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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.




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


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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