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Grimethorep

Transatlantic connections for Grimethorpe

June 22, 2022
Composer Johan de Meij and Lake Wobegon are the latest worldwide musical connections made by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Brighouse

Trio of new signings at Brighouse & Rastrick

June 22, 2022
The West Riding band welcomes three new players to the ranks.


Foden

Long awaited return to Stroud for Foden's

June 22, 2022
The National Champion will be making a long awaited return to Stroud this weekend.


Skelmersdale

Whit confidence boost for Skelmersdale

June 22, 2022
Skelmersdale Band will head to Cheltenham boosted by a fine return at the recent Whit Friday contests.


Bousfield

Bousfield to give BBE Conference Keynote speech

June 22, 2022
The renowned trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will give the keynote speech at the annual Brass Bands England Conference later this year.


Lake Wobegon

American visitors enjoy all things great and small

June 22, 2022
The members of Lake Wobegon Brass Band will be enjoying all things great and small on their tour to the UK.


French National Championships

French Championships announce set-works

June 22, 2022
Four of the five test-pieces for the 2023 French National Championships have been announced.


McKelvie

New resident at UNISON Kinneil

June 22, 2022
Paul McKelvie has been appointed Resident Conductor at UNISON Kinneil Band.


Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker add to artist line-up

June 22, 2022
Ashley Dixon is the latest player to join the Mercer & Barker stable of Performance Artists.


Hogg

Gloucestershire Constabulary nab their man

June 22, 2022
Colin Hogg becomes the new Director of Music at The Band of the Gloucestershire Constabulary.


Fodens

Foden's open online doors for Welcome project

June 21, 2022
A new educational initiative brings the sights and sounds of the National Champion to youngsters.


Warwick

Warwick keeps the buzz word on lips around the world

June 21, 2022
The makers of the pBuzz instruments continues to make a high profile mark across the music industry.


Black DYKE

Black Dyke keeps busy ahead of World Championship challenge

June 21, 2022
The Yorkshire Champion continues to make its musical travels ahead of its Kerkrade title assault.


Friary

Friary thanks to Stevens

June 21, 2022
Friary Brass has thanked Chairperson and player Nigel Stevens as he steps down from joint roles.


Eagley

Mayoral support for Eagley

June 21, 2022
Not one but two mayors will be supporting the Eagley Band as they take to the stage in Bolton next month.


Cross

Death of Mike Hadcroft

June 20, 2022
The death has been announced of former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Mike Leon Hadcroft.


nybbgb

National Youth Band to premiere Hyperlink

June 20, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will give the world premiere of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' at the Royal College of Music.


Brisbane

Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD

June 20, 2022
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.


Janssen

Janssen set for Schoonhoven return

June 20, 2022
Erik Janssen is set to return to Brass Band Schoonhoven to renew a partnership that first started over 30 years ago.


Bugle

Report & Results: 2022 Bugle Contest

June 20, 2022
St Dennis overcomes the menace of the weather to lead the prize winners on the return of the famous Bugle contest.


Finals

Swiss conductor claims BBCA prize

June 19, 2022
The Swiss-Italian Boris Oppliger claims the Brass Band Conductor's Association title as the international language of brass band music making resonates in Eccles.


Jonathan Pippen

4BR Brass Things Review...

June 19, 2022
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.


Archive

Archive opinions sought

June 18, 2022
Brass Bands England wishes to find out more about your opinions on how best to support and develop its Brass Band Archive.


bbca

Enjoy the beat in Eccles today

June 18, 2022
The semi-final and final of the Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition takes place in Eccles today — so why not go along and enjoy the music making.


Bousfield

Bousfield and Lindberg in conversation

June 17, 2022
The great Christian Lindberg joins Ian Bousfield for one heck of a chat...




Perth

Scots combine for Perth preview

February 26 • Five Scottish Championship challengers to preview their title preparations ahead of their Perth Concert Hall appearances.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 26 • Martin Upfold hosts programmes full of brass band music over the next two weekends.


Previw

Black Dyke to host Area spotlights

February 26 • The defending Yorkshire Area champion will lead a Friday evening of test-piece previews in Ossett.


Verwood

Report & Results: 2025 ODBBA Contest

February 26 • Area run outs prove popular in Witney as Verwood Concert Brass lead the confidence boosting victories ahead of Regional challenges.


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


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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