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Rooms

Finals calls for qualifiers

April 07, 2022
The full list of qualifiers is now complete, so make sure you have booked your place in the best hotel for London and Cheltenham too.


Nationals

National Finalists now complete

April 06, 2022
The bands that have qualified for Cheltenham and London are now complete.


McGough

Come fly with me...

April 06, 2022
If you are heading into New Zealand you can do it to the sound of two shades of brass...


Hauts de France

French champion told to Sshh...

April 06, 2022
Hauts-de-France Brass Band makes link to Sshhmute maker Bremner Music.


Riverside Youth

Riverside talent shines in-house and out

April 06, 2022
Riverside Youth Band recently held its in-house solo competition with plenty of fantastic playing on show.


Micah Parsons

Parsons takes Royal lead

April 06, 2022
Micah Parsons has been appointed the Musical Director of Royal Spa Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2022 Holme Valley Contest

April 06, 2022
Hepworth leads the prize winners as the popular Holme Valley Contest returns.


Fife

Fife Brass Band Festival returns with entertainment remit

April 06, 2022
The Fife Brass Band Festival will return later this month with bands ready to entertain.


Ross Knight

Knight records Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto

April 06, 2022
Scottish tuba star Ross Knight recently flew into Wales to record the iconic Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto with Tredegar Band.


Katrina

Marzella takes baton for Mechelen

April 06, 2022
Katrina Marzella will take the baton to lead Festival Brass Band at the Flemish Open this weekend.


sbba solo

Report & Results: 2022 Scottish Solo & Ensemble Finals

April 06, 2022
Youthful Scottish solo and ensemble talent shines in Glasgow.


Karl Busch

Funeral details announced for Karl Busch

April 06, 2022
The funeral details for the popular bandsman Karl Busch have been announced.


Keli

Live brass band drama to unfold at home

April 03, 2022
The world premiere of 'Keli' by award winning composer Martin Green and featuring Whitburn Band will be live broadcast later today — so why not add to the weekend's brass band drama yourself.


Band Supplies

Tip a Cheltenham winner with Band Supplies

April 02, 2022
There are some sure way winners to be had with Band Supplies at Cheltenham this weekend — with the odds slashed on Fusion gig bags and Denis Wick products


Aldbourne

Report & Results: 2022 West of England Regional Championships

April 02, 2022
Aldbourne, Bodmin, Helston Town, Redruth and Bideford Town take the titles on offer in Cheltenham.


Messiah

European links for Messiah

April 02, 2022
Black Dyke Band will join forces with the Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus and choirs from France and Germany for a special performance of Handel's 'Messiah' later this month.


Lippeatt

Lippeatt last chords with Hatfield & Askern Colliery

April 02, 2022
The experienced Stan Lippeatt has taken the decision to step down from his role as Musical Director of the Yorkshire band to concentrate on further freelance opportunities on stage and in the box.


eUROS NEW

Huge financial boost for nationally significant Euros

April 01, 2022
Brass Bands England receives financial award to help project the sounds of brass bands from Birmingham.


Swiss

Swiss announce National tests

March 31, 2022
Works by Kenneth Downie, Ludovic Neurohr, Martin Ellerby and Christopher Bond will test the competing bands at the Swiss National Championships later this year.


wales

Spotlight on youth in Wales

March 31, 2022
Brass Bands Wales / Bandiau Pres Cymru looks to learn from the good practice of a trio of Welsh bands.


Flemish Open

Four nation battle at Flemish Open

March 31, 2022
Bands from Belgium, France, Netherlands and Austria will battle for title honours at the forthcoming Flemish Open Championships


Radio

100 up for Hoyle's Yorkshire innings

March 31, 2022
The popular Yorkshire Brass on-line brass band broadcast has just doffed its cap on completing a great century innings.


Abbey Brass

Brownless joins in advisory role at Abbey Brass (Abingdon)

March 31, 2022
Neil Brownless has joined Abbey Brass (Abringdon) Band as its Musical Advisor.


BTM Band

Next Generation inspired by BTM approach

March 31, 2022
The next generation of players that will be inspired to be part of the BTM Band organisation have been welcomed through an open day door.


Eisetefford

National Eisteddfod of Wales looks for brass band entrants

March 31, 2022
Welsh bands are being asked to enter the National Eisteddfod of Wales which returns later this year.




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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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