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SBBA announces new Apprentice Adjudicator Scheme

March 08, 2013
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced the launch of its new Apprentice Adjudication Scheme — and is looking for candidates.


BBANZ

BBANZ announce Helen Hoy as new Executive Officer

March 08, 2013
The experienced Helen Hoy has become the new Executive Officer of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon revival continues with top sop

March 08, 2013
The upturn in fortunes for the band from the Welsh World Heritage town continues with the appointment of a new soprano player and CD release.


Macclesfield

Results: Macclesfield Slow Melody Contest

March 08, 2013
There was a great turn out of young playing talent in Macclesfield recently.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

March 08, 2013
More music from the heartland of Yorkshire that reaches all corners of the globe from Chris Helme.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

March 08, 2013
More music from Frank at the BBC...


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4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz

March 07, 2013
There's another great prize to be won with our quiz sponsored this week by Ev-entz — just by guessing, who will win the top section battle in Torquay


Pershore

Wychavon contest in future jeopardy

March 07, 2013
The future of one of the best run, most popular brass band contests is in serious jeopardy — unless practical help is forthcoming.


Tubarama

Childs set for World Record attempt

March 07, 2013
Black Dyke Director of Music to lead Tubarama World Record attempt at York Racecourse in June.


Grimethorpe Youth in action

Grimethorpe set to inspire once again

March 07, 2013
The third meeting of the Grimethorpe Besson Youth Band will take place this weekend.


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SBBA announced Conductor Workshops

March 07, 2013
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced their latest Conductor Workshop events led by Ian Porthouse and Nigel Boddice MBE


Dean Evans

Evans shoulders change in Wales

March 07, 2013
The need for shoulder surgery means conductor Dean Evans will miss the Welsh Regional Championships as Huw Cole and Gary Davies step in to help.


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Brass Bands England vows to carry on Registry fight

March 06, 2013
English bands are urged to stay loyal and avoid making payments to the Kapitol backed Brass Band Players Registry.


Tuberama

Advert: Wessex Tubas

March 06, 2013
Winners and world records for Wessex Tubas.


Cory

Cory announces next stage of youth initiative

March 06, 2013
Welsh champions to launch Cory Academy to invigorate regional banding.


Ern Kleer

Report & Results: 2013 Ern Keller Memorial Contest

March 06, 2013
18 year old Jonathan Ramsay claims prestigious Ern Keller title as St Mary's Band Club Brass adds Band of the Year crown.


Dobcross Youth

Dobcross Scope for success

March 06, 2013
The young players of Dobcross Youth Band have raised money for a wonderful charity.


Open the box

Banker's bonus for MD

March 06, 2013
One MD has had the better of a mysterious television banker...


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New identity for Thoresby Youth

March 06, 2013
The former Thoresby Youth Band has been renamed Sherwood Forest Brass after they settle into their new home and grow lots of little acorns for the future.


Ben Tubb

Tubb enjoying Big Apple life

March 06, 2013
Composer Ben Tubb is enjoying life in New York City — although he is missing the pressure of the Area Championships too.


Next Generation

The Next Generation enjoy St David celebration

March 06, 2013
BTM Band's Next Generation has been providing plenty of Welsh inspired entertainment.


Flixton in action

New faces at Flixton

March 06, 2013
Flixton strengthen their line-up ahead of Regional challenge in Blackpool this weekend.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

March 06, 2013
There is plenty of great music to enjoy this weekend from John Maines.


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Bolsover boosted by Arts grant

March 06, 2013
The brass banding arts have been given a huge boost over the next two years in Bolsover.


Scottish entertainment

West Lothian set for BiC format change

March 06, 2013
Scotland's premier entertainment contest to copy judging format of UKs top event.




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


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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