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Valaisia Win

Report & Result: 2018 European Championships: Championship Section

May 05, 2018
Valaisia Brass Band ascends to the summit of world banding following their victory at the European Championships.


Italian Win

Report & Result: 2018 European Championships: Challenge Section

May 05, 2018
A third triumph in four years paves the way for the Italian banding movement and its champion band to compete at the elite level of European contesting.


Utrecht

Utrecht memories from World of Brass

May 05, 2018
World of Brass is recording all the performances so that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home after the event.


Felix Geroldinger

Report & Result: 2018 European Solo Competition

May 03, 2018
The first European title of the 2018 Championships has been won by Austrian baritone player Felix Geroldinger.


Brasspass

BrassPass.tv at the European Championships

May 03, 2018
If you want to enjoy the action from Utrecht in the comfort of your home, then why not sign up to Brasspass — it will be just like you are in the hall!


Winter Gardens

Spanish main the same for Senior Trophy

May 01, 2018
Despite refurbishment work, the Spanish Hall at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool will host the Senior Trophy contest at the British Open Spring Festival.


wELSH lEAGUE

Report & Result: 2018 SEWBBA Welsh League Contest

April 30, 2018
A new venue provided a great opportunity for a cross border battle between bands at the first Welsh League Contest of the season.


Prague

Watership look forward to Prague performances

April 30, 2018
Watership Brass will be heading to the Czech Republic in August to complete their fifth overseas tour.


scaba

scaba cancels entertainment contest

April 30, 2018
Lack of support and the potential for a significant loss sees the Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association cancel its forthcoming entertainment contest.


rED sHIELD

New band offer hope through music in Chicago

April 30, 2018
The Red Shield Brass Band aims to bring hope as well as entertainment to the least well off sections of their local community.


JoHN hENRY iLES

Blue Plaque marks Iles spirit of brass band entrepreneurship

April 30, 2018
The unveiling of a Blue Plaque has marked the incredible contribution to the brass band movement of the great impresario John Henry Iles.


SCORE

Judges to offer insight into Spring Festival tests

April 29, 2018
An initiative led by the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators and Hammonds Band will give budding judges and brass band lovers a chance to find out more about the trio of set works at this year's Spring Festival.


Black Dyke

Middle Band spotlight at Black Dyke Festival

April 29, 2018
Those players who enjoy something in the middle should make sure they sign up for the Black Dyke 'Middle Band Spotlight'.


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

April 29, 2018
Music to remember the passing of the Listen to the Band era...


Perth

How would you like to enjoy teaching brass in Western Australia?

April 28, 2018
What isn't to like about days at the beach, cold tinnies and prawns on the BBQ after a day teaching at excellent schools?


Scotland

Scots trio full of Euro pride

April 28, 2018
A trio of talented young players will represent Scotland with pride as they head to Utrecht to join up with the European Youth Brass Band.


Old Boys

Report & Result: 2018 BBLNI Spring Festival

April 28, 2018
1st Old Boys and youngsters lead the way at the Brass Band League of Northern Ireland contest in Strabane.


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson to feature in Gala Concert finale

April 28, 2018
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will feature alongside Black Dyke star Daniel Thomas in the International Brass Band Summer School end of course Gala Concert.


Salford University

Masters Brass claims annual University of Salford Ensemble prize

April 28, 2018
The inventive brass and vocal ensemble Masters Brass has won the prestigious University of Salford Ensemble Competition.


Sword

Black Dyke prepare for Anarchy in Lincoln

April 28, 2018
The Yorkshire champion will perform a brace of world premieres in Lincoln Cathedral this evening — one based fearlessness and the other on all out anarchy


pHILIP wILBY

American premiere for Wilby work

April 28, 2018
Philip Wilby's 'Wondrous Cross' will be given its world premiere in Chicago later this evening.


HUTCHINSON

Global demands leads to Hutchinson launch

April 27, 2018
Cory principal cornet player Tom Hutchinson has launched his brand new website as demand for his playing services reaches around the world.


jODRELL bANK

Connection to the stars pushes PLC and Roberts Bakery

April 27, 2018
Performance opportunities at the iconic Jodrell Bank, a European tour, a new CD and a concert connection to the stars means that these are exciting times for Paul Lovatt-Cooper and Roberts Bakery Band.


Buzz Aldrin

Fly me to the Moon...

April 27, 2018
Drew Fennell's exciting composition inspired by the epic journey of Apollo 11 has been published by Cantatio Music.


Childs

Down by the Riverside...

April 27, 2018
NASUWT Riverside aim for 2018 qualification double as they link up with Black Dyke Director of Music, Prof Nicholas Childs for Grand Shield assault.




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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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