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Ulf Rosenb

EBBA President looks forward to 2020

December 24, 2019
EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg has reflected on the success of 2019 as well as looking forward to an exciting 2020.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

December 24, 2019
Start 2020 with plenty of great brass band music from Phillip Hunt


Bultins

Butlins announce list of 2020 competitors

December 23, 2019
63 bands will be looking for a bumper pay day payout in Skegness in a just a few weeks time... including challengers from the USA and Germany


Mental Health

Brass on the Mind and in the Bandroom

December 22, 2019
Tabby Kerwin launches her new initiative to help provide a greater understanding of mental health and well-being issues — right in the heart of your bandroom.


Youth Champ

Closing date looms for Youth Championships

December 22, 2019
The closing date is getting closer and closer for bands and ensembles wishing to take part in the 2020 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Porthouse

Porthouse enjoys Japanese inspiration

December 22, 2019
Ian Porthouse has been enjoying his first trip to Japan to carry on the inspirational brass band work of the great Richard Evans.


Pennine Music

Brass Band Music Shop set to save you pounds at Butlins

December 22, 2019
The Brass Band Music Shop is offering 10% off its titles if you order now to be picked up at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


Baker

Baker awarded Presidential honour

December 22, 2019
Brett Baker has been presented with the President's Award by the International Trombone Association.


Blechklang

Christmas treat for young and old from BlechKLANG

December 22, 2019
A trio of themed concerts provided the generational entertainment provided by Brass Band BlechKLANG and friends this Christmas.


cHILDS

Childs play for Gwent Youth 60th birthday

December 22, 2019
Robert and David Childs will feature as soloists as part of the Greater Gwent Youth Band's 60th anniversary celebrations.


Formby

Formby makes annual visit to stalwart

December 22, 2019
Members of the Formby Band have paid their annual visit to bring festive cheer to a great stalwart.


Signings

New trio join BD1 for 2020

December 22, 2019
Three new players have joined the ranks of BD1 Brass in time for the start of the 2020 contest year.


Harmen Van

Vanhoorne heads for new musical life in New Zealand

December 21, 2019
The star Belgian cornet player is to start a new musical life in New Zealand as he returns permanently to North Shore Brass.


Hull

New Day breaks at City of Bradford

December 21, 2019
City of Bradford Band has announced the appointment of Neil Day as their new principal cornet.


Aobba

Three new additions to the judges bench

December 21, 2019
Chris Houlding, Duncan Wilson and Gordon Eddison have become new appointments to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Wyss

Wyss and Bradley to lead Kirky Kelvin

December 21, 2019
Thomas Wyss and Chris Bradley form the new musical partnership at the helm at Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass.


James Fountain

New principal role for Fountain

December 21, 2019
James Fountain has been appointed the new joint-principal trumpet at the London Philharmonic Orchestra.


Calm

East London Brass help with charity single

December 21, 2019
East London Brass has played its part in helping the prevention of suicide by linking up with East 17 star Tony Mortimer and Waltham Forest Youth Choir for Christmas single launch.


Shirebrook

Shirebrook Summer concert series announced

December 21, 2019
There will be bands in the park in Shirebrook at the height of Summer next year...


Conductor

New musical direction at Buzingen

December 21, 2019
Simon Van Hoecke has been appointed the new Musical Director at Brass Band Buzingen.


Consett

Spreading the festive musical spirit

December 21, 2019
The great little players of Consett Junior Brass have been providing wonderful festive entertainment.


Paul Walton

Death of Paul Walton

December 19, 2019
The brass band world has been shocked by the news of the death of the talented euphonium player Paul Walton.


Flores

Pacho Flores to deliver RNCM masterclass

December 17, 2019
There is a great New Year's treat for all brass players as the great Pacho Flores will give a masterclass at the RNCM in Manchester in January.


Tuba stand

4BR Shop: K&M Tuba stand

December 17, 2019
There is still time to get the perfect Christmas present for a tuba playing in your life...


Grimethorpe

Millions enjoy Grimethorpe festive radio appearance

December 17, 2019
Millions of Radio 2 Monday morning listeners enjoyed the sound of Grimethorpe Colliery Band...




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

October 14 • Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.


Ellerby

Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season

October 14 • A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.


gENEVA

Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers

October 14 • The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.


EBBA

EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial

October 14 • There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Tintwistle Band

October 15 • We currently have a vacancy for a 2nd horn player, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! We are a second section band, and rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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