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Masters

Change of date for All England Masters

January 25, 2014
The All England Masters International has been put back a week due to Euro elections.


Tongwynlais

New double Bond issue at Tongwynlais

January 25, 2014
Welsh champion announces Christopher Bond as their new Resident Conductor.


BTM Band

BTM welcome Co-op dividend

January 25, 2014
The future of BTM Band Society has been boosted by a great Co-op dividend.


Staffordshire

Staffs welcome new quartet

January 25, 2014
The Staffordshire Band has welcomed a quartet of new players to the ranks.


Alder Valley

Alder Valley generosity helps local hospice

January 25, 2014
The hard working players of Alder Valley have helped a wonderful hospice thanks to their Christmas carolling work.


Brass for Africa

Derwent help for African initiative

January 25, 2014
Donation from Derwent Brass helps Brass for Africa initiative.


Lofthouse 2000

Holdgate's helping hand for Lofthouse

January 25, 2014
Kevin Holdgate has agreed to step in at short notice to take Lofthouse 2000 to Bradford.


Cornets

Entries required for Holme Valley

January 25, 2014
The popular Holme Valley Contest is looking for entries for April event.


Hatherleigh

New MD at Hatherleigh Silver

January 25, 2014
Tom Griffin has been announced as the new MD at Hatherleigh Silver.


Jaguar Land Rover

Death of Jaguar stalwart

January 25, 2014
The death has been reported of Jaguar Land Rover stalwart Dave Bartle.


Garforth

Garforth revived after 4BR spotlight

January 25, 2014
A never say die attitude and great long terms plans attract new players to Garforth Brass.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

January 25, 2014
More great music from John Maines — with new releases


PRs

PRS will take action on illegal recordings

January 23, 2014
The PRS for Music has informed 4BR that it is aware of the growing problem of illegal brass band recordings — and will be taking action.


Wardle youth

Wardle youth enjoy Skegness experience

January 23, 2014
The young players of the Wardle Academy and Youth bands had a great time of it in Skegness.


IBBC

Legal action to be taken against contest organisers

January 23, 2014
The organisers of the ill fated 2012 IBBC Contest in Belgium will face a day in court as one band seeks legal redress.


Allan Withingon

Foden's to host Withington Conducting Course

January 23, 2014
Foden's Band will be the welcoming hosts of the ever inventive Allan Withington Conductors Summer School...


SBBA

Last chance to become a Scottish Champion

January 23, 2014
The closing date to try and make sure you can become a newly crowned Scottish Champion is fast approaching...


Ireland Colliery on stage

Ireland adds new and old to ranks

January 23, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band has boosted the ranks with new and returning players ahead of their contest season.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 23, 2014
More music from Frank at the BBC.


wELSH fLAG

Welsh composer deadline

January 22, 2014
The deadline for the Ty Cerdd Young Composer 2014 is looking — so get your entries in...


Newtown

Date change for Newtown contest

January 22, 2014
There has been a change of date for the forthcoming Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest.


Butlins

New quintet test for Butlins 2015

January 22, 2014
Five new works — four originals and one arrangement from a brass band icon will test the bands at Skegness next year.


Ray Farr flugel

Advert: County Instruments

January 22, 2014
The brilliance of the Ray Farr Signature Raw Brass flugel horn is making an immediate impact on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.


Fairey

Fairey confirm Welsh trio

January 22, 2014
A new Welsh trio will lead the Fairey renaissance at the forthcoming Areas in Blackpool.


Winter Gardens

Five live at Boarshurst

January 22, 2014
If you want to hear all five regional set works on one night the Boarshurst Band Club will be the place to be.




Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

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


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Chinnor Silver

March 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (30th) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to join us in a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. It does not affect your main band and is all free including the cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Concert Brass, (3rd place 1st Section 2026 (L&SC), are looking for a solo euphonium, bass trombone, and cornet. We have our own Band Hall complex complete with Bar at OX12 8FR. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays 19:30 - 21:30. Check us out now.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Band (Champ Section) have a SECOND CORNET seat vacant from May. The band placed 3rd at the L&SC Area and look forward to the Grand Shield in a few weeks. Then Wallace & Gromit, concerts in Stroud and Marlborough and Market Place Brass - exciting!


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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