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BBW

Brass Band World: November edition now out

November 16, 2017
There are pages of great interviews, features, reviews and articles in this months BBW — the world's leading monthly brass band magazine.


Petr Elcoat

Elcoat takes command at Cockerton

November 16, 2017
Cockerton takes musical orders from new MD appointment.


EBBA

EBBA makes positive move over Palanga 2020

November 16, 2017
EBBA looks forward to re-establishing contact with Lithuanian delegates over the possible hosting of the European Championships in Palanga in 2020.


Trombone

Top troms for John Packer

November 16, 2017
John Packer has a pair of terrific trombones ready to be loved and played on for Christmas in new homes...


Roger Webster

Webster leads German masterclasses

November 16, 2017
Roger Webster has been helping the development of the German brass band movement by leading a masterclass series in Jena with BlechKLANG Brass Band.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

November 16, 2017
Chris Helme brings you plenty of fantastic brass band music making from the heart of Yorkshire...


Peaky Blinders

Black Dyke stars play a perfect sneaky blinder

November 16, 2017
Players from Black Dyke could be seen performing in the opening sequence to the new series of the hit period drama Peaky Blinders.


Brass in Concert

Youth leads the way at Brass in Concert weekend

November 16, 2017
Lots of brilliant young brass band players will play their part in the Brass in Concert Festival weekend.


Rath trombones

Premiership mark for Rath troms

November 16, 2017
Rath Trombones has gained a Shooting Star award from their local Premiership football team.


Besson

180th Besson anniversary edition cornets at Band Supplies

November 16, 2017
You will need to be very quick if you want to get your hands on the ultimate cornet present for Christmas.


Yorkshire Youth BAND

Musical fun on show at Yorkshire Youth Band gathering

November 16, 2017
The talented youngsters of the Yorkshire Youth Band enjoyed plenty of hard work, great music and fun on their recent autumn gathering in Saddleworth.


Matt Ford

Foden's tour magical musical memories for Christmas

November 16, 2017
Foden's up coming tour with big band singer Matt Ford will come with the added bonus of picking up a stocking filler full of festive musical memories.


Tewit

New musical outlet opens in Tewit

November 16, 2017
A new brass band in Tewit aims to provide a new musical outlet for brass band talent.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

November 16, 2017
More festive music from Frank at the BBC


Brighouse & Rastrick

World Rankings — November update

November 14, 2017
Brighouse close the gap at the top following their victory in London whilst runners-up Tredegar are back in the top 5.


Gota Brass Band

Report & Results: 2017 Swedish National Championships

November 14, 2017
There is a new name National champion in Sweden as Gota Brass Band claims victory in Varnamo to book their place in Utrecht.


Fontana

Interview with Lito Fontana

November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lito Fontana, the inspirational figure behind the success of the Italian National Championships.


Pter Steiner

Interview with Peter Steiner

November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Italian trombonist Peter Steiner at the recent Italian Championships in Eppan.


Italian

Interview with Italian Brass Band

November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Italian National Champions, Italian Brass Band from Rome.


Puschtrsa

Interview with Brasskneidl — Die Puschtra Brassband

November 13, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Division 2 Italian National Champions Brasskneidl — Die Puschtra Brassband


Bugle contest

Bugle Contest announces 2018 test-pieces

November 13, 2017
The set-works that will test the bands at the famous Bugle Contest have been announced.


Funeral

Death of Herbert H. Howarth

November 13, 2017
The death has been announced of former CWS Manchester and Fairey Band player Bert Howarth.


Presentation

First prize awarded at Brass in Concert

November 13, 2017
The Brass in Concert organisers have made their first award...


David Morris

Stand together at David Morris funeral

November 13, 2017
The banding world can show their support with the family of David Morris by bringing their stand banners to his funeral.


Flugel

A Maestro flugel bargain at John Packer

November 13, 2017
John Packer has fantastic bargain on the world class Maestro flugel from Yamaha.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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