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Foden's

Foden's looks for new signings...

September 16, 2022
Foden's Youth Band is looking for a new cohort of players to join the ranks...


British Open

British Open gains further GB media boost

September 16, 2022
Martin and Karyn Mortimer were guests on the GB News channel to talk about the importance of hosting the 168th British Open Championships last weekend.


Making Music

Shortlists announced for 2022 Making Music Awards

September 16, 2022
The shortlists for the various award categories have been announced.


March

Don't forget the march to Blackburn & Darwen...

September 16, 2022
There is still time to get your entries in for the popular march and hymn tune contest


Jamie Hood

Hood to guest at Copper Shards Festival in France

September 16, 2022
The well known brass player and teacher will head to Douai for a three day festival of teaching.


Sunday

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 12th September

September 16, 2022
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...


Cheltenham

Adjudicator change as bands focus on Cheltenham challenge

September 16, 2022
There has been a minor reshuffle in the adjudicator line-up as bands prepare for the challenges of Cheltenham this weekend.


Brighuse

British Open images captured by Chapman

September 15, 2022
Craig Chapman's images of the competing bands at the 168th British Open can now be enjoyed on-line.


Frairy

Fond farewells and welcomes at Friary

September 15, 2022
Friary Brass Band says goodbye to Alex Sears as they welcome their new horn signing Kelly Harrison


Rothwell

Soprano changes at Rothwell

September 15, 2022
Paul Argyle steps down from the role as the Grand Shield champion welcomes some Nordic help before new signing takes on contest role.


eBBW vALLEY

Ebbw Valley to open up before Cheltenham

September 15, 2022
Ebbw Valley will be looking to complete their set of Cheltenham National titles on the weekend — and you can hear them out the final touches to their preparations this evening.


Brighouse

Brighouse show off their Bobby Dazzler on the BBC

September 15, 2022
Players from the newly crowned British Open Champion have helped to boost the profile of the band on their main regional television news programme.


aobba

Adjudicator trainee initiative to continue at Cheltenham

September 14, 2022
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be leading their training scheme at the National Finals in Cheltenham on the weekend.


Award

Global congratulations for award recipients

September 14, 2022
Congratulations have been forwarded from around the banding world to the recipients of the Iles and Mortimer Medals which were presented at this year's British Open Championship.


Willebroek

Willebroek Solo Competition boosted by prize packages

September 14, 2022
The annual Willebroek Solo Competition will take place later this year — boosted by generous prize packages for each category.


Alan Widdop

Widdop takes baton at Lindley

September 14, 2022
The experienced Alan Widdop has become the new Musical Director at Lindley Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2022 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

September 13, 2022
Hepworth enjoys trip to the Docs as they claim the silverware and a huge boost to the coffers.


Winter GARDENS

2023 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

September 12, 2022
'The World Rejoicing' will be joined by 'A London Overture' and 'The Accursed Huntsman' to test the bands in Blackpool next May.


National Finals

Cheltenham National Finals to go ahead as planned

September 11, 2022
The Section 1-4 National Finals at Cheltenham will go ahead as planned following an announcement by Kapitol Promotions.


open

Report & Result: 2022 British Open Championship

September 10, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick end their 44 year wait for the British Open title as Prof David King leads them to success.


British Open

Bands ready for British Open return

September 09, 2022
18 competitors will line-up at Symphony Hall to battle for the 168th British Open title.


Hammonds

Hammonds take new look to celebrate past and future

September 09, 2022
Hammonds Band will look to add further triumphs as they head to Symphony Hall with a new logo to its name.


sTAFFORSHIRE

Midlands trio gain Childs play insight

September 09, 2022
The Staffordshire, City of Birmingham and Amington Bands enjoy the performance spotlight of Dr Robert Childs ahead of their Cheltenham National Finals appearances.


Brett Baker

The Lusher sound of Baker

September 09, 2022
Brett Baker has paid tribute to the great Don Lusher with his latest audio release


Laganvale Band

New signings at Laganvale

September 09, 2022
Several new signings will make their contest debuts with Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band at the forthcoming NIBA contest.




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


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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