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bbw MAGAZINE

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

September 22, 2023
The latest edition of Brass BAND World magazine is now out — covering the British Open Championships and a preview of next month's Royal Albert Hall showdown.


Blachklang

Youth boost to latest International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany

September 22, 2023
30 children took part in the latest ISBBC Summer Camp in Germany as the brass band movement continues to sow the musical seeds for the future.


Amersham

180 not out...

September 22, 2023
The Amersham Band recently celebrated its 180th anniversary with a performance that recalled their first contest against rival opponents...


Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch pioneer Dementia Friends link

September 22, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has become one of the first 'Dementia Friends' brass bands in country following a pioneering visit and training from Alzheimer Scotland.


Peter Room

Room legacy celebrated

September 21, 2023
The 50th anniversary of the Cheshire County Youth Band proved to be a celebration of a remarkable musical legacy.


Hepworth

Hepworth welcomes new flugel signing

September 21, 2023
Adam Hofland-Ward has been permanently signed by Hepworth Band.


UniBrass

UniBrass Championships start exam prep

September 21, 2023
The 2024 UniBrass Championships are set to take place in February next year — but the homework is already being done to make it a success.


friary

Friary set for 40th anniversary

September 21, 2023
Friary Brass will mark its 40th anniversary next month with a special celebratory concert.


Cory

RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize finalists announced

September 21, 2023
Works by French, American, Welsh and Finnish composers will look to claim the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize 2023.


swbba

SWBBA Championships to celebrate 75th anniversary with numbers

September 20, 2023
The annual South West Brass Band Association Championships will take place in Torquay next month — with a special anniversary celebration.


British Open

British Open contests to adopt Brass Band Players Registry rules

September 18, 2023
The British Open and Spring Festival Contests will use the Brass Band Players Ltd with immediate effect.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Second Section

September 17, 2023
Whitworth Vale & Healey enjoy their trip to the Swiss lakes to finally end their long wait for a National title success.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Third Section

September 17, 2023
Porthleven Town find the winning formula on 'The Lost Village of Imber' to claim the National title in Cheltenham and join the bands on a very special Cornish honours board


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section

September 16, 2023
Ebbw Valley catch fire to take the First Section National title back to Wales and complete their Cheltenham Grand Slam.


cheltenham

Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Fourth Section

September 16, 2023
A fantastic performance full of quality and control — and maybe a pinch of contesting Karma helps Newhall claim the Fourth Section National title.


Nationals

2024 Area test-pieces revealed

September 16, 2023
Music from Philip Sparke, Eric Ball, Christopher Bond and Alan Fernie will test the bands at the 2024 Regional Championships.


Foden's Band celebrating

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2023
Foden's edge closer to number 1 spot following their impressive victory in Birmingham last weekend.


eventz

Ev-entz on hand at Cheltenham for a little bit of everything

September 15, 2023
The team from Ev-entz will be at Cheltenham this weekend with bags and bags of great deals to take home with you.


Denis Wick

Global artist and ambassador boost for Denis Wick

September 15, 2023
A new raft of high-profile soloists, conductors and educators around the world join Denis Wick as international artists and ambassadors.


Elgar

Leading composers commissioned by Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

September 15, 2023
An innovative music commissioning strategy sees Philip Sparke, Lucy Pankhurst and Alan Fernie write new works for the 2024 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.


rooms4groups

Rooms for you and your groups at Cheltenham and beyond

September 15, 2023
The hotel specialists are wishing their clients all the best in Cheltenham this weekend — but also reminding them that 2024 is just around the corner...


Thundersley

Thundersley celebration for a special bandsman

September 15, 2023
The Thundersley Band will giving their musical thanksgiving for the life, friendship and brilliant talent of their much missed player Mathew Schroeter in a forthcoming concert.


Mercer and Barker

Open success for Mercer & Barker leads to Cheltenham

September 15, 2023
The mouthpiece makers are heading to Cheltenham determined to enjoy yet more success at the National Championships.


Hodges

Frank Hodges steps down from British Open controller role

September 15, 2023
Frank Hodges steps down from his contest controller role with the British Open and Spring Festival with immediate effect.


Denis Wick

Youth quartet investment by Denis Wick

September 15, 2023
Denis Wick Products is linking up with four talented young performers with an eye to an ambassadorial future.




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


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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