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Scottish youth set for Easter course

March 26, 2013
The talented players of the Scottish Youth Brass Band are getting ready to enjoy a three day Easter Course under the baton of Philip Harper.


John Packer

Advert: John Packer Ltd

March 26, 2013
New building work means more space, more instruments and more brilliant deals to be found at John Packer


Brighouse

Brighouse thanks Yorkshire grit

March 26, 2013
Despite the terrible weather the hardy supporters of Brighouse & Rastrick came out in force for their latest 'Spring' concert...


Tubby the Tuba

Advert: Wessex Tubas

March 26, 2013
Tubby the Tuba provides the family fun thanks to Ian Foster.


Camborne

Workshops ready at Camborne

March 26, 2013
Players from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be helping with a workshop with Camborne Band.


Winter Gardens

Spring Festival line ups announced

March 25, 2013
The runners & riders for the 93rd Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool have been announced.


Derek Watkins

Death of Derek Watkins

March 25, 2013
The death has been announced of one of the world's great trumpet players Derek Watkins.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

March 25, 2013
The very best euphonium players make the very best Harmony Music with Geneva.


Leigh Baker

Baker takes Main road to Carlton

March 25, 2013
Leigh Baker is to take up the MD role at Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band


Mark Harrison

Harrison's American Dream

March 25, 2013
The wonderful sounds of one of Norway's leading brass ensembles is set to be heard in the USA — led by former Fairey sop star Mark Harrison.


Leyland win the North West title

Leyland put brains to the Oslo test

March 25, 2013
The Leyland Band is putting their brains as well as their musical talent to the test as they look forward to Oslo.


Black Dyke in action

Advert: Black Dyke Band

March 23, 2013
No snow problems for Black Dyke as they head for Cardiff this evening.


Tine Thing Helseth

Norwegian trumpet star set for Chethams

March 23, 2013
Tine Thing Helseth set to visit Chetham's School of Music


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Money worries threaten Archive future

March 23, 2013
Concerns grow as day to day running costs of the Brass Band Archive have reached a critical level.


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EBBA scraps B Section for Oslo

March 23, 2013
Euro Youth Championship set for Perth as EBBA scraps B Section and opts for a bit of pond life in Oslo...


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Tredegar sign percussion star

March 23, 2013
Masters champions sign leading percussion star Gavin Pritchard.


Sterling Instruments

Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments

March 23, 2013
There will be an incredible Sterling Silver night of legendary euphonium stars and Foden's Band to help celebrate 25 years of Sterling Musical Instruments.


Cai Isfryn

Beaumaris thanks to old boy Isfryn

March 23, 2013
Beaumaris thankful for an old Welsh connection in London.....


VBS Poynton

Poynton ends up Short

March 23, 2013
Promotion at work means that Colin Short has announced has departed from Vernon Building Society Poynton.


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Scots revamp Festival weekends

March 23, 2013
The ever inventive Scottish Brass Band Association has tweaked its Scottish Festival of Brass Championship to cope with the increasing numbers.


Staffordshire Band

Staffs welcome back tuba star

March 23, 2013
Tuba star Tony Whittingham made a spectacular return to his old band at Bedworth.


Christopher Bond

Puffing Devil to be heard in Cornwall

March 23, 2013
Composer Christopher Bond's tribute to the great locomotive inventor Richard Trevithick will be heard in Cornwall later this year.


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Blidworth celebrates final return

March 23, 2013
Hard work and a sponsorship boost leads Blidworth to Cheltenham.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

March 23, 2013
More great music from John Maines.


Chris Davis

Last reminder for Dr Chris Davis workshop

March 22, 2013
There are just a few tickets remaining to grab a place on the exciting John Packer Brass Band Workshop led by Dr Chris Davis.




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


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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