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Australian Nationals

Australian's to 'Rejoice' at Adelaide National Championships

December 18, 2023
Edward Gregson's 'The World Rejoicing' leads the set-works at the Australian National Championships in 2024.


Colur Symphony

Norwegian elite set for colouring test

December 18, 2023
Simon Dobson's 'A Symphony of Colours' will be the set-work for the Norwegian National Championships in Bergen in February.


Hohm

Hammonds provide home for Hohm

December 18, 2023
Daniel Hohm takes the solo euphonium seat at Hammonds.


Ben Dixon

Dixon tenure ends at Pemberton

December 18, 2023
Ben Dixon's fine tenure of success has come to an end at the Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band organisation.


Aldbourne

New flugel adds to Aldbourne's 2024 line-up

December 18, 2023
Ffion Haf Morris joins the trio of Jake Bartlett, David Richards and Emily Collins as part of the new look Aldbourne team for 2024.


cORNWALL yOUTH bAND

Double Cornish Cream to enjoy 40th anniversary concert

December 18, 2023
The 1983 and 2023 Cornish Youth Bands will come together for a special celebration event later this month.


Brinfle

Brindle's fond farewell to Northop

December 18, 2023
Gareth Brindle has thanked Northop Band after taking his last official engagement with the British Open contenders.


Thomas wYSS

Wyss steps down from Leyland

December 18, 2023
Thomas Wyss steps down from the Musical Director role at Leyland Band after eight years at the helm.


Brooks

Last chord reached for Elland and Brooks

December 17, 2023
The 11 year musical partnership between Elland Silver Band and MD Daniel Brooks has come to an end.


Reading Springs

Reading add to star sparkle for Sarcoma UK

December 17, 2023
Reading Spring Gardens add to the music to help raise funds for a leading charity.


Fodens

Extra GARD protection for Foden's

December 17, 2023
The bass team at Foden's will gain extra protection thanks to their partnership link with GARDBags.


Black Dyke Band

Hirst dedication honoured on National homecoming to Queensbury

December 16, 2023
Adrian Hirst's 30 years of dedication and excellence was honoured at Black Dyke's recent concert in the heart of Queensbury.


Friary

Christmas spirit flows for Friary

December 16, 2023
A trio of performances in a brewery, church and shopping centre round off a bust 2023 for Friary Brass Band.


GUS Band

Made for sharing...

December 16, 2023
The GUS Band is to host a brace of on-line workshops aimed at sharing good practice and inventive thinking to help bands secure their concert futures.


LEADING BANDS

Further progress made by UK Leading Bands Forum

December 15, 2023
A lively and constructive meeting sees the UK Leading Bands Forum (UKLBF) seek to make further contacts and discuss adjudication issues.


British Bandsman series

Cory double helping to open British Bandsman Concert Series

December 15, 2023
The Welsh entertainers will be heading to Reading in February for a double header concert appearance to kick start ambitious series.


aMBASSADORS

Ambassador addition to National Youth Brass Band set-up

December 13, 2023
A new Ambassador Band has been created to add to the elite music making performance experiences of members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Bolsover

Bolsover Festival of Brass comes to an end

December 13, 2023
Financial and organisational challenges brings the popular Bolsover Festival of Brass contest to an end.


Dewi Griffiths

Mercer & Barker welcomes Griffiths

December 13, 2023
Tredegar's principal cornet player Dewi Griffiths has been welcomed as a performance artist with Mercer & Barker Mouthpieces.


Todmorden

Todmorden Bandstand campaign receives huge boost

December 13, 2023
The future of the Grade II listed Edwardian bandstand has been secured thanks to a fantastic campaign and a huge boost from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.


Elevate

Charm, glamour and glitz to showcase Elevate premiere in Blackpool

December 12, 2023
BBE's 'Elevate' initiative gets off to an exciting and colourful start with a celebration of brass bands, drag cabaret and queer culture next year at Blackpool Tower.


ARCHELOGY

New work inspired by medieval burials

December 12, 2023
A major new work by composer Alex McGee, inspired by the medieval archaeology of Haverfordwest will receive its world premiere in 2025.


Dalkeith

SBBA Life Membership for Dalkeith stalwart

December 12, 2023
Santa brings Dalkeith & Monktonhall Band Chairperson Jim Henderson a well deserved Life Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association.


RPS aWARDS

Derwent shortlisted for Royal Philharmonic Society Inspiration Award

December 12, 2023
Derwent Brass will be looking for the votes to support their nomination for a prestigious RPS Award.


Newstead Brass

Brilliant response to Newstead cost of living crisis

December 12, 2023
Supporters have rallied to help Newstead Brass after the BBC reported on the possibility of them folding ahead of their 50th anniversary season.




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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