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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.




Wilfred Heaton

Heaton biography launch at RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 9 • Paul Hindmarsh's much anticipated biography of the enigmatic 'Contest Music' composer is to be launched at the RNCM event later this month.


Woodbridge Band

Gray inspires Woodbridge outlook

January 9 • Russell Gray headed to Suffolk recently to bring his brand of back to basics to inosire the players of wOODBRIDGE eXCELSIOR.


Wantage

New cornet leads at Wantage

January 9 • Russell Jackson take over the principal cornet role with Wantage Silver as Richard Selvidge takes new repiano role and the band welcomes a new student recruit.


Frairy Brass

Friary aid to Macmillan Cancer Care

January 9 • Despite the icy cold the great efforts of Friary Brass players helped raise funds for their chosen charity.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


West Wycombe Brass Band

January 10 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Cornets and Horns (negotiable) and a Flugelhorn player. All ages and standards are very welcome. Friendly Band in Buckinghamshire Village. Instruments provided if required. Own Bandroom.


Harlow Brass Band

January 10 • We are a friendly and welcoming band who hold our own Spring and Christmas concerts. We also play at various local events throughout the year. We have vacancies for BACK ROW CORNETS, TROMBONES and PERCUSSION.


Epping Forest Band

January 10 • We are a friendly 3rd section band that have a vacancy for a solo horn to complete our line up. We perform in a variety of gigs and contests throughout the year. Our band hut is located close to Epping tube station and easy access for the M11.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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