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Miners Memorial

Senghenydd disaster commemoration gains radio boost

September 29, 2013
David Read MBE and 4BR Editor Iwan Fox on air this morning to help plans for brass bands to commemorate lives lost in the mining indusrty.


City of Coventry

New experimental work set for Coventry premiere

September 29, 2013
A major new work featuring brass band and live surround sound computer music is to be premiered next month by City of Coventry Brass.


Fairey Band

Blue Munich Moon for Fairey

September 29, 2013
Fairey to help try and boost Manchester City's European aspirations with an Acid trip...


JOhn Roberts

Skelmanthope end Roberts tenure

September 29, 2013
Seven year partnership comes to a surprise end as Skelmanthorpe end muscial association with John Roberts.


Tredegar

Tredegar add to Albert Hall ranks

September 29, 2013
Open champions add new faces as they prepare for double bid in Kensington.


Marsden

Marsden set for anniversary contest

September 29, 2013
Marsden Silver announce date of anniversary Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition.


Butlins

Butlins entries coming in

September 29, 2013
There has been a fine response so far for entries to the 2014 Butlins Mineworkers Championship — but more can be accommodated.


Rachel Veitch Straw

Funding focus success for BBE liasion

September 29, 2013
Brass Bands England in funding focus hosted by Foden’s.


Blaenavon Town Band

New MD at Blaenavon

September 29, 2013
James Jones becomes the new MD at Blaenavon.


Dobcross Silver

Family fortunes at Dobcross

September 29, 2013
Several new signings give Dobcross a family player boost.


Bristol East and Kingswood logo

New quartet at Bristol

September 29, 2013
A new quartet of players helps boost the ranks at Bristol East & Kingswood


Yorkshire coat of arms

Time to get your Yorkshire entries in

September 29, 2013
If you want to become the best in Yorkshire then make sure you get your entries in.


Black Dyke

Dyke add new sop and tuba to Queensbury ranks

September 27, 2013
Black Dyke sign up French soprano star and RNCM tuba student as MD starts to reshape English champion.


Paul Duffy

Dyke announce Duffy departure from Queensbury

September 26, 2013
Black Dyke soprano star Paul Duffy will end his seven year association with Queensbury band at the end of the year.


Jonathan Bates

Bates takes solo horn spot at Dyke

September 25, 2013
Jonathan Bates has been appointed the new solo horn at Black Dyke.


Goodwick celebrates

National champions set for domestic battles

September 25, 2013
National champions Tylorstown, Goodwick and Ebbw Valley are amongst the bands taking part in the second leg of the Welsh League Championship in Burry Port next month.


Edward Gregson

Gregson celebration at 2014 North American Championships

September 25, 2013
The music of Edward Gregson will be celebrated at the 2014 North American National Championships.


Leyland logo

Leyland duo get 30 years

September 25, 2013
Stalwart Leyland players Andy Blackledge and Gary Westwood gain recognition for their 30 years of service with the North West champion.


Bob Childs

Childs Summer break

September 24, 2013
Dr Robert Childs has announced that he has ended his connection with the Swansea based International Brass Band Summer School.


Harry Sheppard

Aldbourne's 103 year old token of appreciation

September 24, 2013
The history books at Aldbourne have gained a wonderful century old token of appreciation.


Allen Vizzutti

Advert: Vizzutti in concert

September 24, 2013
There is a wonderful opportunity to hear the great trumpet virtuoso in concert in London in October.


Migty Midget

Advert: Wessex Tubas

September 24, 2013
The Mighty Midget and the Beast can now be bought at Wessex Tubas!


Pogson Bray Contest

Pogson Bray line up announced

September 24, 2013
A full team of 15 bands will be taking part in the forthcoming Pogson Bray Contest.


Death of Arthur Parkinson

September 24, 2013
The death has been announced of north west bandsman Arthur Parkinson.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

September 24, 2013
John Maines celebrates his 350th programme




Herbert

Brass bands on the Telegraph lines

August 31 • The Daily Telegraph's review of Prof Trevor Herbert's new book on brass bands draws a positive future outlook from critic Ivan Hewett.


Insurance

T&R Direct Insurance Services: A guide to brass band insurance

August 31 • Loads of things all bands and players need to know about protecting instruments


Wobplay

Banding classics added to Wobplay

August 31 • A great trio of classic banding releases, a new podcast episode and the chance to look back at this year's Elgar International Festival.


Camborne

Camborne Brass look to raise funds after break-in vandalism

August 31 • A Crowdfunding page has been launched to help Camborne Brass after vandals broke into their bandhall and caused extensive damage.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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