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wobplay

New additions to Wobplay platform

September 29, 2023
You can now go back and enjoy the performances from the British Open and Cheltenham National Finals as well as listen to a new release from Flowers and start studying the 2024 Area test-pieces.


Pippen

Pippen takes to the Pen...

September 28, 2023
Jonathan Pippen has been exploring a new musical direction after taking up his new role with Kidlington Concert Brass.


BIC

Inspiring the next generation of brass players

September 28, 2023
The Aspire initiative led by the Brass Bands England Brass Foundations team looks to inspire the next generation of performers at this year's Brass in Concert Championship.


BrookWright

Brookwright announces 2023 competition details

September 27, 2023
The popular competition is looking for entries from composers writing music for brass ensembles.


Wantage Silver

Wantage look to build further on celebrations

September 27, 2023
A new rehearsal facility addition will help Wantage Silver Band link up further with their local community.


Yorkshire Imps

Accidents put pay to Imps Bolsover appearance

September 27, 2023
Yorkshire Imperial are not able to compete at the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition this weekend due to a run of awful luck.


wales

Audition dates for National Youth Brass Band of Wales

September 27, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for the latest cohort of players to audition for its 2024 course.


Stavanger

Stavanger acclaim for Concerto Grosso

September 27, 2023
Gavin Higgins's 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has gained yet more plaudits following its Norwegian premiere.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert tickets being snapped up

September 26, 2023
Tickets for the main attractions at this year's Brass in Concert Championships are being snapped up quickly — so don't miss out.


British Open

New Contest Controller for British Open events

September 25, 2023
Richard Milton will take on the role of Contest Controller for the British Open and Spring Festival competitions.


Youth Championships

National Youth Championship tickets now on sale

September 25, 2023
Tickets for the 2024 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain are now on sale.


King

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition

September 25, 2023
NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.


Dungannon

High Peak victory for Dungannon

September 24, 2023
An amazing climb to a musical summit has helped to raise funds for a fantastic cause that serves the communities of Northern Ireland.


Best of Brass

Hammonds the number 1 draw for Morley Best of Brass concert series

September 24, 2023
Hammonds will kick off the 2024/25 Leeds Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall next weekend.


bRITISH bANDSMAN

British Bandsman concert series gets ready for 2024 launch

September 24, 2023
Tickets will soon go on sale for the first of a series of concerts featuring many of the top bands in the UK.


Elise

National spotlight on young reporter

September 24, 2023
16 year old Elise Hale is making a real mark with her passion and talent for reporting on the brass band movement.


Band sUPPLIES

Final call for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

September 24, 2023
23 bands are already lined up for the multi-section event in Perth, but there is still time to join them.


Higgins

Closing date looms for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards

September 24, 2023
Nominations have to be in by 27th September for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.


Treize Etoiles

Report & Result: 2023 Besson Swiss Open

September 24, 2023
European Champion Brass Band Treize Etoiles adds the Swiss Open title to its 2023 collection of silverware.


Brisbane

Report & Results: 2023 Queensland State Championships

September 24, 2023
Brisbane Excelsior leads the prize winners on their home turf to retain their State title.


Luke Spense

New Zealand euph star joins Hepworth

September 24, 2023
Luke Spence flies into the UK to study at the RNCM in Manchester and to enjoy his banding at Hepworth.


British Open

British Open review to be undertaken

September 23, 2023
Karyn and Martin Mortimer announce a comprehensive review of the British Open and Spring Festival Championships to enhance the long terms futures of both events.


Dutch Open

2024 Dutch Open offers warm Groningen welcome

September 23, 2023
The popular Dutch Open Championships will take place in the city of Groningen next June.


RNCM

Young Projects to give free brass inspiration at RNCM

September 23, 2023
Free workshops for Young Middle Brass, Trombones and Tubas has been announced at the RNCM in Manchester — so make sure you book up fast.


Making Music look to INCLUDE for people in community music making

September 22, 2023
A new initiative from the UK's leading association for leisure-time music groups aims to increase access to




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 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


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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