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Smithills

Smithills send shoppers packing

December 24, 2014
An M&S musical tradition from Smithills helps shoppers spend a little more of their hard earned cash, and the band gain extra fund raising...


NYSB

New York Staff Band set for first North Wales visit

December 24, 2014
The New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be making their first visit to North Wales in their 125 year history next year.


Bnatock and Woolley

Film star banders...?

December 22, 2014
Can you come up with a better pairing than Granville Bantock and Monty Woolley as a never to be seen together film pairing? There's a prize in it if you can...


Surprise surprise

Surprise, Surprise for Medway

December 21, 2014
The Medway Band will be helping Holly Willoughby bring a festive surprise or two to people this Christmas...


Urban Play

Sign up for Urban Play now!

December 21, 2014
If you and your friends sign up for the free Urban Play App from Buffet Group you could be 'on line' for a fantastic exclusive prize...


Grimethorpe youth

Music to save Grimethorpe

December 20, 2014
The role of Grimethorpe Colliery Band in helping support the musical future of its local community will be spotlighted on Radio 4 this Christmas.


Eikanger

Eikanger excellence gains Arts Council support

December 20, 2014
Eikanger Bjorsvik's continued commitment to promoting new brass band repertoire and artistic endeavours gains Arts Council backing in Norway.


Cornets

Llanrug enjoy 61 year old taste of success

December 20, 2014
The Llanrug Band is still celebrating a long, long, overdue title winning success...


European Trophy

2015 Euro Championship tickets on sale

December 20, 2014
Tickets for the 2015 European Brass Band Championships in Freiburg in Germany go on sale.


nasuwt

New duo to lead Riverside assault

December 20, 2014
Stephen Malcolm and Dave Roberts will lead the musical assault of NASUWT Riverside in 2015.


btm

BTM bring Christmas cheer to young and old

December 20, 2014
A resurgent BTM Band organisation has been showing their local supporters that they continue to thrive — especially with musical Christmas spirit.


Bodmin

Death of Alan Jenkin

December 20, 2014
4BR has been informed of the death of former Bodmin and Stantonbury Brass MD, Alan Jenkin


dAVID dAWS

Seattle thanks to Daws

December 20, 2014
David Daws has just returned home from a Thanksgiving musical visit to Seattle.


aMBOISE

Swiss and Norwegian flavour to French Open

December 20, 2014
There is to be a distinct Swiss and Norwegian flavour to the music making at the French Open over the next couple of years...


Sandhurst

Sandhurst parade their new CD release

December 20, 2014
The Sandhurst Band is looking forward to their top flight return in 2015 with an impressive bit of musical backing...


SEWBBA

Plenty to discuss for South East Wales AGM

December 20, 2014
The bands at the AGM of the South East Wales Brass Band Association will have plenty to discuss on their agenda...


On air

Radio: World of Brass

December 19, 2014
Great music to enjoy over the Christmas period with John Maines.


John Packer JP175 flugel

Christmas Quiz: Sponsored by John Packer Musical Instruments

December 18, 2014
How would you like to get your hands on a fantastic JP175 flugel horn worth over £400, in time for the start of the 2015 contesting year?


pATRICK vERGERES

Yamaha announce new Neo artist

December 17, 2014
Leading Swiss cornet player Patrick Vergères has been announced as the latest high profile Yamaha Neo artist.


Rambert meets Tredegar

Rambert and Tredegar link Dark Arteries

December 17, 2014
The first musical links between the Rambert Ballet and Tredegar have been connected through the 'Dark Arteries' of Gavin Higgins.


Flowers in action

Flowers set for Swiss finale

December 17, 2014
The end of a memorable year sees Flowers get set for a pre-Christmas tour to Switzerland.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Irish eyes smiling in Chesterfield

December 17, 2014
There will be plenty to celebrate this Christmas for Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band as they look forward to a return to the First Section.


Bude Metric

Death of Tony Burton

December 17, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman and conductor Tony Burton.


Rhondda Fach

Rhondda youngsters make great first impression

December 17, 2014
The young players of the newly formed Rhondda Fach Youth Band has already made a great first impression with their playing...


oN AIR

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 17, 2014
February listening with Frank at the BBC...




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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