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Death of Brian Heaton

February 21, 2012
The death of former Wingates player Brian Heaton has been announced.


NYBBGB

Open Day opportunity with National Youth Band

February 21, 2012
The National Youth Band of Great Britain is holding an open day as it looks to attract new and old members.


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 21, 2012
CD selections from Frank Renton at the BBC this week.


helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 21, 2012
Music from Chris Helme and Sunday Bandstand.


maines

Radio: World of Brass

February 21, 2012
John Maines has his usual great selection box of music for listeners to enjoy.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

February 21, 2012
Philip Hunt brings us more great brass band music


Death of Fred Gott

February 21, 2012
The death of Fred Gott has been announced.


RAH

More test piece workshops

February 21, 2012
If you want to get a feel for what is in store in Yorkshire and the Midlands then there are more test piece workshops on offer.


OBAF deadline looms

February 20, 2012
As the March 2nd deadline for the 2012 OBAF composition nears, here is a reminder of the details.


Porthcawl

Results: 2012 Welsh Open

February 18, 2012
Stamp of authority sees Tredegar take Welsh Open title for a 10th time at Porthcawl.


Unibrass

Results: 2012 Unibrass

February 18, 2012
Brass United comes top of the class again to retain Unibrass title at Lancaster University.


Porthhcawl

2012 Welsh Open — live

February 18, 2012
4BR is covering the first contest of the year in the Principality live from Porthcawl.


Unibrass

2012 Uni Brass Championship

February 18, 2012
Brass band students from all over the country are at Lancaster University to find out which one coes top of the results table.


Emmerick

van Emmerick Phd signals celebration

February 15, 2012
Australian euph star adds a PhD to his CV.


Stavanger

Stavanger seek new MD after Larson departure

February 15, 2012
The Stavanger Band will be looking for a new resident MD when three years of Larson benefit comes to an end.


Flixton

Flixton five

February 15, 2012
Five new faces join the Flixton ranks ahead of Blackpool.


New MD at Torbay

February 15, 2012
Dennis Frere-Smith is the new MD at Torbay Brass.


Results: 2012 North Wales BBA Solo, Duet & Quartet

February 15, 2012
Over 120 players turned out in North Wales for a great day of contesting in Caernafon.


aLBERT hALL

Area test piece workshops!

February 15, 2012
If you want to listen to the test pieces for Blackpool and Bradford you can thanks to some great Area open workshops in Warrington, Saddleowrth, Elland and Skelmanthorpe.


Fodens

Foden's helping hand to youth

February 15, 2012
Foden's stars help prepare Bolton and Astley Youth Bands for forthcomig National Youth Championships.


Drighlington

Drighlington Brassed Off

February 15, 2012
The members of the Drighlington Band have been tredding the boards of late...


Freckleton

Two new Freckles spotted in time for Blackpool

February 15, 2012
The Freckleton Band has signed two new players in time for their Blackpool appearance.


Webb heads for Marple

February 15, 2012
Star trombonist takes over the helm at Marple.


Burry Port

Results: 2012 Burry Port Brass Solo & Ensemble

February 15, 2012
There was a great turn out of talent in West Wales as Burry Port celebrated its first Solo & Ensemble Day in style.


Leyland

Leyland looking renew old acquaintances

February 15, 2012
Leyland to celebrate new home coming with old friends...




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


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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