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Dinningtin

Dinnington adds talent and experience to the ranks

September 06, 2017
The Dinnington Band has had in infusion of talent and experience to their ranks from top to bottom.


WAINSTONE cUP

Bands set for big money Doctor Martin contest

September 06, 2017
Eight bands will compete for £8,000 worth of prize money at the Doctor Martin Wainstones Cup competition this weekend.


Fodens

Last chance to get Foden's entry in

September 06, 2017
If you want to compete at the Foden's Solo Competition then you need to get your entry in as soon as possible.


BAFTA

BAFTA nomination for 2016 Band Cymru Final

September 06, 2017
The innovative production of the 2016 Band Cymru Final has been nominated for a British Academy Cymru Award


dEREK bOURGEOIS

Death of Derek Bourgeois

September 06, 2017
The death has been announced of the composer Derek Bourgeois.


Roy Batty

Batty to notch up Open half century

September 06, 2017
BBb tuba player Roy Batty will be marking 50 years since he first took to the British Open stage at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Craig Patterson

Patterson takes Ware lead

September 06, 2017
Craig Patterson has become the new MD at Ware Brass


Wychavon Festival of Brass

Full house at Wychavon

September 06, 2017
A fantastic response from competing bands means that entries are closed for the Wychavon Festival of Brass.


Cheltenham

Unite look for Fourth Section help

September 06, 2017
If there is a Fourth Section Championship qualifier out there looking to showcase their Cheltenham preparation, then Unite the Union Band can help...


Arrow

Targets sought for Arrow Valley

September 06, 2017
Any former players, supporters and friends of Arrow Valley Brass are being sought from all over the country to help celebrate their 40th anniversary later this year.


Enter

Closing date looms for Leicestershire BBA Open

September 06, 2017
If you want to take part in the popular Leicestershire BBA Open Contest then you need to get your entries in fast.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne keep dry with their musical focus

September 06, 2017
Aldbourne Band's final 'Pond Concert' proved to be a splendidly dry and wry occasion.


Huddersfield

2018 Yorkshire judges revealed

September 05, 2017
The panel of adjudicators who will judge at the 2018 Yorkshire Regional Championships have been announced.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy to show off their Doctor's papers

September 05, 2017
The Reg Vardy Band will be providing a sneak preview of their Doctor Martin Contest programme later this week.


Welsh flag

Welsh League 2nd leg attracts increased interest

September 05, 2017
The second leg of the three contest Welsh League series will see a fine turn out of competitors in Burry Port in October.


Cheltenham 2017

Cheltenham runners and riders announced

September 05, 2017
The full line-up of bands that will perform at the National Finals in Cheltenham have been announced.


Vampire

Brass band players get it in the neck with new vampire book...

September 04, 2017
Make sure you get your MD to conduct with a stake in rehearsal from now on, as a new horror book by Angela Blythe sees a brass band pursued by a music loving vampire...


Cory

Cory set for live broadcast

September 04, 2017
If you want to enjoy a live taster of the defending British Open champion in action ahead of Symphony Hall, then all you have to do is sit back and log on...


Boobs and Brass

Boobs & Brass to come to an end

September 03, 2017
The remarkable brass band organisation has announced that its final fund raising chord will be heard in 2018.


aLL bRASS rADIO

Radio: All Brass Radio

September 03, 2017
The August voting sees a number of great tracks on the All Brass Radio list.


British Open online registry

British Open registration reminder for competing bands

September 03, 2017
Bands preparing for Symphony Hall must make sure their registration details are all in order.


Elland Silver Youth

Elland Youth to head to Albert Hall

September 03, 2017
European Champion to crown memorable year with Music for Youth Prom appearance at Royal Albert Hall.


Tredegar

Tredegar crack the history code

September 03, 2017
A handy bit of 21st century technology will help visitors to Welsh band enjoy 170 years of history.


Garry Cutt

Great support for Enderby training initiative

September 03, 2017
There has been a great response to the Enderby Youth & Junior Band Training Day supported by Yamaha Musical Instruments — and there is time sign up to join Garry Cutt and friends.


Formby

Formby enjoys French connection

September 03, 2017
The Formby Band has just returned from a wonderful musical trip to France.




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


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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