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Dave Barringer

New Year honour for Dave Barringer

December 30, 2017
Dave Barringer, the Director of Music of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours List.


Jan Muller

Muller recalls Montreux triple delight

December 30, 2017
Conductor Jan Muller recalls a special day at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux in November when he led three bands to podium success.


Enter

Brass at the Guild closing date looms

December 29, 2017
There is still time for bands to get their entries in for the early season battles at Brass at the Guild in Preston. So be quick...


Steve Hartley

Hartley takes Jubilee line

December 29, 2017
Conductor Steve Hartley takes over as Musical Director at Pilling Silver Jubilee Band


Katrina and Helen

Something for those in the middle as Saxhorn Fest comes to Salford

December 29, 2017
Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley will lead a special 'Saxhorn Fest' Day at the University of Salford — and its open to all those who like to explore the potential of the middle of the band sound


Lindley Band

Westacott takes lead at Lindley

December 29, 2017
Rob Westacott will take the helm at Yorkshire's Lindley Band — making his debut at the forthcoming Brass at the Guild contest.


March

Morley looks to attract march and hymn tune entries

December 29, 2017
The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest is set to take place in June 2018 — and is looking for entrants.


gus

Young stars get deserved Christmas gifts at Virtuosi GUS

December 29, 2017
Two rising stars received special gifts for Christmas from Virtuosi GUS


tEFEL

Christmas Day audience for Lewis Merthyr

December 29, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr band made sure they were heard by a huge television audience on Christmas Day thanks to a little bit of help from Sir Bryn Terfel.


Cross

Death of Barbara Littler

December 29, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected Pemberton Old Wigan player, Barbara Littler.


cASH

Bumper fields ready for big Butlins payouts

December 28, 2017
The 2018 contest season will kick off with some big pay days on offer at the Butlins Mineworkers Festival in Skegness.


cHARITY

Yorkshire festive generosity helps raise cash for charity

December 28, 2017
Players from a number of Yorkshire bands have helped diners part with a few extra tips for charity.


Boobs and Brass

Boobs & Brass look forward to Yorkshire farewell

December 27, 2017
Boobs & Brass will link up with the National Champion Brighouse & Rastrick for a fourth time for a memorable Yorkshire send off.


Cambrely

Christmas charity helped by Camberley & District

December 27, 2017
The players of Camberley & District Silver Band have made sure local charities have benefited from their carol playing this year.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 27, 2017
More great music to enjoy from the heartland of Yorkshire


Quiz

4BR Boxing Day Quiz: The Answers

December 26, 2017
We reveal the answers to our Boxing Day Quiz — and the person who got them all correct


Results

2017 4BR Award Winners

December 25, 2017
The winners of the 2017 4BR Awards have been announced as well as the recipient of the 4BR Special Award


Firth

Foden's to celebrate centenary of cornet great

December 23, 2017
A new work will be premiered by Foden's Band to celebrate the centenary of the death of the great cornet player Edwin Firth.


Willebroek

No Euro title defence for Young Brass Band Willebroek

December 23, 2017
Young Brass Band Willebroek will not defend its European Youth title in Utrecht in 2018.


Aldbourne

Odds change at Aldbourne as Johnson leaves MD role

December 23, 2017
The eight year partnership between David Johnson and Aldbourne Band has come to an end after MD says the musical odds are no longer in his favour.


Rothwell

Early Xmas prezzie gives Rothwell 2018 boost

December 23, 2017
The return of James McCabe as principal cornet has given Rothwell Temperance a great festive boost as they look towards 2018.


Waldsang

Dutch champions celebrate significant Christmas birthdays...

December 23, 2017
Brass Band De Waldsang will be celebrating some significant birthdays this festive weekend.


Train

The next brass band train arriving at the station is...

December 23, 2017
Norfolk Wherry Brass can be seen and heard in action on New Year's Day on BBC2


Alison Balsom

Balsom Twitter storm forces British Airways Dal segno

December 22, 2017
International trumpet star Alison Balsom has forced British Airways into reversing their policy on charging passengers to take their musical instruments on board flights as hand luggage.


Vertommen

Vertommen closes 25 year chapter at Buizingen

December 21, 2017
One of European banding's longest musical partnerships has come to an end after a quarter of a century of success.




Renshaw

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Louise Renshaw

January 23 • We speak to the inspirational driving force behind the Macclesfield Youth Band as they look forward to performing at the RNCM in Manchester on the weekend.


BBE

Job opportunity with Brass Bands England

January 23 • BBE is looking for the right person to join their team


BrookWRIGHT

BrookWright Music: Hooked on Gospel (Thomas Hulten)

January 23 • Get a small sextet hooked on gospel classics...


Dobcross

Hammonds to lead new Showcase series at Dobcross Band Club

January 23 • A new series of Sunday afternoon concerts has been launched at one of the most famous band clubs in the world,


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

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


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Haverhill Silver Band

January 23 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band to the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


HYDE BAND

January 22 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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