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Trevor Goodsion

Funeral details announced for Trevor Goodison

September 15, 2023
Details of the funeral service and the musical tribute to be played to the late Trevor Goodison of Unite the Union Band have been announced.


Parknson

Grimethorpe honoured by Parkinson tribute

September 15, 2023
The sound of Grimethorpe Colliery Band has been heard in tribute as well as at the funeral of the late broadcaster, chat-show host and author, Sir Michael Parkinson.


sOVEEIGN

Lithuanian help for Sovereign

September 15, 2023
Sovereign Brass will be boosted by the return of a favourite player determined not to miss out on the chance to play at the National Finals.


Towcester

Towcester Studio ready to have a blast with Foden's

September 15, 2023
An innovative outreach project will bring together the Towcester Studio Band, Foden's and Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust to inspire players of all generations to be part of brass banding.


Cheltenham

Trainees ready for the tent at Cheltenham

September 14, 2023
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be mentoring the next generation of judges at Cheltenham.


EIBBSS

New additions to Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

September 14, 2023
Sheona Wade and Lode Violet will join Philp Harper to be part of the EIBBSS tutor team in 2024.


Ratby Mid

New concert march gets friendly dedication

September 14, 2023
A new brass band concert march by composer Richard Lambert has been given a special dedication after help to get it published.


Glasshouse

New identity for Brass in Concert Championship venue

September 14, 2023
Sage Gateshead becomes The Glasshouse International Centre for Music to reflect its new identity.


Gary Davies

Davies takes New Year baton at Markham

September 13, 2023
The experienced Gary Davies will take over as Musical Director of Markham & District Band


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe release new Postcards CD

September 13, 2023
Several new recordings — including one of an iconic work are featured on Grimethorpe's latest CD release.


tHORESBY

Thoresby in fine trim for National title battle

September 13, 2023
Thoresby Colliery Band is heading to Cheltenham this weekend looking to repeat a title winning triumph from their proud past.


Garry Cutt

Cutt to head to Fermanagh/Tyrone for Summer School

September 13, 2023
Garry Cutt will be the guest conductor on the 2024 Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School


GBBA

GBBA set to host march & test piece contest

September 13, 2023
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) will host its popular Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest on Sunday 19th November — and there is still time to get your entries in.


Perth

Set test changes for youth at SBBA Festival of Brass

September 13, 2023
There will be changes to the set-test bands in the Intermediate and Development Sections of the forthcoming Scottish Brass Band Association Festival of Brass Youth Championships.


Jonathan Mott

Mott takes baton at Bedworth

September 13, 2023
Jonathan Mott has become the new MD at Bedworth Brass.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 10th September

September 13, 2023
More great music to enjoy from Chris Helme.


gus band

Report & Result: 2023 Doctor Martin Wainstone Cup

September 11, 2023
GUS Band boost their anniversary bank balance with an ambitious victory under the direction of Christopher Bond.


Spring Festival

2024 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

September 10, 2023
Works by Bert Appermont, Philip Wilby and Peter Graham will test the bands with British Open aspirations at the Spring Festival.


British Open

Report & Result: 2023 British Open Championship

September 09, 2023
Foden's delivers an appropriately scorching account of Sand and Stars to win the 169th British Open title at a sun cooked Symphony Hall.


Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker showcase at British Open

September 08, 2023
The leading mouthpiece manufacturer will be showcasing their products at Symphony Hall — with plenty being given a work out on stage too.


New Zealand

1924, 1953, 2017...

September 08, 2023
Only three bands have ever taken the British Open Trophy away from its home soil — so can Valaisia become the first band to do it twice?


Russell Gray

Interview with Russell Gray

September 08, 2023
We catch up with the Scottish conductor as he seeks to claim his first British Open title and looks forward to becoming a 'Pops' star in Minneapolis.


National Youth Champs

Brass Bands England offers timely reminder

September 08, 2023
Fantastic drop in sessions and plenty of advice is on hand for bands wishing to grab their place at next year's National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Strawberry Field

Strawberry Field forever...

September 08, 2023
A fantastic looking new bandstand has been opened in the most famous musical venues in the world...


St David's Hall

St David's Hall shuts due to safety checks

September 08, 2023
The Welsh venue that has hosted two European Championships and the recent Cardiff Singer of the World competition will close for four weeks to carry out concrete safety checks.




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


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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