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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.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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