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Webuster

Pemberton and Webster to help revitalise Salvation Army link

October 21, 2021
A new musical initiative hopes to renew a musical link between the banding movement and the Salvation Army.


Paul Richards

Flowers sop star signs for BBE

October 21, 2021
Paul Richards will bring his years of business as well as playing experience and excellence to his new role as a trustee of Brass Bands England.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire announces judges for 2022 Area Championship

October 21, 2021
The contest schedule and list of judges the Yorkshire bands will have to impress to get the Cheltenham and London has been announced.


Nailsworth

Contest dates for 2022 Regional Championships

October 20, 2021
The qualification action will take place over four weekends across the UK next February and March.


Geneva

Geneva's stamp of heritage

October 20, 2021
21 years of Geneva Instrument manufacturing has been celebrated with a new video production from the company.


Kennedy

Death of Ronnie Kennedy

October 18, 2021
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.


Ratby

Ratby savour congratulations

October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.


1st Old Boys

Report & Results: 2021 NIBA Championships

October 18, 2021
1st Old Boys return to the top of the winner's rostrum as section titles head to CWA Brass and Dynamic Brass in Armagh.


BBW

Have your say on Brass Bands Wales

October 17, 2021
The general Quarterly Meeting of Brass Bands Wales will be held on a Zoom platform later this month — and you can have your say.


Littlemore

Foden's to mark Littlemore banding contribution

October 17, 2021
The contribution made by Allan Littlemore to the banding movement and to Foden's and Leyland Bands will be marked in a special concert in Sandbach later today.


City of Bradford

City of Bradford add youth and experience

October 17, 2021
The Yorkshire band has busy busy signing up playing talent as they look ahead to a busy few months.


Rainford

Rainford add to the ranks

October 17, 2021
New signings bolster the ranks of Rainford Band as they look ahead to the Scottish Open in Perth next month.


Eimaher

The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years

October 15, 2021
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.


Kirsty

Carlton Main Frickley thank incredible Abbotts

October 15, 2021
Yorkshire band takes opportunity to provide an emotional thank-you to their inspirational principal cornet after she calls a halt to her role after 19 years.


Kpaitol

Kapitol issues details of Covid-19 follow-up

October 15, 2021
Bands who took part in Cheltenham and London will be contacted by Kapitol as part of their post-Covid-19 review process.


NIBA

NIBA Championships to be broadcast

October 14, 2021
The brass band competitions from the the contest in Armagh will be broadcast for the banding world to enjoy.


Durham

Report & Results: 2021 DCBBA Solos, Duets, Quartets & Veterans

October 14, 2021
There was plenty of great music making on show at the recent Durham County BBA event.


Clifton

City of Bristol ready to aim sky high

October 14, 2021
Performances for television, radio and contesting sees City of Bristol Band return to music making with a sky high outlook.


Score

Want to write for brass bands?

October 13, 2021
4BR talks to composer and conductor Andy Duncan about his iWrite composing modules which aim to enable brass band lovers to start composing for the brass band medium — from hymn tunes to test-pieces...


Allegro

The Musician's Optician eyes National title

October 13, 2021
Allegro Optical — 'The Musician's Optician', is celebrating having reached the finals of the prestigious Optician Awards for the fourth year running.


Foden's Band

World Rankings — October update

October 13, 2021
The Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings have finally returned after a break of over 18 months due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.


Resurrection

King CD gains critical acclaim

October 12, 2021
Prof David King's new solo recital CD release has been gaining both popular and critical plaudits.


Eccles

New midfield signings at Eccles

October 12, 2021
The euph and horn sections at Eccles Borough Band get a boost with the signings of Rhys Edwards and Sammy Latus.


Wimgates

New sop and flugel signings at Wingates

October 12, 2021
Rob Richardson and Liv Appleton sign for the north west band.


Gregson

Remembering Bram Gregson & Friends

October 11, 2021
Edward Gregson talks about the life and musical legacy of his elder brother which he has curated on a new double CD release.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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