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Bombay

Balkans, Baja and brass bands to get footfall tapping in Barnsley

July 08, 2022
Black Dyke, WFEL Fairey and Grimethorpe Colliery will add to the exotic sound mix in Barnsley next weekend.


kERKRADE

Bands set for world title challenges in Kerkrade

July 08, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jappie Dijkstra about the competitions taking place at the World Music Contest festival in Kerkrade this weekend.


German

German offer of national singularity

July 07, 2022
The organisers of the German National Championships will welcome bands to take part in its top section contest this year.


Comber

Comber Brass puts on Royal performance

July 07, 2022
There was a royal seal of approval for the performance of Comber Brass recently.


Ralph Brill

Brill appointment at Dunaskin Doon

July 07, 2022
The hugely experienced Ralph Brill becomes Resident Conductor at Dunaskin Doon Band.


Kaptil

Adjudication panels announced for National Finals

July 07, 2022
The list of adjudicators for the London and Cheltenham National Finals has been announced.


Easington Colliery

Easington looks to add further categories to their success

July 06, 2022
Easington Colliery looks towards an exciting second half of 2022 with high profile concerts and contest appearances.


Dave Purkiss

Purkiss teams up with Withington at Carlton Main

July 06, 2022
David Purkiss joins the Carlton Main Frickley conducting team and Yorkshire band eyes major honours.


Fully scored

Bulla ready to be Fully Scored

July 05, 2022
Composer Stephen Bulla is the special guest on the latest Fully Scored podcast.


Frank Wolff

Outstanding honour for remarkable ambassador

July 05, 2022
Brass Bands England honour Frank Wolff for his outstanding services to the brass band movement.


NYBSS

NYBBS opens doors for all inclusive future

July 05, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland is opening its doors to help inspire the next generation of young players.


Ian Culross

Culross returns to Leyland

July 05, 2022
The experienced Scottish cornet star returns to Leyland Band for a second tenure as principal cornet.


Elland

Report & Result: 2022 Brighouse Lions March & Hymn Tune

July 04, 2022
Elland Silver produce a brace of commanding performances to claim the honours in Brighouse.


National YBB Wales

Harper to point Welsh youth in musical direction

July 04, 2022
Philip Harper will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales in concerts in Bangor, Fishguard and Cardiff this August.


Rooms4groups

European hotels already to be booked

July 04, 2022
There are some great deals to be had for bands heading to the European Championships in Malmo next year.


Granercy

Euphonium trio claim Grammy awards

July 04, 2022
Three talented euphonium players win Thomas K Pinto scholarship awards


Bodmin Town Band

Badge to Bodmin

July 04, 2022
Simon Badge has been announced as the new Musical Director of Bodmin Band in Cornwall.


Brookwright

Brookwright announces 2022 competition details

July 04, 2022
The leading brass band music publisher announces details of its 2022 composer competition.


Brass for Africa

Interview with Jim Trott of Brass for Africa

July 02, 2022
We talk to Jim Trott from the Brass for Africa charity as a group of 12 players prepare to touch down in Europe for a very special tour of performances at the WMC in Kerkrade, Switzerland and Germany.


Whitburn

Whitburn honour legend

July 01, 2022
The Whitburn Band has honoured the legendary figure of former player and supporter Jimmy Graham.


aCCLE

Acceler8 play their Cards right....

July 01, 2022
The Acceler8 Band helps wow audiences and critics alike in a new production of a classic tale of political shenanigans...


Heart

Health & Safety at the heart of Elgar Summer School

July 01, 2022
Thanks to the support of Band Supplies, the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School will gain the addition of a portable defibrillator.


Proms

Be a part of Proms in the Playground

July 01, 2022
Proms in Playground takes place in July — so why not become an active part of it?


Cross

Death of Michael Hafner

July 01, 2022
The tragic death has been announced of 19 year old cornet player Michael Hafner of Brassband Uberetsch.


WELSH fLAG

Welsh reunion makes progress

July 01, 2022
Plans for a special National Youth Brass Band of Wales Reunion concert continues to steam ahead.




Darwen Brass

Darwen Brass issues Area statement

February 26 • Darwen Brass has made its official comment on its disqualification from the recent North West Regional Championships.


Coalburn

Bowman honour with Coalburn Award

February 26 • The memory of Beth Damer is being celebrated at Coalburn Band with the annual presentation of the award in her name.


Brighouse

All diversions lead to Brighouse

February 26 • If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.


Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25 • A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Haverhill Silver Band - Waterbeach Brass, Concert in Histon Baptist Church

Saturday 1 March • Histon Baptist Church, Cambridge CB24 9LQ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 March • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street, . Greenwich, . London, SE10 9BJ


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


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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