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New signings

Extra players at Sale

October 03, 2014
Sale Brass has welcomed a number of new signings ahead of a busy contesting season.


Brighouse & Rastrick Band

Chance to see a King direct a King at Brighouse

October 03, 2014
If you want to hear how the Yorkshire champion is doing ahead of its Arthurian challenge then now's your chance....


reg vardy

Tait line extended at Reg Vardy

October 03, 2014
Reg Vardy gain National boost with new signings — and the return of a famous banding name to lead the cornet way...


sIMON dOBSON

Looking for a bit of action packed film music?

October 03, 2014
Simon Dobson's score to the newly restored 1927 film 'The Battles of Coronel and Falklands Islands’ can now be heard in selected cinemas near you.


Lofthoiuse

Lofthouse set to record community employment boost

October 03, 2014
An innovative grant success will see Lofthouse 2000 help local young people gain employment skills.


Marsden

New signings at Marsden

October 03, 2014
Yorkshire Championship contenders boost the ranks with new signings.


Whitburn

Whitburn opt for new man in Boax

October 03, 2014
London Finalists appoint John Boax as their new Resident Conductor.


Letters from Home

Ultimate sacrifice of Accrington Pals commemorated

October 03, 2014
A brand new work by composer Peter Meechan received an evocative premiere in Accrington recently.


Friary Guildford

Friary boost ahead of Albert Hall appearance

October 03, 2014
The Senior Trophy champion adds yet more silverware to their CV ahead of Arthurian battle.


Larkin plaque

Great Yarmouth remember great servant

October 03, 2014
The Great Yarmouth Band is to pay a musical tribute to one of its finest servants.


reg vardy

Reg Vardy to showcase Arthurian stone work

October 02, 2014
The Reg Vardy Band is the latest Albert Hall contender to showcase their sword wielding exploits before they head to London.


LBBA

Report & Results: 2014 Autumn Solo Contest

October 02, 2014
Yet another top class day of solo,duet and ensemble playing at the Leicestershire BBA event in Groby.


Cleethorpes

Blueprint for Geneva success at Cleethorpes

October 02, 2014
The Kingsway Printers Cleethorpes Band is the latest to benefit from Geneva Instrument's blueprint for long term success.


Chris Waters

Signature appearance at Albert Hall

October 02, 2014
The man behind the award winning Ray Farr Signature flugel horn and cornet is making a return to the Albert Hall this year — some something special in tow...


Cathays Brass

Cardiff brass born and bred (and a cup of tea)

October 02, 2014
A new brass band based in Cardiff is set to be launched with a little help from Owen Farr.


fODEN'S

Foden's stars help East Anglian training

October 02, 2014
The players of Foden's Band recently helped lead a training day for brass for the East Anglian BBA.


Alison Balsom

Balsom's pick up and play

October 02, 2014
International trumpet star Alison Balsom is helping to keep music alive in schools with a new initiative.


Fodens

Still time for Foden's entry

October 02, 2014
There is till just enough time left to get your entry in for the Foden's Solo Competition.


Bolsover Festival of Brass

Bolsover ready for banding weekend

October 01, 2014
The revised draws have been released by the contest organisers for the weekend's Bolsover Festival of Brass contests.


Boness and Carriden logo

Report & Results: 2014 Fife Charities

October 01, 2014
The long wait for domestic success comes to an end for Bo'ness & Carriden at Kirkaldy.


Bergeb Brass Band

Bergen set for Big Band bash in Copenhagen

October 01, 2014
Bergen Brass Band is to team up with an old jazz friend for an innovative weekend of music making in the Danish capital.


Poulton

Mixed emotions for Poulton-le-Fylde

October 01, 2014
A new MD and a departing cornet player as Poulton look to the future.


Eccles Borough

New additions to the Eccles musical mix

October 01, 2014
Eccles Borough welcomes a new batch of signings to add strength to its ranks.


Friary Guildford

Report & Results: 2014 scaba Autumn Contest

October 01, 2014
A successful bit of Arthurian sword wielding sees Friary Guildford lead the way at Crawley.


pRESTIGE pROMOTIONS

One Show to focus on banding fraud

September 29, 2014
The BBC 'One Show' is to air a special report on the activities of disqualified directors — with a focus on Grahame Whitehead of Prestige Promotions (UK) Ltd.




British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 6 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 6 • 30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


numbers

Academics look to banding to provide expert analysis

September 6 • The rather dry academic world of Research Excellence Framework analysis has looked at brass band contesting for potential insight...


Dizzy

Dizzy Brasscals set for night club launch in Manchester

September 6 • The award winning events ensemble is headlining a new night club venture close to its spiritual musical home — with plenty of bangers for people to sing-along to.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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