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Gavin Higgins

Leading composers shortlisted for British Composer Awards

October 26, 2012
Simon Dobson, Kenneth Hesketh, Andy Scott, Gavin Higgins and Emily Howard are short listed for British Composer Awards.


Birchfield Music

Advert: Birchfield Music

October 26, 2012
Birchfield Music will be at the forthcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest — so make sure you seek us out!


Russell Gray

Gray takes Presidential lead

October 26, 2012
Russell Gray to take a proactive lead in his new role as President of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors.


Regent Brass

Diversity celebration for Regent Brass

October 26, 2012
A major new work celebrating one of London's most diverse areas is set to be commissioned by Regent Brass.


Lucy Pankhurst

Pankhurst to write Wingates Concerto Grosso

October 26, 2012
British Composer Award winner Lucy Pankhurst is to write a 'Concerto Grosso' for three former Wingates euphonium stars.


Greater Gwent

Greater Gwent looking for entries

October 26, 2012
The popular Greater Gwent Youth Festival is looking to pack the sections out — so get in touch.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

October 26, 2012
More great music from John Maines


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 26, 2012
Early Christmas entertainment from Frank at the BBC


Yorkshire Area

Yorkshire judges announced

October 25, 2012
The men in the box at St George's Hall in March 2013 have been revealed by the Yorkshire Regional Committee.


sbba logo

Wallace set for keynote in Stirling

October 25, 2012
The great trumpet player John Wallace is to give the keynote speech at this year's Scottish Brass Band Association Annual Conference.


Fodens in action

Foden's overwhlemed by congratulations

October 25, 2012
The historic Double has brought congratulations from all over the banding world for Foden's — and a huge boost in profile.


Young player

Report & Results: 2012 DCBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet

October 25, 2012
A fine turn out of playing talent in the North East with prizes galore for the competitors.


Katrina Marzella

Marzella magic boost for youngest Lions

October 25, 2012
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is to work with the youngsters of the Lions Youth Beginner's Band.


Jonathan Bates

Bates to link with Peebles

October 25, 2012
Black Dyke horn star Jonathan Bates is to link up with the Peebles Development Band.


Hamonds Saltaire

Hammonds leeds with building apprenticeship

October 25, 2012
Hammonds Saltaire link with Leeds Building Society for musical apprenticeship scheme.


Nigel Seaman in action

Seaman’s mission at Burry Port

October 25, 2012
The vastly experienced Nigel Seaman will lead Burry Port's mission to claim Welsh League title and future success.


The new percussion van

White van Band

October 25, 2012
Smithills to go the extra mile with new van sponsor


Soundhouse Brass

Shead to build at Soundhouse

October 25, 2012
Davis Shead has been appointed as the new MD at Soundhouse Brass in Plymouth.


Cowes Concert Band

New Cowes recruits

October 25, 2012
The Cowes Concert Band has welcomed a brace of new recruits.


Foden's Celebrate on stage at the Royal Albet Hall

How Foden's did the 'Double'

October 24, 2012
BBC Radio 2 has made Foden's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to.


4br qUIZ LOGO

4BR National Finals Quiz

October 23, 2012
Five lucky winners will get their hands on Steven Mead’s ‘Diamonds’ CD after answering our tricky National Finals quiz question.


Don't chicken out

No kidding: Facts, figures and Foden's at the Nationals

October 23, 2012
Foden's victory at the Royal Albert Hall threw up a few interesting facts and figures...


Bugler

Rifles at the ready for McElligott

October 23, 2012
Over 300 musicians perform a new work at the Albert Hall by Sandhurst MD, Ian McElligott.


Brass player enjoy themslevs

Selkirk ready for cross borders battle

October 23, 2012
The 12th annual Borders Entertainment Contest has attracted a record entry of 22 bands from across land and sea.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Grimey bolt the door

October 23, 2012
The full up signs are out for the forthcoming Grimethorpe led Brass & Percussion workshop day.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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