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Compass

Compass reading points closer to USA

April 16, 2016
The award winning Compass Euphonium Quartet are getting closer to their USA goal.


presencer

Presencer heads to UK for eagerly anticipated tour

April 16, 2016
One of the world's finest trumpet virtuosos will be undertaking a UK tour.


European

Black Dyke to open doors for Euro preview

April 16, 2016
The reigning European Champion will be previewing its Lille challenge in Morley later this month.


Peter Parkes concert

Special memories spark interest in Parkes concert

April 16, 2016
Everyone has special memories of the great Major Peter Parkes — so don't miss the tribute concert in Oldham next month.


Tongwynlais Temperance

Tongwynlais aim for Open double

April 16, 2016
Tongwynlais Temperance looks towards Blackpool to claim double major qualification.


Jacob Larsen

Larsen returns to renew Aarhus Brass link

April 16, 2016
Composer and conductor Jacob Vilhelm Larsen will team up with his former band for Oslo Brassfestival.


Daniel Thomas BBC 2016

Report & Result: 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award

April 15, 2016
Black Dyke's euphonium star, Daniel Thomas is crowned the winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award


bLACK dYKE

Ground breaking Black Dyke Band Heritage and Archive Project gains funding

April 15, 2016
The remarkable history and treasures of the most famous brass band in the world will be made accessible to the whole of the banding world thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund project award.


whit friday

Premier the Kia for Whit Friday Youth

April 15, 2016
Car dealership, Premier Kia will support the Tameside Whit Friday contests in as the first details are announced.


EYMS

EYMS Haven boost for Albert Hall

April 15, 2016
One of the UKs leading holiday park businesses will be helping East Yorkshire Motor Services Band head to the Royal Albert Hall in October.


Lee Dunkley

No more tubby for tuba

April 15, 2016
Lee Dunkley, the MD of Loxley Silver Band is aiming to lose three stone to help his band get hold of a tuba


David Hirst

Hirst the man to impress at Hade Edge

April 15, 2016
David Hirst will be the man in the box to impress at this year's popular Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble Competition.


Marching

Newtown announces closing date

April 15, 2016
You need to get your entries in if you want to try and win a chuck of the prize money at the Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main go green with innovative partnership link

April 15, 2016
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has teamed up with Asparagus Green Catering to maintain proud mining heritage link.


Frairy Guildford tubas

Friary opt for Japanese foundation on which to build further success

April 15, 2016
Newly crowned London & Southern Counties Regional Champions opt for the four pronged Yamaha Neo tuba foundation as they look towards further major championship success.


Michael Fowles

New regional youth band set up in North East Midlands

April 15, 2016
A new regional youth band has been set up in the North East Midlands — led by a great team of tutors and MD


Marching Band UK

On-line link makes valuable marching band and autism connection

April 15, 2016
Marching Band Activity United Kingdom (MBAUK) has launched a new on-line presence for anyone who loves music and marching — as well as bringing help to people suffering with autism.


Centre Stage percussion

Centre Stage Percussion adds triangle range

April 15, 2016
Centre Stage Percussion continues to add its world class range of percussion instruments — of all shapes and sizes!


Tom Davoren

Davoren takes up residence in Salford

April 15, 2016
Tom Davoren is appointed Conductor in Residence at the Directorate of Music and Dance at Salford University.


Garry Cutt in action

Cutt ready for busy Whit weekend

April 15, 2016
Garry Cutt will enjoy a hectic Whit Friday weekend of music making this year.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

April 15, 2016
More music from the Europeans with Frank Renton on a Tuesday night at the BBC.


Grant Jameson

2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass winner to be decided tonight

April 15, 2016
The winner of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award will be decided this evening.


Tameside Brass

Tameside set for celebratory Birthday Brass Bash

April 14, 2016
161 years of the written word will be celebrated in Tameside this weekend, with one of the borough's most important cultural activities, the sound of brass bands.


Manger

Norwegian youth on show at Salford today

April 13, 2016
One of the very best youth brass bands in Europe in paying a concert visit to the University of Salford today — so get along and hear them in action for free.


Yarm School

Lucrative prize pot on offer at Dr Martins

April 13, 2016
There is a big old prize pot of prize money to be won at the lucrative Dr Martin Wainstone's Cup competition. So get you entries in now




Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 12 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.


Peter Moore

Moore spotlight in Birmingham, Barcelona and London

January 12 • Peter Moore will be joining forces with various friends and ensembles for a busy January series of performances — including an exciting Trivergence of troms.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration in London

January 12 • Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.


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


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


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.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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