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Bands ready for high Wire challenges

January 23, 2020
There is a strong field of bands putting final preparations in place for their appearances at the Brass in the Wire contests this weekend.


Van Looy

Van Looy signs for Swansea

January 22, 2020
The Geneva Group euphonium star will head to Swansea later this year to showcase his talents at the International Brass Band Summer School.


Northop

New trio adds to to sense of qualifying excitement for Northop

January 22, 2020
Northop Silver look to claim a Royal Albert Hall qualification spot for the second successive year with new signings boost.


Packer horn

4BR Shop: John Packer JP072S tenor horn

January 22, 2020
The great John Packer tenor horn is the perfect instrument for student level players


nybbs

National Youth Bands of Scotland looks for 2020 players

January 22, 2020
Young players can now apply to join the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland


BBE

BBE welcomes new treasurer

January 22, 2020
Marie Bedford has taken on the treasurer's role at Brass Bands England from Nigel Morgan.


Cornet

4BR Shop: Odyssey Symphonique Bb Cornet — Sliver Plated

January 22, 2020
The outstanding Odyssey Symphonique Alan Morrison Signature Cornet is now available from Ev-entz at an outstanding price.


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Report & Results: 2020 NCBBA Solos & Ensembles

January 22, 2020
Quality was the key to success at the Northern Counties Solos contest in Forfar recently.


Perth

Scottish judges announced

January 22, 2020
The panel of adjudicators for this year's Scottish Championship have been revealed.


Dustbin

Band lodges legal action over 'lost' uniforms

January 21, 2020
Glynneath & District Band look to claim for the loss their 'rotten' stage uniforms after they say local council disposed of them from storage without their knowledge.


North of England

North of England has designs on future

January 21, 2020
The North of England Regional Championships hopes to build on the success of their move to a new venue with fresh corporate look...


aobba

Judges express desire to play key partnership role in banding future

January 21, 2020
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators tackle issues around mental health and public perception as they reiterate their determination to play a key partnership role in 21st century banding progress.


IBBSS

International links lead to Swansea

January 20, 2020
The International Brass Band Summer School continues to attract delegates from all around the musical world


Besses

Snapshot Besses history gains Radio 3 spotlight

January 20, 2020
Radio 3 does a little bit of time travelling to give listeners a snapshot of the rich history of Besses o' th' Barn Band


RNCM

RNCM opens doors for new junior talent

January 20, 2020
The Royal Northern College of Music is to hold a Junior RNCM Open Day next month — aimed at the next generation of talented young performers...


Timer

Still time for entries at ODBBA Contest

January 20, 2020
There is still just enough time to get entries in for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Signings

Five new Sovereigns...

January 20, 2020
Sovereign Brass has welcomed a quintet of new signings as they look ahead to the Regional Championships in Bedworth.


Coalburn

Take a chair...

January 20, 2020
The Coalburn Band rehearsals will be quite a bit more comfortable at Coalburn, thanks to a bit of financial help for Tesco...


Cross

Death of Roy Shaw

January 20, 2020
The death has been announced of the much loved former Formby Band member and supporter Roy Shaw.


To enter

Holme Firth contest offers rich pickings for entrants

January 20, 2020
There are plenty of great prizes on offer at the popular Holme Valley Brass Contest in April — so make sure you get your entry in.


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 20, 2020
Music from Tchaikovsky fills the airwaves this week from Phillip Hunt.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional Championship competitors ready for Blackpool

January 18, 2020
78 bands will take to the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens to try and claim titles and qualification to the National Finals.


Paul Walton

Funeral details announced for Paul Walton

January 18, 2020
The funeral of Paul Walton will take place on Thursday 23rd January — but a lasting initiative to help others will be his fantastic legacy.


Littleport

Customers care as Littleport gets welcome cash back book token

January 18, 2020
Littleport Brass has been given a cash injection boost thanks to their local community.


Metropolitan

Metropolitan beginners get conductor boost

January 18, 2020
London Metropolitan Brass looks to secure future generations of players in the capital.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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