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New Zealand

Past, present and future importance for New Zealand banding

March 03, 2021
The latest issue of New Zealand banding's official journal sees its administrators determined to secure future investment after youth course looks back as well as forward.


dAN jNEKINS

Inspired twist on dance forms

March 03, 2021
Composer Dan Jenkins has given a modern twist to old dance forms with his latest composition.


Elland sIVER

About blooming time...

March 03, 2021
Spring is in the air and the beautiful crocuses could well herald a resurgence in activity once again for brass bands over the next few months...


BBE

Get back and get safe...

March 03, 2021
Brass Bands England hosts online seminars this week to help get bands ready for the day they can get back to doing what they love best...


Band of the Year

BrassPass.tv Band of the Year announces green light decision

March 02, 2021
If Covid-19 route-map goes to plan organisers hope to host contest on July 3rd in Bolton.


Bolsover

Bolsover to set for worldwide welcome

March 02, 2021
The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School is starting to welcome guests from around the banding world as the popular event confirms its musical return.


troms

UniBrass Band Camp set for entertainment mode

March 01, 2021
A Summer School with a difference is promised in August — aimed at those young at musical heart and with a strong entertainment constitution...


Nationals

2021 National Finals to go ahead

March 01, 2021
If everything goes as planned there will be new National Champions declared at Cheltenham and London later this year.


bREXIT

Music Industries Association to discuss export challenges

February 28, 2021
The challenges posed by post-Brexit trading with the EU will be discussed in a special webinar hosted by the Music Industries Association.


BBSS

Green light for 2021 Brass Band Summer School return

February 28, 2021
The 35th anniversary course hopes to return with a return to an in-person format later this year in Harrogate.


Recordings

Iconic recordings added to Wobplay platform

February 28, 2021
Two outstanding Polyphonic releases from Grimethorpe Colliery and Williams Fairey Bands have been added to the Wobplay recording platform for brass band listeners to enjoy.


Sunday

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 28, 2021
Plenty of great music, bands and soloists on show from Chris Helme.


Clarence Adoo MBE

Clarence Adoo MBE to give masterclass to National Youth Band

February 28, 2021
The inspirational musician will provide a masterclass on the Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Steve

Stewart honour at inclusion in major work

February 27, 2021
Cory soprano star Steve Stewart has spoken of the both the humbling and exciting emotions being asked to perform in a major new work by his friend Ken Ferguson about the 911 tragedy has brought him.


Bateerham

Exciting new possibilities for virtuosic trumpet concerto

February 27, 2021
A brand new trumpet concerto written by Australian composer Andrew Batterham LSO principal David Elton could well develop into a major solo brass band work.


Bokaris and Thomas

Bokaris and Thomas make Eternal link

February 26, 2021
Two of the leading young euphonium talents have collaborated on a new musical project — with the desire for more to come.


rENTON

Renton spotlight for latest Besson Fridays at Home

February 26, 2021
Frank Renton is the special guest of the Besson Fridays at Home team this evening — so plenty of entertainment, views and opinions are guaranteed!


bbw

30th anniversary celebrations for Brass Band World magazine

February 26, 2021
The leading brass band publication celebrates a special milestone with its 301st issue.


Conductors

Upbeat ready for conducting competition

February 26, 2021
The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced details of its 2021 competition, which will be held online this year.


swabba

SWBBA on-line closing date looms

February 25, 2021
The on-line closing date for the South West Brass Band Association Solo & Quartet Contest is the 28th February.


MIA

Cross channel collaboration to lead to informed Covid-19 decisions

February 25, 2021
The Music Industries Association is working in collaboration with the French Musical Instruments Manufacturing Association to lead Covid-19 research


Anthony Smith

Smith and Besson...

February 25, 2021
The highly respected euphonium player Anthony Smith joins the Besson stable of international performance artists.


Riverside

pBuzz around Riverside Rookies

February 25, 2021
A new musical initiative has taken off with a buzz led by Mark and Laura Good at Riverside Youth Band.


fORD

Ford to make big band return

February 25, 2021
Matt Ford will be leading the musical celebrations in honour of Len Phillips Big Band in a free live-streamed concert from the famous Abbey Road Studios next month.


Yeomanry

Yeomen of the Guards...

February 25, 2021
A historian is looking for some help linking up some great old marches with some great old Yeomanry bands...




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.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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