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Band of the Year

Bands still waiting for UK Band of the Year payments

July 13, 2019
4BR has been informed that competing bands at the inaugural BrassPass.tv UK Band of the Year contest are still waiting for their prize money and entry payments.


Eiaknger

Cultural cash boost for Eikanger

July 13, 2019
Norwegian National Champion gains a substantial philanthropic cash boost plus a government top up to help them with their future cultural initiatives and development.


Signing

Carlton Main sign young cornet star

July 12, 2019
The talented young cornet player Lucy Heeley has joined Carlton Main Frickley


gLOCKENSPIEL

4BR Shop: Majestic 2.5 octave glockenspiel

July 12, 2019
Ev-entz has a fantastic summer deal on the Majestic glockenspiel


Lourdes

Report & Results: 2019 South of Ireland Band Championships

July 12, 2019
Lourdes Brass Band claim the senior award at the most prestigious brass and concert band contest in Ireland.


Father Abraham

4BR Shop: Father Abraham

July 12, 2019
There is a wonderful take on a classic children's tune by composer Michael Pilley — ideal for youth bands to perform in concerts.


Filton

Filton's fond farewell to Davoren

July 12, 2019
Filton Concert Brass has bid a a fond farewell to their inspirational MD Tom Davoren as he prepares for a new musical chapter in his life in the USA.


Second Hand deals

Band Supplies second hand Summer Sizzlers

July 12, 2019
Looking for a great bargain on some great instruments — then Band Supplies have some sizzling deals on at the moment.


bbe yOUTH cHAMPS

National Youth Championships gain an extra Sparke

July 12, 2019
Brass Bands England announce Philip Sparke's 'Saint-Saens Variations' will test the Championship Section bands at the 2020 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Champions

Report & Result: 2019 New Zealand Champion of Champions

July 12, 2019
A new name appears on the famous Errol Mason Memorial Trophy as Toby Pringle of Wellington Brass becomes the 2019 Champion of Champions in Hamilton.


Consett

20 year accolade for White River Brass sextet

July 12, 2019
Brett Baker and his trombone friends notch up a great 20 year anniversary with their most recent appearance.


Prima Vista

Brass Band Summer School announces exciting collaboration

July 11, 2019
Music hot off the press from Prima Vista Musikk will be used to test the bands in a fun way at the forthcoming Brass Band Summer School.


Vincent Bach triple trumpet case

4BR Shop: Vincent Bach triple trumpet case

July 11, 2019
What's the best way to transport a trio of trumpets around? The Vincent Bach triple trumpet case of course from Band Supplies at a very special price.


Davis

Davis joins the Union

July 11, 2019
Unite the Union announces a new member to its ranks in Musical Director John Davis.


Hamilton

2019 New Zealand Championships underway

July 11, 2019
The oldest National Championships in the world are currently underway in Hamilton, with the solo and ensemble events taking place before the band championships. Watch it live too...


David Thornton

Thornton heads to Grimethorpe

July 09, 2019
Dr David Thornton has left his role as Resident Conductor at Brighouse & Rastrick to become Musical Director at Grimethorpe Colliery Band with immediate effect.


Eikanger

French and Austrian links bring Eikanger season to fantastico close

July 09, 2019
The Norwegian champion links up with French conductor Florent Didier and takes its Nordic entertainment to Innsbruck to round off their season...


TCTC Group

TCTC Group expands community music support

July 09, 2019
The TCTC Group has expanded its community support of music making to include wind band players as well as brass.


dEEP DOWN

Derwent aims low with latest initiative

July 09, 2019
Derwent Brass has come up with a new way to give low brass players performance opportunities.


Byron Newton

Buzz off after New Zealand Nationals

July 09, 2019
Byron Newton will make his final appearance with defending champion Wellington Brass at the forthcoming New Zealand National Championships.


Saff

Brass of the Saff leads centenary celebrations

July 09, 2019
The wonderful Brass of the Saff youth band has played its part alongside plenty of new friends in celebrating the centenary of the city of Leicester.


Mike Lovatt

Still time to team up with Lovatt and Houlding

July 09, 2019
If you want to enjoy a great masterclass experience from Mike Lovatt and Chris Houlding then there is still time to sign up.


Jazz

New jazz lead at RNCM

July 09, 2019
The renowned jazz performer, composer and arranger Steve Berry has been appointed as the new Head of Jazz & Improvisation at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2019 Brighouse Festival of Brass

July 09, 2019
Hepworth reclaim the march & hymn tune honours with a Wizard of a performance under Mark Bentham.


Enderby

Report & Results: 2019 Shirebrook Entertainment Contest

July 09, 2019
Enderby lead the way at Shirebrook as Amington claims the Section B honours




Black Dyke

Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury

October 23 • Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.


Dutch National Championships

Countdown to Dutch National Championships

October 21 • Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.


Hands up

Audition call for Scottish Youth

October 21 • Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


The Dutch Youth Band

Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029

October 21 • The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 23 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Redbridge Brass Band

Saturday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - Aireborough Rotary Club Annual Charity Concert

Sunday 25 October • Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon LS19 7PP


Dobcross Silver Band - Tintwistle Band

Sunday 25 October • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Cliff Hardie Big Band

Thursday 29 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Northop Silver Band

October 22 • PERCUSSION PLAYER - We are a Championship Section competing band based in North East Wales. The band are friendly and ambitious, with an active contest and concert diary.


Cambrian Brass

October 22 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


West Yorkshire Police Band

October 22 • BBb bass and back row cornets are sought to complete our line-up. We are a well supported band with a unique calendar of events including foreign travel. We rehearse at Carr Gate nr Wakefield on Mondays and Thursdays.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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