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Report & Results: 2013 Cecil Oughton Solo Contest

April 08, 2013
There was a fine turn out of talented performers for the 68th running of the Cecil Oughton Senior Slow Melody Contest in Dalmellington


Oliver Waespi

New Waespi Concerto set for premiere

April 08, 2013
A brand new Euphonium Concerto by composer Oliver Waespi is due to be premièred in Switzerland this week by Thomas Rüedi.


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More Ambassadorial work for YABBA

April 08, 2013
The Young Ambassadors Band of Great Britain continues to enjoy its wonderful musical role.


Market Rasen

Needham leaves RESDEV Market Rasen

April 08, 2013
The successful partnership between Alan Needham and RESDEV Market Rasen Band has come to an end.


Peter Bassano

Bassano and Graves take the lead at Cambridge

April 08, 2013
Peter Bassano and Richard Graves will spearhead the musical direction of City of Cambridge Band.


Dave Langley

University posting for Langley

April 08, 2013
Rising Welsh conducting star set to lead Cardiff University Brass Band.


English National TROPHIES

BBE looks forward to English National

April 07, 2013
Brass Bands England is looking forward to what they hope will be a great weekend of music making in Birmingham at the English Nationals in June.


Shrewsbury Brass

When the boat comes in...

April 07, 2013
Shrewsbury Brass help the RNLI continue to save lives on the seas.


Fodens in action

Foden's announce percussion partnership

April 07, 2013
Double champions team up with Bergerault percussion.


PLC in action

Cornish youth inspired by PLC lead

April 07, 2013
The Cornish Youth Band has been enjoying a great Ester Course led by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.


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Harrogate flooded with success

April 07, 2013
The flood doors to success have literally opened for the hard working Harrogate Band.


Siana Rouse

Long term future bears 9 year old fruit at Lanner

April 07, 2013
Lanner & District Silver Band's commitment to the long term development of their young (and old) playing talent has started to pay off


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SBBA gains media plaudits

April 06, 2013
The innovative work of the Scottish Brass Band Association is gaining widespread media coverage.


Grethe Tonheim

Top ten in Bergen

April 06, 2013
A new Norwegian brass ensemble made up of many leading brass band players such as Grethe Tonheim is set to make their debut appearance.


Boobs and Brass in action

Dancing Boobs featured on Sky television...

April 06, 2013
The wonderful girls of Boobs & Brass have been strutting their stuff on Sky television.


BTM Band

BTM play their part in Senghenydd centenary

April 06, 2013
The BTM Band has played its part in the musical reminder of the centenary of the most infamous mining disaster in British industrial history.


Winter Gardens

North West confirm Finals representatives

April 06, 2013
The official list of bands that will represent the North West Region at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham has now been confirmed.


Brass in Concert

Judges announced for Brass in Concert

April 06, 2013
The adjudication team for this year's Brass in Concert Championship have been announced.


PLC in action

Welsh workshop debut for PLC

April 06, 2013
Paul Lovatt-Cooper will be leading a workshop in Cardiff later this month.


Thank you cakes

Pass the baton at Test Valley Youth

April 06, 2013
The baton has been passed into new hands at Test Valley Youth — with the help of some tasty cakes...


Poynton Youth

New faces at VBS Poynton

April 06, 2013
VBS Poynton hope to build on encouraging Blackpool outing with help of new signings.


Fodens in action

Advert: Foden's release new DVD

April 06, 2013
A fantastic DVD of Foden's memorable Manchester Cathedral concert has now been released.


Brass Bands England

BBE responds to no confidence proposals

April 06, 2013
The board of Brass Bands England has responded to the possible steps taken towards a vote of no confidence led by David W Ashworth and Kevin Holdgate.


eBBA tROPHY

European set works announced

April 06, 2013
The intriguing list of own choice selections to be played by the bands at the European Championships in Oslo have been announced.


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Lofthouse lead mining memorial

April 06, 2013
The Lofthouse 2000 Band has played their part in remembering a terrible mining tragedy that took place 40 years ago.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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