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Eggleshaw retires after 53 years service

May 12, 2011
One of the banding movement's top organisers calls it a local day — but not at Butlins.


Baker

Last call for Trom Day

May 12, 2011
There are just four paces left up for grabs at the British Trombone Society Workshop this weekend.


Brighouse Festival of Brass

May 12, 2011
Details have been released of the forthcoming Brighouse Festival of Brass.


Luddington

Madness in Yorkshire

May 12, 2011
If you are looking how to get your hands on some funding, then go along and hear the BFBB's Terry Luddington in action.


Wilsden

30th celebrations for Wilsden

May 12, 2011
The Wilsden Band recently enjoyed a wonderful night of 30th anniversary celebrations.


Smithills

Smithills complete third CD

May 12, 2011
Smithills Schools Senior Band complete third CD — and all in time for Christmas!


Coleshill

Coleshill's new look

May 12, 2011
Coleshill Town Band set to unveil a new look...


Wadsworth

Results: Elland Slow Melody & Quartet

May 12, 2011
A great turn out for Kevin Wadsworth to enjoy with players aged 8 to 80 at Elland.


Results: NEMBBA Slow Melody

May 12, 2011
There was a great turn out of playing talent at South Normanton recently.


Cawston

Results: 2011 East Anglian BBA

May 12, 2011
There was a decent turn out of bands at the recent East Anglian BBA Spring Festival headed by Cawston Band.


Abergavenny

Results: 2011 SEWBBA Ebbw Vale

May 07, 2011
Abergavenny head the prize list at Ebbw Vale, with section wins for City of Cardiff, Llywdcoed, Goodwick, Oakdale and Melingriffith Juniors.


Whycherley

Wycherley retires from top level banding

May 07, 2011
Alan Wycherley has told 4BR of his decision to retire from Championship Section banding.


Wrexham Brass

Wrexham to appeal against Regional ban

May 07, 2011
Wrexham Brass (Glyndwr) to appeal against ‘kangaroo court’ ban from Welsh Regional Championships.


Leeds huge bandstand series

May 07, 2011
The parks and bandstands in Leeds will resonate to the sound of music this Summer.


Bridgewater Hall

Bands ready for Bridgewater Hall

May 07, 2011
There is a great line up of talent on show at the Bridgewater Hall this Sunday. But get there early!


Wilson

Prestigious Award for Wilson

May 07, 2011
Student Timothy Wilson wins Stainer & Bell Award for Brass composition.


Flemish Open set to welcome Brits

May 07, 2011
The organisers of the 2012 Flemish Open wish to welcome bands from all over the banding globe — especially Britain.


Royal Fanfare at Cardiff New Brass Festival

May 07, 2011
William and Kate's trumpeters set to appear at Cardiff New Brass Festival.


Life Award at Lanner

May 07, 2011
Tuba player Shaun Jenkin awarded Life Membership for sterling work at Lanner.


City of Birmingam

City of Brum Composers Competition

May 07, 2011
City of Birmingham Band launches composer's competition.


City of Sheffield concert awards

May 07, 2011
The City of Sheffield Awards have been dished out after a successful season of band club concerts.


Doyle

Doyle set for Scots box

May 07, 2011
John Doyle will be the man in the box at the first Irvine & Dreghorn slow melody contest later this month.


Death of Gordon Dorman

May 07, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Gordon Doorman


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

May 07, 2011
More great music from Frank at the BBC.


Bolsover

Bolsover set for record Festival

May 04, 2011
The Bolsover Festival of Brass is set to become even bigger and better this year — and your bands can be a part of it too.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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