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Radio

Radio: World of Brass

November 13, 2017
John Maines brings more great brass band music to the airwaves


Terrier Brass

Terrier Brass hopes to put musical bite into England

November 12, 2017
A group of Huddersfield Town FC brass band players are hoping to help put a bit of bite into the highly paid star footballers of England as they take on the best in the world.


Civic Hall Bedworth

2018 Midlands Area judges announced

November 12, 2017
The team of judges for the 2018 Midlands Regional Championships have been revealed.


Italy

Report & Results: 2017 Italian National Championship

November 11, 2017
A memorable Concorso Nazionale in Eppan sees the Italian Brass Band defend its title to secure its place in Montreux in 2019.


Music

Ev-entz becomes main retailer for Oriana Publications

November 09, 2017
Major works for brass band are now available through Ev-entz as they link up with the influential music publishers Oriana Publications


Solar System

Foden's on a different planet ahead of Brass in Concert

November 09, 2017
Foden's have warmed up for their Brass in Concert appearance with an innovative partnership with the astrophysics department of Keele University


Westacott

Westacott to bow out at top

November 09, 2017
Cornet star Rob Westacott will take a final competitive playing bow at the forthcoming Brass in Concert Championship.


Brass Band Music Shop

Brass Band Music Shop adds more titles

November 09, 2017
Two new music suppliers join the Brass Band Music Shop stable


Andy Wareham

Welsh partnership comes to an end

November 09, 2017
The musical partnership between Andy Wareham and City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M2 Band has come to an end.


Camborne

Report & Results: 2017 SWBBA Torquay

November 09, 2017
Camborne, Soundhouse Brass, St Stythians, Hatherleigh Silver, St Dennis Youth and Plymouth Soundhouse Youth enjoy their contesting day out in Torquay.


Jedforest

Report & Results: 2017 Borders Entertainment

November 09, 2017
Jedforest Instrumental under Phil Rosier claims the honours at the Borders Entertainment Contest in Jedburgh


Skelmanthorpe

Report & Results: 2017 YHBBA Contest

November 09, 2017
Skelmanthorpe, North Skelton and the University of Nottingham taste success at Dewsbury Town Hall.


Phone

Grand idea for audience vote at Brass in Concert

November 08, 2017
The audience will be able to cast their vote at Brass in Concert for the band they think has given them a grand's worth of the best entertainment.


iVAN mEYLEMAN

Meylemans to direct European Youth Band

November 08, 2017
Ivan Meylemans will direct the 2018 European Youth Band in Utrecht, as EBBA announces youth contest test-pieces.


Fringe of Gold

Brass becomes Fringe of Gold in St Andrews

November 08, 2017
Some remarkable performers and some remarkable brass music will be performed at the Fringe of Gold Festival in St Andrews in Scotland this week.


Conducting

Oates gets to captain Blidworth

November 08, 2017
The experienced Simon Oates is to become the new Musical Director at Blidworth Welfare Band.


Cory

Cory lead the star attractions at Brass in Concert weekend

November 07, 2017
You can't miss the chance to hear the likes of Cory, Eikanger, Wardle and Only Men Aloud in concert action at Sage Gateshead next weekend — and that's only part of the entertainment on show.


Ben Ruffer

Kidlington enjoys their Ruffer musical look

November 07, 2017
Kidlington Concert Brass has certainly benefited from the newly created link with resident Musical Director Ben Ruffer


Joshua Hughes

Hughes takes lead at Lostock Hall Memorial

November 07, 2017
Joshua Hughes has been appointed as Musical Director at Lostock Hall Memorial Band.


pbuzz

Brass Bands England hopes to create national buzz with new initiative

November 07, 2017
Brass Bands England links up with Warwick Music Group for pBuzz initiative that aims to increase grass roots participation in brass banding.


aMBOISE

French Open announces test piece choices

November 07, 2017
The French Open announces their list of test pieces for their 2018 Championship


The Sage

Adjudication change at Brass in Concert

November 07, 2017
The renowned French Horn player Peter Francomb replaces Richard Martin as an entertainment judge at the Brass in Concert Championship.


mORRIS

David Morris funeral details announced

November 07, 2017
The details have been announced for the funeral of David Morris.


Matt Bailey

Denton partnership comes to an end

November 07, 2017
The musical partnership between Denton Brass and Matt Bailey has come to an end.


USA Flag

Adjudication team announced for US Open

November 07, 2017
Scott Teeple and Dr Jonathan Corry will be the judges to impress at the US Open this year.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in 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


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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