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winners

Cory and Marshall claim BBW 'CD of the Year' awards

November 26, 2020
Major releases from Cory and Richard Marshall claim the first critics' awards of the year from Brass Band World magazine.


Kippax Band

Kippax focus on community support

November 26, 2020
A wonderful community gesture sees the Yorkshire Area champion open its rehearsal facility as a local Food Bank centre.


Marines

Marine force boost for National Youth Band...

November 26, 2020
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will join forces with the Royal Marines Band Service for a virtual performance.


Brass Bands Wales

Brass Bands Wales looks to set up virtual library of works

November 25, 2020
New Welsh body looks to find and curate the rich collection of works written by Welsh composers and compositions for Welsh bands.


Radio

Radio: Top Brass

November 25, 2020
John Maines has a great selection of brass band music to enjoy over the airwaves.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins work set for BBC broadcast

November 24, 2020
'Sadly Now the Throstle Sings' by Gavin Higgins will receive its premiere orchestral studio performance this evening on Radio 3.


Eikanger

Eikanger centre future plans on education

November 24, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik looks to the future with ambitious education plans for their rehearsal base.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

November 24, 2020
Chris Helme returns to bring us more great brass band music over the airwaves


bbw

Dragon logo helps breathe life into new Welsh body

November 23, 2020
Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales makes further progress with corporate logo to reflect its future aims and ambitions.


Besson

Baritone benefits from Band Supplies

November 23, 2020
A new Sovereign baritone from Band Supplies now comes with even more extra freebies — including free tuition from Black Dyke Band star Michael Cavanagh.


Crowdfun

Bands gain benefit from Crowdfunder campaign

November 23, 2020
Bands are already benefiting from the #SaveOurBrassBands campaign — so make sure you sign up.


Advent

Reg Vardy get ready to open the advent windows

November 23, 2020
There will be a carol a day from Reg Vardy Band this Christmas — all the way up to the big day itself...


Gramercy

Gramercy provide musical support for charity

November 23, 2020
An ensemble from the award winning Gramercy Brass has helped raise funds for an important charity in their area.


Heavy

The perfect heavy duty gift this Christmas

November 23, 2020
You can now buy the brass band player in your life the perfect gift voucher for Christmas...


Rowe

Double Champion of Champions online triumph for young star

November 22, 2020
The talented Sebastian Rowe leads the online Champion of Champions at the Band Association of New South Wales


Carrie Boax

Host intervention robs Scottish banding of answers

November 22, 2020
There was no answer to the question of a rehearsal return posed by SBBA President Carrie Boax in a televised debate after BBC presenter ignores the need for a political response.


Wainwright

Festive music from BrookWright Music

November 21, 2020
There are plenty of great titles to enjoy in time for the festive season despite the challenges.


Signing

New rep signing for Grimethorpe

November 21, 2020
Seb Williman joins Grimethorpe Colliery Band on repiano cornet from Fairey.


Brass in concert

Last free dip and delve into Brass in Concert

November 21, 2020
You have still got time this weekend to dip into the entertainment delights of the 2020 online BiC Festival for free.


Simone

Rebello to host BBE percussion webinar

November 21, 2020
Simone Rebello will be given a potted history of the development and importance of percussion in the next BBE webinar.


Fairlop

Fairlop to support community lockdown festivities

November 21, 2020
Fairlop Brass has made an inventive commitment to provide musical support to their local community this Christmas.


bUTLINS

Refunds and potential replay for Butlins

November 19, 2020
Festival Organisers confirm full refunds of entry fees and accommodation as they look towards potential future dates.


Unity

Musical unity brings North West youth together

November 19, 2020
The Lions Youth, Macclesfield Youth, Stockport Schools and Poynton Youth Bands have joined forces to ensure their players are kept inspired.


BrassFest

BrassFest looks forward to providing festive cheer

November 19, 2020
BrassFestUK's 'Isolation Christmas' plans to get us all having a 'Merry Christmas Everybody'.


rncm

Chic response to RNCM appeal

November 19, 2020
Nile Rodgers is one of a number of leading musicians pledging their support to help the RNCM secure its future.




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


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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