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Steven Mead

Hungarian rhapsody for Mead

October 17, 2012
Steven Mead is set to gain a new concerto from the pen of the celebrated Hungarian composer Roland Szentpali.


Tredegar in action

Tredegar open doors to Daphnis

October 17, 2012
All England Masters International champion will be opening their Ravel doors on Thursday evening.


Brighosue

National Finals countdown — 3 days to go

October 17, 2012
Can Brighouse & Rastrick join a very select National Club at the Albert Hall on Saturday?


Harper and Cory in action

Cory launch online television channel

October 17, 2012
If you want your fix of all things Cory, then all you have to do is switch on and sit back and enjoy...


Melvin White in action

White to lead Aveley & Newham

October 17, 2012
The experienced Melvin White will make a return to one of his former bands to lead them at the Leicester Contest.


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Top stars set to lead International Wind Festival

October 17, 2012
David Childs, Richard Marshall, Simone Rebello, David Crolwey and Gerard McChrystal to take musical lead in Cardiff.


Boobs and Brass

Brass in a Bacup for Boobies

October 17, 2012
The wonderful girls of Boobs & Brass are doing their bit in Bacup.


Directors at launch

Fodens spread the love

October 17, 2012
British Open champions to play integral part in new music hub provision for children in region.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe hope for fast response to slow entrants

October 17, 2012
There are plenty of prizes up for grabs at the forthcoming Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest — so get your entries in fast.


Royal Albert Hall

2012 Nationals: Results to your mobile

October 16, 2012
We will be sending out the 2012 National Championships (Championship Section) results as a FREE text message.


Albert Hall

National Finals countdown — 4 days to go

October 16, 2012
The last time Barton Town played at the National Finals women had just been elected MPS in Finland and Sheffield Wednesday won the FA Cup. 1907 was a long time ago...


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Foden's Youth ready for concert action

October 16, 2012
After a highly successful first rehearsal, the young players of the Foden's Youth Band are getting ready for their debut performances.


Matthew Thomas

Blackburn seek contemporary approach

October 16, 2012
The Blackburn & Darwen Band hope to explore new and exciting repertoire with the appointment of Matthew Thomas as their composer in residence.


Co-operative Funeralcare

Co-op open their Daphnis doors

October 16, 2012
Scottish champion to hold open rehearsal before trip to Albert Hall.


Jonathan Corry

Corry racks up the miles

October 16, 2012
Enfield Citadel conductor Jonathan Corry is racking up his air miles allowance.


Stafforshire

Staff welcome new trio

October 16, 2012
The Staffordshire Band welcomes a trio of new young players.


Fodens in action

Foden's stars lead East Anglian training

October 16, 2012
The star players of Foden's lead a great day of music making to 84 delegates in Norwich.


Leicester Association

Explosion of entries at Leicester

October 16, 2012
The forthcoming LBBA Contest will be packed with over 70 bands.


Mark Ford

No more Ford lead at Kew

October 16, 2012
The highly respected Mark Ford has decided to announce his conducting retirement with the Kew Band Melbourne.


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Report & Results: 2012 Pogson Bray Entertainment

October 16, 2012
Clifton & Lightcliffe lead the entertainment way at Pogson Bray.


Leicester Association

Report & Results: 2012 LBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest

October 16, 2012
A remarkable turn out of players both young and old provided the musical entertainment in Leicestershire.


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ABBA takes far reaching action over Bolsover incident

October 15, 2012
Adjudicators Association delivers far reaching recommendations and conclusions following Bolsover Festival of Brass Entertainment contest incident.


Dr Nicholas Childs

Tremendous entry for Northern Open

October 15, 2012
There are not many places left up for grabs at next month's Northern Open — with Dr Nicholas Childs one of the men to impress in the box


The Sage Gateshead

New approach at BiC welcomed

October 15, 2012
Event organisers report widespread support — and widespread demand for tickets for Brass in Concert Championship.


West Midland in action

A bit of sparkle adds to Droitwich funds

October 15, 2012
The West Midland Divisional Fellowship Band has helped their Droitwich friends with their corp activities.




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


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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