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Percy Grainger

A handle on Percy Grainger...

October 05, 2018
Percy Grainger was an undoubted genius — but he was also a very troubled and troubling one too...


Kingdom

Report & Result: 2018 Fife Charities Open

October 05, 2018
Kingdom secures a fine Fraternity victory at the Fife Charities Contest in Kirkcaldy


NYBBW

Wales looks out for more national recruitment

October 05, 2018
If you want to be a part of the 2019 National Youth Brass Band of Wales under Philip Harper then you need to get in touch.


Signings

New arrivals at Oughtibridge

October 05, 2018
There are new arrivals in new positions to give Yorkshire's Oughtibridge Band a great boost.


Berties

Great line-up on the menu at Bertie's

October 05, 2018
There will be plenty of excellent music making on the menu at Bertie's Banqueting Hall as the band's line-up to provide the tasty entertainment.


fRAIRY

Report & Result: 2018 scaba Autumn Contest

October 05, 2018
Friary Guildford led the way at the recent scaba contest with a fine winning rendition of 'Handel in the Band' ahead of their Albert Hall challenge.


Powell

Famous Welsh name returns to the Albert Hall

October 05, 2018
The Melingriffith Band will appear on the Albert Hall stage after an absence of nearly 50 years this weekend.


Downie

Plenty of music making and explaining at Regent Hall

October 05, 2018
Foden's Guards Brass, Ian Bousfield and Kenneth Downie can all be heard in action at Regent Hall today...


Albert Hall

Getting a Handel on the Albert

October 04, 2018
Bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Albert Hall on Saturday... and so is 4BR


bOUSFIELD

Bousfield and Nielsen to feature as National aperitifs

October 03, 2018
Stars Ian Bousfield and Thomas Nielsen will be on show at Regent Hall ahead of the National Finals this weekend.


fODENS

Foden's to host non-competitive youth festival

October 03, 2018
Foden's commitment to youth development sees a new non-competitive youth festival to add to their strategic plans


Brass FATCOR

Charity Partners announced by Brass Factor 2018

October 03, 2018
The WellChild and Royal British Legion will benefit from the proceeds of the fantastic Brass Factor competitions in Holmfirth this year.


All brass

Radio: All Brass Radio

October 03, 2018
There have been plenty of votes cast in the past month for the playlist on Dr Jim's fantastic All Brass Radio.


Minrow

Bentham and Milnrow partnership comes to an end

October 02, 2018
The last chord has sounded on the four year musical partnership between Mark Bentham and Milnrow Band.


BACH FLUGEL

BBE goes Bach and beyond for brilliant flugel deal with Band Supplies

October 02, 2018
Brass Bands England members can get a brilliant deal on a professional level Vincent Bach Stradivarius flugel horn...


Bates

Bates hangs up the trainers

October 02, 2018
Peter Bates has finally hung up his famous trainers...


GUS Band

GUS add youth to their Albert Hall experience

October 02, 2018
The Midlands Champion has added the signing of talented young percussionist to their ranks at the Royal Albert Hall.


Riverside

Cardinal help for NASUWT Riverside at the Albert

October 02, 2018
The cornet section of NASUWT Riverside will be getting a little help from a Cardinal or two at the Albert Hall this weekend.


Whitburn

Whitburn open doors with their Handel preparations

October 02, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its National Final work on 'Handel in the Band' before they head south...


bARNSLEY

Fond farewell for Bramley at Barnsley

October 02, 2018
Jacob Bramley heads for a new form of musical chemistry as he bids a fond farewell to Barnsley Brass.


Signings

New signings add extra benefit to Lindley

October 02, 2018
The Lindley Band has welcomed two new players to their ranks.


RADIO

Radio: Sounds of Brass

October 02, 2018
Music from the centenary celebrating Co-operative Funeralcare Band and from the classical world played by the Salvation Army.


Handel

Black Dyke ready to showcase their Handel work

October 02, 2018
The Yorkshire champion will be holding their open rehearsal this week ahead of their Albert Hall challenge.


Podium

Results: 2018 Queensland State Championships

October 02, 2018
There was plenty of action going on around the banding world on the weekend, with contesting to enjoy in Brisbane.


Albert Hall

National Final to be filmed

October 02, 2018
The TwoFour television company will be at the Royal Albert Hall to film the action for a proposed Sky Arts series in 2019.




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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