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Perth Concert Hall

Report & Result: 2021 Besson Scottish Open

November 27, 2021
A Gallery full of outstanding musical portraits sees Whitburn claim the Scottish Open title for a seventh successive year.


Yorkshrie

Yorkshire Youth continues reinvigorated progress

November 26, 2021
The Yorkshire Youth Band has met up again to showcase their progress and enhance their skill sets under the team of Black Dyke Band stars.


Besson

Checking the quality...

November 26, 2021
Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been testing the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets to come off the production line in Germany.


Signings

Quintet of key signings for Dobcross

November 26, 2021
Dobcross Silver Band has welcome five new players to the ranks as they look forward to the 2022 contesting season.


BYBA

Youth entries set to battle for honours

November 26, 2021
There is solo and ensemble playing from a slightly different musical genre to enjoy this weekend from the comfort of your home.


Edward Gregson

Gregson to sign copies of World Rejoicing at Swiss Nationals

November 26, 2021
The composer of the top section set-test will be on hand to sign copies of the study score of his work which will help decide which band becomes Swiss National Champion this year.


Cory

Enjoy all the Treasures of Brass in Concert

November 25, 2021
You can enjoy all the action from the Brass in Concert Championships once again thanks to the wobplay.com recording platform


Wantage

New recruits for Wantage

November 25, 2021
The experienced duo of Lucas Wong and Lizzie Findley join the ranks of Championship Section Wantage Silver Band.


Brett Baker

International flavour to Yorkshire Trombone Day

November 25, 2021
The first Yorkshire Trombone Day attracted delegates from far and wide.


Stravinki

Swiss rejoice at National return

November 25, 2021
The Swiss National Championships will take place in Montreux this weekend.


Culture

Belgian National Championships cancelled

November 25, 2021
Increased concerns over Covid-19 have led to the cancellation of this weekend's Belgian National Championships.


Scottish

Bands set for Scottish Festival of Brass

November 25, 2021
There will be two days of great contesting action in Perth on the weekend as bands lock musical horns to try and claim the Scottish Open and Band Supplies Scottish Challenge titles.


Capstaff

Get your Musica De Los Muertos for free...

November 25, 2021
If you are looking to entertain your concert audiences with something a bit different and free then Jack Capstaff's award winning entertainment set is just the ticket...


Codi

Welsh music creators sought

November 25, 2021
A brace of new projects will look to enhance creative pathways for composers and music creators in Wales.


Palanga

Live music making rises like a Phoenix in Palanga

November 25, 2021
The Lithuanian Wind Band Championships and Mnozil Brass herald a step back towards more live music making in Palanga.


sbba

SBBA heads on-line for AGM & Learning Festival

November 25, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association Annual General Meeting and Learning Festival will be held on-line in January next year.


Higham

Farr and wide enjoy Higham Hall music making

November 25, 2021
Besson star Owen Farr led delegates on a great weekend of music making in Cumbria.


wALLACE

Her Majesty's Medal for Music awarded to John Wallace CBE

November 24, 2021
The renowned Scottish trumpet player, educator, composer and arts leader is to be the recipient of the Her Majesty's Medal for Music.


Fodens Pub

Festive cheer from Foden's

November 24, 2021
Three classic Christmas carols in fantastic new arrangements from John Barber and Foden's Band.


Rainford

Rainford forced to withdraw from Scottish Open

November 24, 2021
The North West contender has been forced to withdraw from the event in Perth due to Covid-19 issues.


kIRSTY aBBOTTS

Hammonds boost as Abbotts take top role

November 24, 2021
Hammonds Band has been further boosted by the appointment of Kirsty Abbotts as their new principal cornet.


Aobba

New quartet joins Adjudication Association

November 24, 2021
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has welcomed four new additions to their ranks.


Birmingham

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to play key role to unlock talent

November 24, 2021
'Fair and Inclusive Classical Music' project aims to find a new stream of talent to enjoy an emerging career in classical music.


Concord

Result: 2021 Danish National Championship

November 22, 2021
Concord sets flight path to European after successful title defence.


Sage Gateshead

Report & Result: 2021 Brass in Concert Championship

November 20, 2021
Cory take all the treasure once more to confirm their position as masters of the high seas of entertainment.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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