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Own Farr

Farr home and away for free

September 23, 2022
The Besson horn star will provide a free masterclass for people in Australia and around the world as part of a new initiative.


Withington

Withington to lead exploration of the state of mind

September 23, 2022
Allan Withington's 2023 Conducting Course will explore the psychological benefits music brings to the mind.


TREDEGAR

Tredegar to head back to Amersham for musical inspiration

September 23, 2022
The connection between the progressive organisations will be strengthened this weekend when they team up for workshops and a gala concert.


realeses

Four new CDs released from World of Brass

September 23, 2022
Solo CDs from Isobel Daws and Richard Poole plus a brace from Black Dyke to tickle your fancy.


hERIATGE

Grant boost for BBE Archive work

September 23, 2022
The protection of some of the most fragile works held in the BBE Brass Band Archive will be helped by a grant award.


Regionals

2023 Regional dates confirmed

September 23, 2022
All the qualification action for Cheltenham and London 2023 is over a busy four weekend period next year.


BBE

BBE offers public support for Foundation work

September 22, 2022
You can now help support the Brass Foundation work undertaken by Brass Bands England.


NYBBGB

Still time to audition for National Youth Bands

September 22, 2022
You still have the opportunity to audition for the National Youth and National Childrens' Bands of Great Britain via the RNCM in Manchester.


Regionals

2023 Regional test pieces announced

September 22, 2022
Works by Philip Wilby, Phil Lawrence, Rodney Newton, Stephen Bulla and Darrol Barry will face bands at the 2023 Regional Championships.


Regent Brass

New voice to spearhead Regent musical perspective

September 22, 2022
Regent Brass has appointed the talented Franklin Onyeso as its new Composer in Residence.


Bousie

Free workshops for youngsters at RNCM

September 22, 2022
The RNCM in Manchester is to host a series of free workshops for youngsters playing middle, low and trombone brass.


Youth Championships

Entries open for 2023 National Youth Championships

September 22, 2022
Entries are now open for the 2023 National Youth Championships of Great Britian.


Jake

Scholarship award for young GUS cornet star

September 22, 2022
Jake Humphrey has become the inaugural recipient of a 2022/2023 Conn-Selmer Europe scholarship scheme.


Butlins

Could Butlin's return in 2024?

September 22, 2022
Could the sale the resort group for £300m see the brass band championships return in 2024?


Frank Renton

Frank for free at British Open

September 22, 2022
Frank Renton was at the recent British Open for a special free broadcast of his on-line programme.


Bandrtand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 18th September

September 22, 2022
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire.


cheltenham

Report & Result: 2022 Second Section National Championship of Great Britain

September 18, 2022
Campbeltown make the long journey as the newly crowned National Champion after their fantastic victory in Cheltenham


dobcross

Report & Result: 2022 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain

September 18, 2022
Dobcross Silver strike gold in Cheltenham with a thrilling victory to herald the success of their new beginning under MD Jason M Smith


cheltenham

Report & Result: 2022 First Section National Championship of Great Britain

September 17, 2022
Stannington claim the glory in a late battle for the honours at Cheltenham.


skelmersdale

Report & Result: 2022 Third Section National Championship of Great Britain

September 17, 2022
Victory for Skelmersdale as they take the title as the last band out of the starting gate at Cheltenham.


Mortimer

Foden's to mark Mortimer anniversaries

September 16, 2022
The National Champion will mark the birth and death of the remarkable Harry Mortimer later this month in a special concert.


Tredeagr

Tredegar ready for road trips

September 16, 2022
Tredegar will head to Stroud and Amersham over the next two weeks as well as adding new high profile concerts to their 2023 diary.


Tewit

Tewit Youth to hold Open Day

September 16, 2022
The successful youth band will be holding a special open day to inspire the next generation of brass band talent


mNAGER

Manger launch new CD for centenary celebrations

September 16, 2022
Manger Musikklag's centenary gala concert at Bergen's Grieghallen will also be marked by teh launch of their anniversary double CD, 'Mangnitude'.


VBS

New optimism for Vernon Building Society Band

September 16, 2022
A new rehearsal facility means a bright new future for Vernon Building Society Band




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


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


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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