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Signings

New signings at Slaithwaite

January 18, 2020
There have been a number of new players arriving at Slaithwaite as they look towards the Yorkshire Area Championships in Huddersfield in March.


cross

Death of Ron Gray

January 18, 2020
The death has been announced of the much respected former player and scaba administrator Ron Gray.


Auction

Auction hunters get ready

January 17, 2020
Prestige cornets, Bach Strads, fanfare trumpets, tubas and percussion up for grabs for those with an eye for an auction bid THIS MORNING...


Phil Cobb

Cobb set for Tomlinson Concerto at Birmingham Brass Fest

January 16, 2020
Philip Cobb will be performing the iconic Ernest Tomlinson 'Cornet Concerto' in the heart of Birmingham this weekend.


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Put your band on the global banding map

January 15, 2020
The 4BR Classified Service is the most effective way to ensure your band's activities, aims and objectives are shown to the world. Sign up now make sure you get your musical ambitions on line and connected to those you want to be linked up with.


Auction

Auction instruments ready for bargain hunters

January 15, 2020
Prestige cornets, Bach Strads, fanfare trumpets, tubas and percussion up for grabs for those with an eye for an auction bid...


Festival

Festival aim in right direction with new signings

January 15, 2020
Festival Brass Band backs ambition with new signings to return to top in Belgium.


modefor

Mode for opportunities for unpublished composers

January 15, 2020
Unpublished composers are being given the opportunity to have their brass band works published by Tabby Kerwin at Mode for...


Newton

Brighouse welcome back Newton

January 15, 2020
Ellena Newton returns to Brighouse & Rastrick in the new role of solo trombone.


Enter

Closing date looms for NEMBBA Contest

January 15, 2020
If you want to give your Area test-piece preparations an early run-out then make sure you get your entry form in...


Whitburn

Whitburn presents annual awards

January 15, 2020
Players from all parts of the Whitburn Band organisation gained recognition at their recent annual awards presentations.


Coalburn

2020 vision comes into focus at Coalburn

January 15, 2020
The Coalburn Band has plenty to focus on in the next few months at all levels of its organisation.


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 15, 2020
Its a celebration of Burns Night with Phillip Hunt this week


ENCM

RNCM offers instrument study day courses

January 15, 2020
Some of the top stars in the banding and orchestral world will be leading specialist instrument courses at the RNCM in Manchester in March and April


Brighouse

Death of Peter Teal

January 14, 2020
The death has been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick corent and flugel player Peter Teal.


Darts

BBE hits double top in membership

January 14, 2020
Brass Bands England doubles its membership numbers thanks to investment in popular initiatives, revamped attractions and additional benefits.


Butlins

Report & Result: 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Championship Section

January 12, 2020
Flowers set the benchmark for their major title aspirations with a commanding victory in Skegness under Paul Holland.


Butlins

Report & Results: 2020 Butlins Youth & Unregistered Championships

January 12, 2020
British Open success for two outstanding ensembles as Youth Brass 2000 and Shirland Welfare Training take the honours at Skegness.


Butlins

Report & Results: 2020 British Open Solo & Quartet Championships

January 12, 2020
There were some brilliant winners of the solo and quartet prizes on offer — both young and slightly older...


Bultins

Report & Result: 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: First Section

January 11, 2020
10th anniversary success for Eccles Borough as Mareika Gray inspires impressive symphonic success at Skegness.


Butlins

Report & Result: 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Second Section

January 11, 2020
Warm congratulations go to City of Coventry as they plant the winner's pennant in their bandroom after a 12 year wait for success.


Butlins

Report & Result: 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Third Section

January 11, 2020
Tewit Silver continues to match Liverpool FC stride for stride as they notch up their seventh title success in a row under MD Martin Hall.


Butlins

Report & Result: 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Fourth Section

January 11, 2020
Dodworth Colliery MW enjoy their early season trip to the seaside as they claim the honours and the £2,000 first prize under MD Eliot J Darwin.


Conbsertt

Blue plaque marks pioneering spirit in Consett

January 10, 2020
140 years of Salvation Army music making in Consett has been marked with the presentation of a blue heritage plaque to hang on the wall of their headquarters.


Gloucester

Fernie inspires Gloucestershire youth

January 10, 2020
Alan Fernie led the music making on the latest Glucestershire Youth Band course — even if he couldn't quite muster up some real snow...




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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