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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.




Flowers band celebrating their historic European triumph

World Rankings: June 2026

June 22 • Flowers bloom as Gloucester band reach No. 1 in the world after historic European triumph.


GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21 • The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21 • The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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