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Hatfield

Kennedy takes step back at Hatfield

October 18, 2014
A new role for euphonium player Andy Kennedy leads to seat swaps at Hatfield.


Fran Calver

New roles on Council

October 18, 2014
The Council of the West of England Brass Band Association has appointed its officers for 2015...


Blidworth

Blidworth enjoys 2014 success

October 18, 2014
Blidworth Welfare Band has already enjoyed a fine 2014 contesting season with the promise of more success to come...


sALE bRASS

Sale doors open

October 18, 2014
Fourth Section Sale Brass is opening its doors ahead of its Rochdale Contest challenge....


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Crossleys

Death of Geoffrey Harrison

October 18, 2014
The death has been reported of the respected bandsman Geoffrey Harrison.


tEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury tipple cheer for 40th birthday

October 18, 2014
The Tewkesbury Band has been enjoying a celebratory 40th birthday tipple this year to go with other great musical projects.


Black Dyke

How Dyke did the 'Double'......

October 17, 2014
BBC Radio 2 has made Black Dyke's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition: The winner

October 15, 2014
One lucky person will be getting their hands on a Geneva Symphony cornet, whilst pothers have been enjoying Mnozil Brass in action.


US flag

Yamaha link with US Open

October 15, 2014
Contest organisers announce bands, adjudicators and major sponsor link for 2014 event.


Arthur Butterworth

Butterworth appearance on Countryfile

October 15, 2014
91 year old composer Arthur Butterworth has made a welcome musical appearance on the BBC television programme 'Countryfile'.


Cornets

Yorkshire Solo Championships cancelled

October 15, 2014
The proposed Yorkshire Solo Championships have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.


Netherlands

International boost for Geneva

October 15, 2014
Investment in business links around the world give Geneva sales boost.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson claims NZ Young Musician title

October 14, 2014
22 year old cornet player Kyle Lawson wins the first New Zealand Young Brass Musician of the Year title in Wellington.


Contest cornets

Strong turn out for Rochdale return

October 14, 2014
The Gothic splendour of Rochdale Town Hall will echo to the sounds of brass band contesting once again...


Hoover Bolton

Hoover helps Water Aid charity

October 14, 2014
The Bolton (Hoover) Band has helped raise money for a wonderful charity.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 14, 2014
More music from Frank — this time from Brass in Concert


Dyke players

Centre Stage Percussion commemorate Dyke Double

October 14, 2014
Centre Stage Percussion celebrate Black Dyke's victory with a Double of their own....


Staffordshire Band

Made in Taiwan for Staffs...

October 14, 2014
The exciting euphonium talent of Tzu-Hsiang Lin takes up his new role as solo euphonium with the Staffordshire Band.


Sandhurst

New recruits at Sandhurst

October 14, 2014
Two new player recruits join Sandhurst in time for immediate promotion...


Torquay

Fine line up for Torquay

October 14, 2014
The 68th annual South West Brass Band Association contest in Torquay has attracted a fine line up of competing bands.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


Michael Fryer

Death of Michael Fryer

October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.


Huw Thomas

Thomas to lead Poulton London masterclass

October 14, 2014
Leyland MD Huw Thomas will led a free open rehearsal masterclass on 'A London Overture' with the help of Poulton-le-Fylde Band. All are welcome!


Skelmanthorpe

Entries now open for Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody

October 14, 2014
The entry list is now open for those who wish to test their musical mettle at the Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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