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Lindley

Jowett memory honoured at Lindley

November 14, 2022
The wonderful contribution made by Neil Jowett to the Lindley Band has been marked by the unveiling of a special Blue Plaque on the bandroom wall.


Riverside

Free seat for War of the Worlds

November 14, 2022
You can hear a preview of NASUWT Riverside's take on the famous tale of alien invasion of Woking (and Gateshead) ahead of their trip to the Sage


Durham

North of England Area judges announced

November 14, 2022
The adjudication teams for the 2023 North of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Krohengen

Krohnengen add to Brass in Concert attractions

November 14, 2022
The bands are starting to out the final touches to their Brass in Concert programmes — from Cory to Knrohengen — from Robin Hood to Bergen with Love..


Perth

Report & Results: 2022 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

November 13, 2022
Bathgate supplies the judges with just the right musical excellence to claim the domestic honours in Perth.


aobba

Judges revamp their web presence

November 11, 2022
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has revamped its on-line website.


Brass in Concert

Not many tickets left to grab at Brass in Concert.

November 11, 2022
From Dr Who to Marlene Dietrich, Middle Earth to Ice Birds, Aliens to Robin Hood — no wonder tickets are flying out the door for Brass in Concert this year


Signings

New trio at Unite

November 11, 2022
Unite the Union Band has announced three new signings.


Midlands

2023 Midlands Area judges announced

November 11, 2022
The judges who will make the all-important qualification decisions in the Midlands next year have been announced.


us Flag

US Open contenders ready to entertain

November 11, 2022
The Clarkston Performing Arts Center in Clarkston, Michigan will host the US Open Championship next weekend.


Swiss NATIONALS

Swiss bands to take curtain call in Montreux

November 11, 2022
61 Swiss bands will take to the stage at Montreux's 2m2c Music & Convention Centre for the last time for two years with National titles up for grabs.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies thanks for 40 years of support

November 10, 2022
Band Supplies continues to support the brass band movement in Perth this weekend — but they believe it's a two-way relationship that has worked so well


Longridge

Lest We Forget...

November 10, 2022
Longridge pays its respected to the fallen — including two of its own — at the Menin Gate Memorial.


Kleppe

Money well spent for Kleppe

November 10, 2022
Kleppe Musikklag appreciated the real value of money well spent at the recent Siddis Entertainment Championships.


Opera

Support ENO to reverse funding cut

November 10, 2022
Martyn Brabbins asks for support to help English National Opera remain in London as a beacon of diversity and inclusion


Forfar

Forfar enjoy delayed celebrations

November 10, 2022
The 125th anniversary celebrations of Forfar Instrumental Band have been marked by awards and new music.


Leyland

Leyland head to Morley

November 10, 2022
The Leyland Band takes its turn in the Morley Town Hall 'Best of Brass' spotlight this weekend.


Yorkshire Calling

Yorkshire Calling!

November 10, 2022
A partnership link between BBE and North Yorkshire Youth Music Action Zone will feature exciting new compositional talent in a free concert at Selby Abbey.


Cross

Death of Philip Dickens

November 10, 2022
The death has been announced of Philip Dickens, the former principal cornet of Berisfords Band and conductor of Thurcroft Welfare Band.


EAST aNGLIAN bba

Wyss leads Brass to the Fore in East Anglia

November 09, 2022
Thomas Wyss and members of the Leyland Band recently led a great 'Brass to the Fore' initiative in Norwich.


Abertillery

Abertillery at 'The Met'

November 09, 2022
Abertillery Town Band has helped to celebrate the 130th anniversary of its own cultural hub — and are back again to take to the stage with Cory's Tom Hutchinson this weekend.


Les Neish

Tuba boost for Young Tubas at RNCM

November 09, 2022
Pete Cowlishaw will join Les Neish to help inspire the next generation of young tuba players at the RNCM in Manchester.


Dyke

Three tenors recalled for Black Dyke festive performance at Sage

November 09, 2022
The brass band world's version of the famous World Cup 'Three Tenors' will be showcasing their talents at Sage Gateshead with Black Dyke this December.


BBE commonwealth

Cornet players sought for Commonwealth Day celebrations

November 09, 2022
Cornet players can make themselves heard across local communities and the Commonwealth next year.


Sage

Getting ready for the entertainers

November 08, 2022
We talk to Nigel Stevens, CEO of Brass in Concert to find out what's in store for those lucky enough to get a ticket for Sage Gateshead.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results : 2025 North West Regionals Championshipships

February 23 • 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to
Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


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


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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