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Friary

Friary add to foundation strength

March 09, 2022
Friary Brass has signed Ben Miller as their new Eb tuba ahead of their Area title defence.


Cornet

Concert series to return to Tyldesley

March 09, 2022
A rejuvenated concert series for North West bands will resume at a new venue after a five year break.


Skelmersdale

New additions at Skelmersdale

March 09, 2022
The North West Regional Champion has added new faces to the ranks to boost future prospects.


awards

Brass Bands England Awards 2022 open for nominations

March 09, 2022
If there is someone or an organisation you feel should be getting recognition for their great works, then now's your chance to make your vote count.


Hook Norton

Report & Results: 2022 Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Contest

March 09, 2022
There were pre-Area boosts for Verwood Concert Brass, Wotton-under-Edge District, Cinderford Band, Ocean Brass, Abbey Brass (Abingdon) and Hook Norton Band at the recent OSBBA Contest


Tomkins

Abbey Brass make long awaited return to podium peak

March 09, 2022
Abbey Brass (Abingdon) certainly enjoyed their recent trip to 'Argos' at the Oxfordshire & District Association Contest.


Higham

Higham success despite storm conditions

March 09, 2022
Delegates recently enjoyed a fine weekend of brass tuition and inspiration at the Higham Hall Brass Band Course in Cumbria.


Shipston

Shipston count the costa contest coffee

March 09, 2022
The Shipston Band recently managed to mix a pre-contest coffee with a cheeky request for a warm up room...


Amington

Report & Result: 2022 Midlands Regional Championships Fourth Section

March 07, 2022
Amington round off the Midlands Area double contest weekend with a great Argos victory


Meltham

Report & Results: 2022 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 05, 2022
Black Dyke claim the title honours in Huddersfield as section victories go to Stannington, Meltham & Meltham Mills, Lofthouse 2000 and Oughtibridge


Broxburn

New award honours Scottish stalwart

March 05, 2022
A new 'Best Flugel' award will be presented at the Scottish Championships for the first time — in honour of a much respected player.


Musicwear

Make your mark at the Finals with Musicwearetc

March 05, 2022
If you get the nod from the judges this weekend them make sure you get the perfect look for Cheltenham and London.


Bathgate

Long Service awards to Scottish stalwarts

March 05, 2022
The Scottish Brass Band Association has presented Long Service Awards to James Comerford and Brian Mitchell.


Stevenage

Line-ups for London & Southern Counties Area announced

March 05, 2022
There is an excellent line-up of contenders ready to battle for Cheltenham and London qualification places in Cheltenham later this month. .


Composer

Euro composer finalists announced

March 04, 2022
Works by composers from France, Switzerland and England will be featured in the 8th European Composer Competition in Birmingham.


Yorkshire

Contest Music focus on Huddersfield this weekend

March 04, 2022
The music of Heaton, Vinter, Richards, Langford and Hodel will challenge the bands at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this weekend.


Instruments

Friday interview with Paul Crump

March 04, 2022
We catch up again with Paul Crump — Director of Newmoon Insurance Services for a quick update on the type of instrument insurance issues that may arise over the forthcoming Regional Championship weekends.


Frost

The touch of Frost returns to Grimey

March 04, 2022
From Quincy Jones to Wilfred Heaton for Mark Frost as the trombone star heads to Yorkshire Area with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Raunds

New resident takes up post at Raunds

March 04, 2022
Melissa Brown has been appointed the new Resident Conductor at Raunds Temperance Band


Champions of Brass

Champions of Brass set for Spring flourish

March 04, 2022
The Champions of Brass will spring into action again at Uppermill in May


Ukraine

Mode for... free download offers support for Ukraine

March 04, 2022
Brass bands can show their support for the people of Ukraine with a free download of a traditional Ukrainian folk song.


Wantage

Wantage trio open up for Stevenage challenges

March 04, 2022
The three bands from the Wantage Band organisation will be showcasing their preparations for free this weekend.


Mead

Thursday interview with Steven Mead

March 03, 2022
The Besson star will be giving a performance of the iconic Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the RNCM in Manchester this evening.


cHILD

Damning report into reluctance of schools to report sexual abuse

March 02, 2022
Independent Inquiry states that residential music school and special schools found to have prioritised reputation over the protection of children from sexual abuse.


BBE Chat

Harper and Dowdeswell reveal Euro mix

March 02, 2022
Cory Band and Philip Harper will be taming up with Louis Dowdeswell and his band to round off the European Championships in style




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.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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