Ohio Brass Arts Festival

7 bands for inaugural Ohio Festival

February 03, 2007
Seven bands will be featured at the inaugural Ohio Brass Arts Festival on April 1st, 2007 near Columbus, Ohio, USA making it the largest British-style brass band festival in the States.


Adjudicators announced for North American Championships

February 03, 2007
NABBA announces the adjudicators for the 2007 North American Championships April 13-14th.


St Mary's Band Club

New Keller addition

February 01, 2007
South Brisbane Federal Euphonium player, Andre Carpenter, has accepted the invitation to compete as Queenslands representative at this years Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year.


Dyke

Dyke's home heads into 21st Century

January 31, 2007
The most famous bandroom in the world has been brought into the 21st Century — with plenty of hard work.


BFBB

European gains Arts Council backing

January 31, 2007
The 2007 European Championships has gained valuable Arts Council support.


English National

2007 English Nationals

January 31, 2007
The organisers of the 2007 English National Championships have released the first details of this year's contest.


Desford

Desford lead the early money stakes

January 31, 2007
Desford Colliery are the very early leaders in the race to become the 2007 4BR Prize Money winners.


A Breathless Gnu Kiss

January 31, 2007
Ever wondered what a Breathless Gnu Kiss sounds like?


BMP

New signings at BMP

January 31, 2007
The BMP Europe Goodshaw Band has announced a clutch of new signings.


Tributes to former bandsman

January 31, 2007
The death has been announced of a great old bandsman Tommy Higham.


Miners bonus for 2008

January 31, 2007
The 50th anniversary of the South Wales Miners Eisteddfod will see a doubling of prize money in 2008.


Grieg Hall

2007 Norwegian Nationals

January 31, 2007
The bands are getting ready for the first big European National of the year in Bergen — with plenty of interesting choices of music and open adjudication.


Hannaford Street Silver Band

Details announced for Hannaford Festival of Brass

January 30, 2007
The details for the forthcoming Hannaford Festival of Brass, Young Artist Solo Competition and Hannaford Cup march contest the weekend of March 2nd — 4th have been announced.


Stuart Bennion

Bennion joins Waitakere

January 31, 2007
The Trusts Waitakere Brass Band are delighted to announce the signing of Eb Tuba player Stuart Bennion.


Albert Hall

Could the Nationals be heading to York?

January 30, 2007
Speculation increases to the identity of the next National sponsor. Could the Nationals be heading to York?


Besson

Kapitol reject Besson Nationals sponsorship

January 30, 2007
The Nationals will not be sponsored by Besson this year as Kapitol Promotions reject sponsorship deal.


Normans

Advert: Normans Musical Instruments

January 30, 2007
Looking for something to help ease those Winter problems with sludgy valves — Normans have the answer...


Farr

Ray Farr's 'All Star Brass'

January 30, 2007
If you want to be part of the best brass band in the North East then why not try out for the Ray Farr Northern 'All Star' Band.


Michael Dunn

Death of SA Bandsman

January 30, 2007
The death has been reported of Michael Dunn aged 32.


Fairey

Stonehouse reign over at Faireys

January 30, 2007
The Fairey Band has announced that it has parted company with Simon Stonehouse.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


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


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

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


Contest: North West Regional Championships

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


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


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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