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ibbs sUMMER sCHOOL

Delegates head home from Swansea

August 12, 2012
Banding delegates from all over the globe have enjoyed the sun, music and ice cream in Swansea this week.


Course Director Ian Porthouse

Bolsover success paves way for 2013 repeat

August 10, 2012
The success of the recent Bolsover Brass Summer School means a repeat treat is on the cards for 2013 — so book early!


Aveley & Newham

Aveley & Newham set for Wembley

August 09, 2012
Londoners Aveley & Newham set to play musical role in Rugby League Challenge Cup Final.


nybbs

Scottish Youth celebrate their National success

August 09, 2012
The trio of National Youth Bands of Scotland were on fine form at St Andrews on the weekend.


Exam celebrations at Lanner

August 09, 2012
Lanner & District celebrate twin exam success for players.


Will Druiett

Tuba star leaves Brighouse

August 09, 2012
The success of young tuba star Will Druiett sees departure from Brighouse & Rastrick.


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August 08, 2012
Now there's an additional way you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Albert Hall

Kapitol makes own registry arrangements for National Finals

August 07, 2012
Kapitol takes decision not to use the British Brass Band Registry for National Finals.


Symphony Hall

British Open waives transfer deadline

August 07, 2012
The continued problems at the British Brass Band Registry force the British Open Championship to waive 28 day transfer deadline.


International Summer School

IBBS attracts worldwide students

August 07, 2012
The International Brass Band Summer School continues to attract players from all over the banding world to Swansea.


Allan Ramsay

Co-op appoint Ramsay

August 07, 2012
Scottish Champions Co-operative Funeralcare appoint Allan Ramsay as their new Associate Musical Director.


Welsh Mine

Welsh Miners increase contest work force

August 07, 2012
The Miners Welfare Entertainment Contest gains extra bands in Porthcawl.


Garry Hallas

Hallas heads back to Emley

August 07, 2012
After a highly enjoyable spell as resident conductor at Barton Town, Garry Hallas sets his eyes on Cheltenham with Emley.


Welsh youngsters get a sexy wiggle on

August 06, 2012
It's not all been serious music making on the resent National Youth Band of Wales course.


City of Cardiff in action

Report & Results: 2012 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 06, 2012
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) leads the way twice at the Nationals in Llandow.


Eisteddfod

Television coverage of National Eisteddfod

August 04, 2012
There is live coverage of the brass band competitions at the National Eisteddfod of Wales this weekend.


Newtongrange

New MD at Newtongrange

August 04, 2012
Paul Collis-Smith has been appointed the new MD at former Scottish Champions Newtongrange.


Symphony Hall

Sight and sound for British Open

August 03, 2012
British Open to record bands in action in Birmingham — for both sight and sound.


bfbb LOGO

BFBB AGM date announced

August 03, 2012
The long awaited date of the Annual General Meeting of the British Federation of Brass Bands has been announced.


The Sage Gateshead

Diamond feature at Brass in Concert

August 03, 2012
The diamond anniversary of the National Youth Band of Great Britain is to be celebrated at this year's World of Brass in Concert


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

August 03, 2012
There are some Summer sizzlers waiting to be picked up at Geneva.


National Youth Band logo

Join the National Youth Band for an Open Day

August 03, 2012
There are still some places available to find out more about the National Youth Band at their forthcoming Open Day.


Smithills School logo

Smithills return from triumphant American tour

August 03, 2012
Smithills Schools Senior Band has just enjoyed a triumphant tour to North & South Carolina — making hundreds of new fans on the way.


Nicholas and Robert Childs

Childs reunited at Dyke

August 01, 2012
Dr Robert Childs has accepted the post of Principal Guest Conductor at Black Dyke.


Cornets

Advert: Dennis Todd Music

August 01, 2012
There are some fantastic cornet deals to enjoy from Dennis Todd Music.




Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

April 20 • Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

April 19 • There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

April 19 • Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

April 19 • Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


Linthwaite Band

April 21 • Linthwaite Band is a 4th section contesting Band , with a busy Summer of engagements coming up, and are looking to complete our friendly team, with a back row 2nd cornet player, and are keen to fill the position as soon as possible.


Chinnor Silver

April 21 • Required Percussion and Bass players (Eb or Bb). We are a friendly and ambitious band and have successfully qualified for the second section national finals and also earned promotion to the 1st section in 2026. Come along and help complete our happy team


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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