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American flasg

Lone star state for Tredegar

May 17, 2012
Masters champion in ground breaking American partnership with ambitious Texas Star Band in Dallas.


Shirley

Titanic remembered at Shirley

May 17, 2012
The loss of the great liner has been remembered with an unique composition from the pen of David Bishop-Rowe.


Steve Sykes

Sykes returns to Camborne

May 17, 2012
Steve Sykes takes up professional MD role as Camborne announce new conducting team.


Methodist celebration

May 17, 2012
The National Methodist Youth Band has been celebrating its 25th birthday.


Torgny Hanson

England welcomes Swedish tour

May 17, 2012
Torgny Hanson and the Stockholm South Band of the Salvation Army are currently on tour in the UK.


Raven's perch at Brackley

May 17, 2012
Adrian Raven is the new MD at the Brackley & District Band.


Chairman Iestyn Davies

Forum Chairman delighted at growing Welsh success

May 15, 2012
The top man of Welsh banding has much to be proud about he tells 4BR after Spring Festival success.


Looking into the score

Lippeatt gains positive feedback on trainee roles

May 15, 2012
ABBA Chairman reports that there has been a positive feedback on routes into adjudication.


MADhurst Festival set for new commissions

May 15, 2012
The popular MADhurst Festival will feature two new brass band commissions.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe set to illuminate Holmfirth

May 15, 2012
There are some great attractions for young and old at the forthcoming Holmfirth Arts Festival — including some light and sound from Skelmanthorpe.


Hebden Bridge Logo

Hebden Bridge set for more march and hymns

May 15, 2012
The popular Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest will take place in June — so get your entries in...


Shrewsbury Band logo

Shrewsbury add further to charity funds

May 15, 2012
Shrewsbury Brass continues to raise funds for charitable causes.


Derek Garner of Loxley Band

Loxley stalwart celebrates 70 years service

May 15, 2012
Derek Garner has just notched up a remarkable 70 years of service with the Loxley Silver Band.


Wellington Telford in action

Home return for Wellington

May 15, 2012
Wellington (Telford) Brass has made its long awaited return home.


Wardle Youth players

Five live for Wardle

May 15, 2012
Five ensembles from Wardle High School will perform at the Music for Youth Festival in Birmingham in July.


Smithills logo

Theme and variations for Smithills

May 15, 2012
Smithills Schools Senior Band to perform at top American theme park on US tour.


John Belton

Imps welcome Belton sop

May 15, 2012
Sop star John Belton heads to Yorkshire Imps from EYMS.


Riviera Centre Torquay

Torquay open for invitations

May 15, 2012
SWBBA Open Championships to be held in Torquay in November.


John Packer and Denis Wick

Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments

May 14, 2012
There has been a great response to our great prize — so why not give it a go and get your hands on some very special mutes from Denis Wick.


Martin Ellerby

Ellerby's Electra chosen as Open test

May 14, 2012
Marin Ellerby's 'Electra' has been chosen as the set work for the 2102 British Open Championship as Besson pledge further support.


Mark Wilkinson

Wilkinson honoured by presentation

May 14, 2012
Mark Wilkinson, one of the great principal cornet players of top class banding has been honoured by his peers.


The Royal Albert Hall

National Finals test pieces announced

May 14, 2012
A set of exciting works will be used at the National Finals this year — headed by Howard Snell's epic Ravel arrangement.


Who will decide the destiny of the trophy this year?

National judges announced

May 14, 2012
It's Snell, Cosh and Farr for London, with Renton, Wadsworth, Davies, White, Wilkinson, Maines, Kilroy and Hardy for Cheltenham.


2012 Grand Shield winners Hepworth

Report & Results: 2012 Spring Festival

May 12, 2012
Hepworth makes emphatic return to British Open with Beaumaris at their side as Northop and Wakefield take Cup and Trophy titles.


whit friday

2012 Whit Friday details announced

May 11, 2012
The details of this year's Whit Friday contests taking place on Friday 1st June have been released.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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