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Cheltenham

Cheltenham National Finals schedule revealed

March 24, 2022
The running order for the contests at the Cheltenham National Finals has been announced.


Busch

Death of Karl Busch

March 24, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected cornet player and conductor Karl Busch.


Winder

Winder adds to Dutch direction at Filton

March 24, 2022
The former Tredegar flugel star Danny Winder joins Filton Concert Brass as they prepare to welcome Erik van de Kolk to direct their Regional 'Contest Music' challenge.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe honour stalwart

March 24, 2022
The Skelmanthorpe Band has paid tribute to euphonium player Peter Crossley who has retired from playing after giving the brass band movement over 60 years of dedicated service.


Rooms4groups

Forget the qualifying headaches...

March 22, 2022
After the celebrations of the weekends in Durham, Stevenage and Swansea, Rooms4groups will ease any headaches when it comes to book hotels for Cheltenham and London too..


stevenage

Report & Results: 2022 London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

March 19, 2022
Haverhill claims first Area top flight title as section victories go to East of England Co-op, City of Norwich, Bradwell Silver and Hangleton in Stevenage.


durhm

Report & Results: 2022 North of England Regional Championships

March 19, 2022
NASUWT Riverside reign supreme in Durham with section wins for Kirkbymoorside Town, Tewit Silver, Jayess Newbiggin and Flookburgh.


Cory

Report & Results: 2022 Welsh Regional Championships

March 19, 2022
Cory returns to domestic supremacy on a Swansea weekend of titles to Pontardulais, Beaumaris, Cwmtawe and Crosskeys


Nationals

Qualification focus on Durham, Stevenage and Swansea

March 19, 2022
Bands will be looking to qualify for places at Cheltenham and London this weekend from London & Southern Counties, the North of England and Wales.


Basiten

Friday interview with Bastien Baumet

March 18, 2022
We talk with the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet following the news that he has decided to step away from playing with Paris Brass Band to concentrate on his burgeoning solo and educating career.


Rooms4groups

Experts ready to help the celebrations

March 18, 2022
The team at Rooms4groups will be ready and waiting on Monday morning to make qualification success hassle free for London and Cheltenham.


Evans

Evans presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

March 18, 2022
The man with the greatest musical swagger in the banding world has been presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award from Brass Bands England


Buxton

Buxton Brass Band Festival set for return

March 18, 2022
One of the most popular regional events in the banding calendar is set to return in May.


Bearpark and Esh

Bearpark for Bearpark at Durham

March 18, 2022
The vastly experienced Angelo Bearpark will swap Switzerland for Durham this weekend as he plays with Bearpark & Esh.


Paul Andrews

Thursday interview with Paul Andrews

March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.


Mercer

Mercer & Barker head south to sound out things

March 17, 2022
The team from Mercer & Barker are heading to Stevenage this weekend to meet old and new customers — and to create even more of an impact on the banding scene.


Cory

The write stuff for Cory attracts worldwide response

March 17, 2022
Four works by international composers will battle it out to become the 2022 RWCMD Cory Composition Prize winner.


Signings

New signings boost Peterlee ahead of Durham

March 17, 2022
GT Group Peterlee will take to the stage at Durham this weekend boosted by a number of new signings.


Tredeagr

Tredegar opens doors for Contest Music

March 17, 2022
The Welsh Area champion will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of its title defence this weekend in Swansea.


Venue

Great response to new Yorkshire contest

March 17, 2022
There has been a great response to the news of a new entertainment contest series in Yorkshire — but there is still space for a local band or two...


east

East Midlands Music helps to reduce carbon footprint

March 17, 2022
One music retailer is doing its bit to help save the planet...


NASUWT

North East duo join forces for charity fund raiser

March 17, 2022
After the Area battle in Durham this weekend, NASUWT Riverside and Fishburn will join forces for a great brace of charitable causes.


Durahm

Durham BRASS Festival returns with exciting attractions

March 17, 2022
The renowned Durham BRASS Festival returns this summer packed with all sorts of wonderful attractions and concerts.


British Army

Joint forces make Good Company

March 16, 2022
A quintet from the British Army Band recently dropped in for a great day of music making with the children of St Michael's School Brass Ensemble and their fellow pupils.


Stannington

Fisher takes official helm at Stannington

March 16, 2022
The musical partnership between newly crowned Yorkshire First Section champion and Sam Fisher has now been rubber stamped.




Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 3 • A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

February 3 • The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


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


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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