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Scottish Bands of the Year announced

December 31, 2023
Whitburn, Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Selkirk Silver and Highland Brass end 2023 as Scottish Bands of the Year.


Paul Mealor

Sovereign recognition for Mealor

December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.


Comber

New Year's funding boost for instruments in Northern Ireland

December 31, 2023
Comber Brass enjoys a share of a New Year funding scheme from Arts Council of Northern Ireland.


Prodige

Quiz time running out...

December 31, 2023
There is still enough time to see if you can win a Besson Prodige cornet and goodies if you can get your musical thinking caps on...


Steven Ford

Death of Steven Ford

December 31, 2023
The death has been announced of one of Australian banding's most respected players


Vause

New Year's honour for Morecambe stalwart

December 31, 2023
Morecambe Band President Bernard Vause will receive the King's British Empire Medal for his services to music and his local community.


Ashworth

Ashworth tenure ends at St John's Band (Mossley)

December 31, 2023
The musical partnership between David W Ashworth and St John's Band (Mossley) has come to an end.


Higginbottom

Christmas spirit on the Higginbottom doorstep

December 31, 2023
The legendary tenor horn player enjoyed a wonderful musical Christmas present this year.


Awards

WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades

December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.


Leyland

Leyland duo honoured with awards

December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.


Wroughton

Triple Wroughton honour for Webb

December 31, 2023
Wroughton Silver Band has honoured its MD Neil Webb with a trio of festive accolades this Christmas.


British Bandsman Awards

British Bandsman announces annual awards

December 31, 2023
Matilda Lloyd, Elise Hale and Brunel Academy Brass are the recipients of the 2023 British Bandsman Awards.


Dennis Masters

Death of Dennis Masters

December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.


Special  Award

2023 4BR Special Award

December 27, 2023
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to conductor Duncan Beckley — a musician of passion, professionalism and a remarkable talent for understanding the successful alchemy of brass band music making.


Christmas Quiz

Time to test your musical knowledge...

December 26, 2023
We have a fantastic Besson Prodige cornet and plenty of other goodies up for grabs with our traditional Christmas Quiz.


Awards

2023 4BR Band of the Year

December 25, 2023
The superb European and Swiss National Champion, Brass Band Treize Etoiles is the 4BR Band of the Year.


Awards

2023 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25, 2023
The inspirational Swiss maestro Frederic Theodoloz is the 4BR Conductor of the Year.


Awards

2023 4BR Player of the Year

December 25, 2023
The breathtakingly brilliant euphonium star Gary Curtin is the 4BR Player of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Test Piece of the Year

December 25, 2023
Thierry Deleruyelle's exciting 'Sand and Stars' claims its own title success as Test Piece of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year

December 25, 2023
The brilliantly talented youngsters of Smoras Skolemusikk claim the Lower Section Band of the Year honours.


Awards

2023 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2023
Foden's winning performance at the British Open Championship takes the honours.


Awards

2023 4BR Newcomer of the Year

December 25, 2023
Brass Bands England exciting Elevate initiative takes the Newcomer of the Year award .


Awards

2023 4BR CD of the Year

December 25, 2023
Black Dyke's superb release of the music of Peter Graham claims the CD of the Year honours


Awards

2023 4BR Solo CD of the Year

December 25, 2023
The sublime talents of Matthias Hofs claims the Solo CD of the Year accolade.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 24th December

December 25, 2023
Enjoy plenty of festive brass band music over Christmas from around the world.




Albert Hall

Albert Hall qualification reversed

August 6 • The top four bands at this year's Championship Section National Final will gain an automatic invitation to the 2026 contest.


mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 5 • Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 5 • Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

August 5 • The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Elland Silver Band

August 5 • Are seeking a SOLO CORNET player and a 3rd CORNET player to complete our line up for our exciting autumn / winter season of concerts & contests. Rehearsals are Monday & Thursday evenings 8 -10pm at our bandroom in Elland HX5 9AZ.


wantage silver band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have a vacancy for a BASS PLAYER, Eb or Bb. The band are ideally looking for an experienced player but are committed to giving younger players opportunities. There are always openings to teach and conduct at WSB too.


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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