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Australian Coat of Arms

National Australia Brass

April 22, 2008
The Australian Brass Band community is to be internationally represented by a new musical initiative, National Australia Brass Pty Ltd (NAB).


Kingdom

Results: Fife BB Festival

April 22, 2008
There was a decent turnout of bands at Fife on the weekend as adjudicator Stan Lippeatt sorted out the best from the rest, with wins for Kingdom, Clackmannan, Johnstone, Coalburn and Inverclyde.


Advert: Rayburn Tours

April 22, 2008
A fantastic day at Manchester — but more are promised for bands if you book with Rayburn.


Reg Vardy

Tait departs from Reg Vardy

April 22, 2008
Tait calls it a day at Reg Vardy after 29 years of principal service.


Kippax

No more Gray at Kippax

April 22, 2008
Russell Gray and Kippax Band part company.


Longridge

Recordings for Longridge

April 22, 2008
Longridge prepare for duet of recording sessions later this year.


Bandstand returns to Radio Teeside

April 22, 2008
Bandstand radio programme returns to the Teeside airwaves.


Friary

Reflections for Friary

April 22, 2008
Friary Guildford has just reflected on a year past, full of success.


Gresley

Rousing Gresley

April 22, 2008
Gresley Colliery recently roused their audience for a good cause.


BTS Day

April 22, 2008
Places are filling up for the British Trombone Society Day next month — so make sure you don't miss it!


Clackmannan

More success for Clackmannan

April 22, 2008
Paul Kiernan and Clackmannan continue their successful run at the Fife Contest on the weekend.


Camborne

Wedding reception for Leonard

April 22, 2008
Camborne's Chris Leonard recently got married with the backing of the best of Cornish banding offering musical support.


Buizingen celebrate Flemish victory

April 22, 2008
Brass Band Buizingen head for Stavanger on back morale boosting win.


Sydney Metro branch

Sydney solo comp popular

April 21, 2008
Entries for the annual Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch Solo & Ensemble competition have closed with the organisers delighted at the significant increase in the number of participants this year.


Victorian Bands League logo

VBL changes

April 20, 2008
The Victorian Bands League recently held its Annual General Meeting, which resulted in a few changes to the personnel of the state governing body.


Winter Gardens

Organisers confirm Epic drum details

April 17, 2008
As they used to say in 'Diffrent Strokes' — its the beat of just one drum for Epic Symphony.


Money

2008 4BR Money List

April 17, 2008
With less than a fortnight before the big bands of Europe do battle in Stavanger, there was money to be won at Youth level at the RNCM.


Air horn for Allegri

April 17, 2008
New work for tenor horn to be played by international artists.


Bradwell

Death of Bradwell player

April 17, 2008
The untimely death of Graham Huckle has been announced.


Black Dyke

Dyke sell out

April 17, 2008
A workshop to be held by Black Dyke in Bournemouth is already over subscribed — 3 months before it happens!


Winter GARDENS

Spring Festival

April 17, 2008
The latest updated list of runners, riders and conductors has been released by the organisers.


Brass Band Aid

Wanted!

April 17, 2008
If you want to help Brass Band Aid at The Sage then this is the thing to do!


Advert: Dennis Todd

April 17, 2008
New Sovereign horns in stock.


Sykes

Bone transplant at Leyland

April 17, 2008
Stephen Sykes is the new solo trombone at Leyland.


Results: Flemish Open

April 17, 2008
Buizingen beat Euro champs to take Flemish title.




Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24 • Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23 • 'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

October 23 • 55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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