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Portishead

New duo at Portishead

September 17, 2009
Two new recruits joins the ranks of Portishead.


Mead

Mead offers apology

September 16, 2009
Time for Change for Steven Mead, as he offers apology and errata to adjudication article.


Mead

Opinions intensify over Mead article

September 15, 2009
The responses to Steven Mead's article after the British Open have intensified.


ABBA

ABBA issue support for Open judges

September 15, 2009
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has issued a statement of support to the British Open judges.


Phoenix

Phoenix delight

September 15, 2009
Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) enjoyed their recent appearance at the Exmouth Festival.


Hail Caesar for Cobham

September 15, 2009
The Cobham Band has been going from Caesar to Seasongs to help two fellow bands.


Norman

Norman conquest at Raunds

September 15, 2009
Raunds Temperance Band will be headed by Robin Norman in future.


Wilson

Duncan departs from Cambridge

September 15, 2009
Duncan Wilson announces departure from City of Cambridge Band.


Success for Elland Youth

September 15, 2009
Elland Youth Band enjoyed their trip to Hardraw Scar.


Harrogate

Results: Hardraw Scar

September 15, 2009
Harrogate take top honours at Hardraw Scar


Durhan Festival

Durham announce two contests

September 15, 2009
The Durham County BB Association has announced two future contests.


Hoyle

Radio: West Yorkshire Brass

September 15, 2009
The Yorkshire Brass radio programme has plenty to offer.


Stannington

Results: Dronfield Contest

September 15, 2009
Stannington Band take the honours at Dronfield.


Fife

Fife generation look forward

September 15, 2009
Fife Youth: Next Generation have a busy few months ahead, after help from James Gourlay and David Thornton.


Boarshurt

Boarshurst open up

September 15, 2009
Boarshurst open the door to Harrogate preview for Oldham and Dobcross.


Cubbington Troms

Cubs go Rath

September 15, 2009
The trombone section of the Cubbington Silver Band has opted to go all Rath.


Beware a stolen horn

September 15, 2009
If someone offers you a horn on the cheap then beware!


Steven Booth with baby Daniel

Best Win of All

September 15, 2009
Another win for Steven Booth.


James Carson, Steve Miles, Steven Booth

In memory of 'Gentleman Jim'

September 15, 2009
The Jim Carson MBE memorial trophy has been presented at the recent Auckland Regional band contest.


ABBA

ABBA respond to Mead

September 13, 2009
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has responded to Steven Mead's forceful opinion on adjudication standards.


Mead

Mead blazes at Open decision making

September 13, 2009
Steven Mead has vented his anger following the British Open in Birmingham — where his band ended up in 17th place.


Hall

Six of the best for winners

September 13, 2009
Cory became the first band in over 50 years to win off the number 6 draw on a day when the numbers really did matter for some.


Read

Read impressed by Open standards

September 13, 2009
Our top adjudicator was impressed by the overall standard he heard at the weekend — especially the winners.


Pallhuber

Composer delight at Titan hit

September 13, 2009
Composer Hermann Pallhuber enjoyed all 18 performances of his work on the weekend — and he may well be writing more for bands too.


Gay

Gay enjoys Mahler inspired Open

September 13, 2009
Bram Gay has enjoyed his Mahler over the years — and Saturday was no different.




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


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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