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Durham

North of England contenders confirmed

February 26, 2020
The list of bands competing at the North of England Regional Championships in Durham next month has been confirmed.


Oxford

Report & Results: 2020 Oxfordshire & District BBA

February 26, 2020
Confidence boosting success for Kidlington, City of Bristol, Oxford Cherwell Brass, Ocean Brass and Witney Town Bands as they enjoy victories ahead of their Area challenges.


Times

Even the Times are changing...

February 26, 2020
Thanks to Lorne Campbell readers of The Times of London got to know about the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool on the weekend.


National Youth

Record entry for National Youth Championships

February 26, 2020
A record number of bands will compete at the National Youth Brass Band Championships in Sheffield next month — and even the compere is getting involved!


Larch

4BR Shop: Themes from Sherlock (BBC TV Series)

February 26, 2020
The great music from the brilliant BBC television sleuth series.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass.co.uk

February 26, 2020
An afternoon of great brass band music from Chris Johnston and Rob Tompkins — this week featuring memories of Sellers International Band.


Sovereign

Sovereign thrilled at youthful achievement

February 26, 2020
Jennifer Richardson, the youngest member of Sovereign Brass has reached the final of the BrassPass.tv 'Young Brass Award' solo competition.


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

February 26, 2020
Plenty of great music from Phillip Hunt over the airwaves


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2020 North West Regional Championships

February 23, 2020
There are wins for Foden's, Roberts Bakery, Uppermill, Hazel Grove and BMP Europe Goodshaw as the contest day unfolds in Blackpool


Fusion gig bag

4BR Shop: Fusion Trumpet Premium Triple Gig Bag

February 22, 2020
The fantastic triple trumpet gig bag from Fusion at Band Supplies through the 4BR Shop. A must have for any player serious about their equipment.


Pennine Music

Pennine ready for Regional road trip

February 22, 2020
Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road in the next few weeks to provide their customers with plenty of musical choices after their test-piece rigours...


Winter Gardens

North West contenders ready for 2020 Area battle

February 22, 2020
The qualification process to get to London and Cheltenham starts in Blackpool on Sunday — with a full day of great competitive action.


Car park

Parking problems posed for Huddersfield

February 22, 2020
You will need to make sure you can get a parking space for the Yorkshire Regional Championships in a few week's time.


A4

A4 Brass Quartet welcome new compositional talent

February 22, 2020
Entries have already been received from around the globe for the third A4 Brass Quartet Composer Competition


Bon Accord

New web presence for Bon Accord

February 22, 2020
The Aberdeen based band organisation hopes to make a worldwide mark with the launch of its new website.


Waespi

Waespi concerto gains double feature

February 22, 2020
Swiss composer Oliver Waespi's formidable 'Euphonium Concerto' has been given critically acclaimed performances in Japan and the USA.


IP mouthpiece

4BR Shop: IP Brass Cornet Mouthpiece (Silver)

February 22, 2020
The IP cornet mouthpiece from Bandmaster gives both security and freedom.


cURTIN

Foden's warm up for Blackpool defence with Patron support

February 22, 2020
Foden's ensured that over 500 of their patron's got a sneak preview of their Area title defence preparations at a concert in their home town.


Signings

New players join the Oxford Cherwell ranks

February 22, 2020
The Oxford Cherwell Band will head to the London & Southern Counties Area Championship boosted by an increase in player numbers.


Alan Withington

World Rankings — February update

February 22, 2020
The first Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2020 see considerable movement in the top 20 following a busy start to the contesting year.


Ensemble

Report & Result: 2020 Japanese Brass Band Ensemble National Championship

February 21, 2020
25 ensembles take part in the National Championship event in Tokyo.


Coventry

BBC sent to Coventry to examine Tovey work

February 21, 2020
BBC Radio 3's flagship classical music programme will be taking a closer look at Bramwell Tovey's powerful 'Coventry Variations' composition this weekend.


Signings

New additions to Hazel Grove

February 19, 2020
The Hazel Grove Band welcomes a number of new signings as they prepare for their Area challenge at Blackpool on the weekend.


Bandmaster

4BR Shop: Wallace TWC-341E Eb Tuba Straight Mute

February 19, 2020
The superb tuba straight mute comes at an equally superb price from Bandmaster


Hood

Hood takes top man role at Ratby for Area

February 19, 2020
The respected cornet soloist Jamie Hood will make his contest debut with Ratby Co-operative Band at the forthcoming Midlands Area contest.




Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 7 • Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


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