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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.




Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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