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Nicholas Childs

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to winning conductor Prof Nicholas Childs after leading Black Dyke to Legendary glory...


Albert Hall

Interview with the three National adjudicators

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the trio of National adjudicators — Michael Bach, Derek Broadbent and Stephen Roberts on how the title was won and lost...


black dyke national trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Championships of Great Britain

October 11, 2014
Black Dyke create new legends as Prof Nicholas Childs leads the Queensbury band to the 2014 double.


Tape measure

Don't be a victim of brass band identity theft!

October 10, 2014
If you want to ensure you are never mixed up with another band then get in touch with Your Logo Here straight away.


Butlins

Very last call for Butlins

October 10, 2014
If you are in any doubt about Butlins 2015 then you must call Brian Eggleshaw now — otherwise you will miss out.


Brass for Africa

Warwick generosity helps two great causes

October 10, 2014
UniBrass and Brass for Africa are given a boost thanks to the generosity of people enjoying the music at the University of Warwick.


Trevada

Trevada to put its feet up in London

October 10, 2014
Why not come along and say hello to everyone at Trevada — as for once they enjoy a contest day in wonderful comfort...


Band Supplies

Championship winning deals at Band Supplies

October 10, 2014
You can't get better get Championship winning deals this weekend than with Band Supplies — not even at the Albert Hall.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 10, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Draw

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 10, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Wales

Last call for Merthyr rising

October 10, 2014
The last call has gone out for entries for the final leg of the 2014 Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil.


Skipton Brass

Skipton helped to reach their Zenith

October 10, 2014
Great support from a local company aims to help Skipton Brass reach the Zenith of its future potential.


Great Western Youth

Hard graft pays off for Great Western Youth

October 10, 2014
All the hard work has paid off for the talented young players of the Great Western Youth Band...


Old Royston

Not quite a teetotal celebration for Royston

October 10, 2014
Royston Town Band hopes not to quite live up to one of its former identities as it reaches the grand age of 150...


Dave Collins

New theme for Brass Factor

October 10, 2014
The innovative Brass Factor competition will have a new theme tune this year thanks to composer Dave Collins...


Menai Bridge

120 not out for Menai Bridge

October 10, 2014
The oldest brass band on Anglesey is set to enjoy a significant milestone.


Kensington Gore

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 09, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 09, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Bilton Silver Band

It's not hotting up at Bilton...

October 09, 2014
It seems that there will always be cool heads in rehearsal at Bilton from now on...


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 09, 2014
More late night music to enjoy from Frank at the BBC...


Sheona White

White joins Geneva artist team

October 08, 2014
Tenor horn star Sheona White joins the international artist team at Geneva Musical Instruments.


Abergynolwyn

How Green is my Valley….

October 08, 2014
A warm brass band welcome gives former Foden's tuba star Phil Green the perfect start to a new life in Wales...


bLACK dYKE

The age of micro-technology reaches Queensbury...

October 08, 2014
Black Dyke's MD Prof Nicholas Childs leads the way with a touch of GoPro technology conducting....


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe reveal Regent Hall set

October 08, 2014
If you want to hear Grimethorpe in action before the Legend of King Arthur then get to Regent Hall on Friday night for some favourites.


Steven Mead

Mead set for more wine and brass...

October 08, 2014
Euphonium star Steven Mead is set to renew his love of fine wine and music making with his friends at Spanish Brass.




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


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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