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Durham

North of England Area judges announced

October 13, 2017
The quartet of adjudicators who will sit in the various boxes in Durham next March have been revealed.


bUTLINS

New contact number for Butlins

October 13, 2017
If you need to contact the Skegness Resort to sort out your rehearsal facilities then there is a new number you have to ring...


James Kenney

Quick acting tuba addition at St Austell

October 13, 2017
St Austell add to their tuba section after James Kenney decides on a quick response...


New signings

New signings at Blackburn & Darwen

October 13, 2017
There are more new signings at the Blackburn & Darwen Band as MD Neil Samuel adds to the ranks with youth and experience.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 13, 2017
More music and chat from Frank Renton on a visit pat and present to the centenary celebrating Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Brass Band Podcast

Brass Band Podcast: Episodes 46 & 47

October 13, 2017
The views on the banding world from the two Scottish sages... from Palanga to how to run a brass band properly


Palanga

EBBA offers acoustic olive branch to Palanga

October 13, 2017
A more conciliatory tone is heard from EBBA as it responds with an offer of re-engagement with Palanga over the future hosting of the European Championships.


Valaisia celebrating their British Open success

World Rankings — October update

October 12, 2017
Valaisia and Whitburn reach new heights in the latest rankings release following their stunning efforts in Birmingham last month.


dates

Hat-trick rule scrapped for National Championship

October 11, 2017
The historic convention of a fourth year bar has been scrapped by the organisers of the National Championships.


Glenn Van Looy

Van Looy to premiere autobiographical concerto with a twist

October 11, 2017
A brand new concerto from the pen of Swiss composer Ludovic Neurohr will see euphonium star Glenn Van Looy take an innovative time line musical journey.


Foden's

Foden's solo contest draws made

October 11, 2017
The draws have been made for one of the most significant solo and quartet contests in the country — with time for a few more quartets to take part.


Kippax Band

Kippax welcomes trio of new signings

October 11, 2017
Three new players help boost the ranks at Kippax.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe's prospects looking up for 2019 and beyond

October 11, 2017
Skelmanthorpe Prospect Brass has enjoyed a great 2017 — but is now planning for further success in the next 12 months.


Western Reserve

Heritage celebration for Brass Band of Western Reserve

October 11, 2017
The Brass Band of the Western Reserve has just celebrated its 20th anniversary — helped by a brand new work from the pen of Philip Sparke.


Cory

National Champions open Gallery doors as they seek hat-trick triumph

October 11, 2017
Cory will be showcasing its National Finals preparation work on Howard Snell's 'Gallery' installations ahead of their trip to the Albert Hall.


rUSSELL gARY

Reg Vardy add new signings as they showcase Gallery prep work

October 11, 2017
There are a number of new signings in the Reg Vardy ranks as they get ready for their Gallery opening at the Royal Albert Hall.


Welcome

Cross border welcome at Rochdale contest

October 11, 2017
The forthcoming NWABBA Contest in Rochdale has a true cross border feel to it.


Flag

Centre Stage makes North American link

October 11, 2017
Centre Stage Uniforms has announced a five year partnership agreement with the North American Brass Band Association.


Glasses

Friezeland celebrates first Stannard anniversary

October 11, 2017
A successful 12 months of partnership music making is being celebrated by Friezeland Band and their MD Max Stannard.


Martyn Brabbins

Brass Band World: October Edition now out

October 10, 2017
The latest edition of the world's leading monthly brass band publication is out now.


Pennine Music

Remembrance releases from Pennine Music

October 10, 2017
Pennine Music has a number of perfect musical choices that can enhance any Remembrance concert or occasion.


tOM hUTCHINSON

Cory stars to lead Mid-Winter Workshop

October 10, 2017
Philip Harper, Tom Hutchinson and Glyn Williams will lead the popular Mid-Winter Brass Workshop, promoted and organised by the South West Brass Band Association next February — so book early.


Curtin

Foden's inspire next generation

October 10, 2017
The stars of Foden's Band have helped inspire the delegates at the latest East Anglian Brass Band Association Brass Training Day.


Eccles

Eccles welcomes new euphonium lead

October 10, 2017
Peter McDonough becomes the new solo euphonium of Eccles Borough Band.


Brian Grant

Grant aid ends at Grimethopre

October 10, 2017
Brian Grant has resigned as resident Musical Director at Grimethorpe Colliery Band due to health issues.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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