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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...




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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