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On air

No Frank over Christmas

November 04, 2014
There will be be no late night sound of Frank Renton over the Christmas period...


Tullis Russell Mills

Report & Results: 2014 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 04, 2014
Tullis Russell Mills carry on their great contesting form with a touch of Love & War in Peebles.


Verwood

Report & Results: 2014 SWBBA Torquay Contest

November 03, 2014
An excellent day of music making and plenty of well deserved awards were presented in Torquay on the weekend — led by Verwood Concert Brass.


David Childs

Radio broadcast rounds off hectic musical weekend for Childs

November 02, 2014
From Switzerland via Birmingham and Manchester to Cardiff all in one hectic musical weekend for euphonium virtuoso David Childs...


unite

Report & Results: 2014 Wychavon Festival of Brass

November 02, 2014
Warm weather, great support, fine music making and even a pig roast as Wychavon enjoys a great contesting 25th birthday.


withington

2014 SIDDIS Entertainment

November 02, 2014
Full results from Norway as Stavanger and Allan Withington take the Elite title.


De-Bazuin Celebrate

Report & Results: 2014 Dutch National Championships

November 02, 2014
De Bazuin shock rivals to tame Simon Dobson's Lone Wolf to claim national title and book place at 2015 Europeans


Paul Bennett Fodens Solo

Report & Results: 2014 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest

November 01, 2014
There was plenty of wonderful music making on show in Sandbach on the weekend — led by the experienced horn player Paul Bennett.


Raw bras rnet

Raw Brass makes Norwegian debut

October 31, 2014
Raw Brass flugel and cornet to make debut at premier Norwegian entertainment contest this weekend in Stavanger.


FodensAWard

Sandbach set to be ablaze to the sound of solos

October 31, 2014
The fourth Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet competition takes place this weekend


Logo

Every Wych way for 4BR

October 29, 2014
4BR will be in Wychavon, Sandbach and Utrecht this weekend bringing you the action and reports from three significant brass band events.


Yorkshire

Adjudication change at Bradford

October 29, 2014
There has been a change in the adjudication team for the Fourth Section Area contest in Yorkshire next year.


Dr Roy Newsome

Salford and RNCM Bands unite for Brass Symposium

October 29, 2014
The brass bands of the University of Salford and the RNCM combine for a brass symposium in November — with a musical reminder of the work of the great Roy Newsome.


Brass Ten

Take 10 at Skipton

October 29, 2014
Skipton Brass expands its musical horizons with a new ten piece ensemble...


On air

On the 11th day of Christmas...

October 29, 2014
On the 11th day of Christmas this year there will be no Frank Renton with Listen to the Band.


Michael Chapman

National winner presented with cornet prize

October 29, 2014
Michael Chapman has just received his Geneva Symphony cornet after his National win backing Black Dyke at the Albert Hall.


Hallobone

Win the spookiest trombone in the world

October 29, 2014
Normans Musical Instruments have come up with a brilliant one off trombone to win — all in time for Halloween...


Emley

No vacancies sign up at Emley

October 28, 2014
A busy concert and contest time and some great signings and moves keeps the seats full at Emley.


Santas

Last call for Santa's contest pay day

October 28, 2014
There are just five places up for grabs if you want to have the chance of dipping into Santa's contesting prize sack...


David Childs

Concerto travels for Childs

October 28, 2014
David Childs will be making flying stops in Switzerland, Birmingham, Denmark and maybe back in Wales with a bit of luck...


Trevada Music

Double stop for Trevada

October 28, 2014
Trevada Music will be on hand at Torquay and Wychavon this weekend — just perfect for some early Xmas shopping...


Newhall Band

Newhall take to Open Road for Poppy Appeal

October 28, 2014
The Newhall Band has linked up with the successful folk group Open Road to help raise money for the 2014 Poppy Appeal.


Youth shines

Young stars shine in Salford

October 28, 2014
Some pretty impressive young stars certainly shone in Salford on the weekend.


Desford

Desford link to Davoren drive and style

October 28, 2014
Tom Davoren has been appointed the full time MD of Desford as Midlanders look ahead to exciting expansion in 2015...


ADAM fREY

Frey for free at US Open Championships

October 28, 2014
American euphonium virtuoso Adam Frey will be presenting a free masterclass clinic at the forthcoming US Open Championships.




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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