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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




4BR Podcast

4BR British Open preview podcast

September 9 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Sphere success

British Open Countdown: T minus 3

September 9 • The form guide for the bookies on who has previously tasted success on 'Music of the Spheres' doesn't give much away...


York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (14th) at 11am in our bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities who wish to join us in a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. It also involves tea and cake and its free to all..


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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