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James Shepherd

An evening with James Shepherd

December 01, 2022
There is a wonderful opportunity to spend a virtual night in the company of the legendary James Shepherd


Eikanger

Eikanger opinion sought for Government policy initiative

December 01, 2022
The Norwegian government seeks the opinions of Eikanger Bjorsvik as they look to develop a national cultural volunteer strategy.


gbba

Report & Results: 2022 GBBA Own choice march & test piece

December 01, 2022
AW Parker (Drybrook) leads the way as the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association contest returns at a new venue.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition

December 01, 2022
The prestigious brass ensemble competition returns and is looking for entrants


bbschool

Childs and Fountain to lead Brass Band Summer School attractions

December 01, 2022
The 2023 Brass Band Summer School will be a host of stars — so make sure you book your place not to miss out.


Brett Baker

Baker takes baton at Poulton-le-Fylde

December 01, 2022
Black Dyke star Brett Baker becomes the new MD at Poulton-le-Fylde Band


Thomson

Denis Wick adds to stable of stars

December 01, 2022
A new raft of world class brass performers join the Denis Wick brand — from LSO tuba star Ben Thomson to Swiss euph player Fabian Bloch.


Commonwealth

Final call for Flag of Peace performance spots

December 01, 2022
Cornet players can still provide the fanfare for the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace initiative that will take place on Monday 13th March.


Morley

Festive flavour for Reg Vardy at Morley

December 01, 2022
Reg Vardy will provide the latest 'Best of Brass' entertainment at Morley Town Hall this month.


bANDSTAND

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 27th November

December 01, 2022
Plenty of great brass band music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week.


Prima Vista Musikk

One the first day of Christmas...

November 30, 2022
There is the chance to get some fantastic musical stocking fillers for your band...


Peter Jones

Straits of Peace claims ODBBA composition title

November 30, 2022
A new work by Welsh composer Peter Jones has won the £500 first prize in the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Centenary Composition Competition


Hoover

New MD picked up at Hoover Bolton

November 30, 2022
Ben Hill-Wilson has become the new Musical Director of Bolton Hoover Band


Festival Brass Band

Report & Results: 2022 Belgian National Championships

November 30, 2022
Festival Brass ends 14 year wait for second Belgian National title success as section victories go to BB de Grensbewoners Smeermaas and Brasssband Panta Rhei in Heist-op-den-Berg.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook help lottery love story for Christmas

November 29, 2022
The Lydbrook Band has played their part in this year's EuroMillions Lotto Christmas advert.


EAST lONDON bRASS

Bobble help for East London in Perth

November 29, 2022
Cool minds and warm heads helped East London Brass on their recent trip to the Scottish Open in Perth.


whiteley

Death of Geoffrey Whiteley

November 29, 2022
The death has been announced of former Black Dyke Band player and administrator Geoffrey Whiteley.


Chris Bond

Bond takes baton lead at GUS

November 29, 2022
Christopher Bond becomes the new Resident Conductor and Musical Director of the GUS Band.


First Old Boys

Report & Results: 2022 BBNI Festival of Brass

November 29, 2022
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment at the Maldron Hotel, with section awards claimed by CWA Brass and Dungannon Silve


perth

Report & Result: 2022 Scottish Open

November 26, 2022
A rejuvenated cooperation band claims the honours in Perth to round of their year in Bartok inspired triumph.


Easington

Performance accolade for Easington

November 25, 2022
Easington Colliery help provide one of the highlights of the Durham BRASS Festival to gain deserved accolade.


Kennedy

Kennedy boost for cooperation ahead of Perth

November 25, 2022
The cooperation band will take to the stage at the Scottish Open boosted by their new signing.


Birmingham

New contest for Birmingham

November 25, 2022
The ConsTest — Birmingham Open Brass Band Competition hopes to attract bands to the heart of the city in 2023.


Signings

New trio at Lindley

November 25, 2022
The Lindley Band has welcomed three new players to the ranks.


Brunel

Report & Results: 2022 LBBA Open

November 24, 2022
Brunel Brass leads the prize winners at the Leicestershire BBA Open with section wins for Sandhurst Silver, Diggle Band, Raunds Temperance and Stalybridge Old.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


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


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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