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Amersham

Sextet boost Amersham outlook for 2024

December 12, 2023
Six recent arrivals will add to the competitive strength of Amersham Band in the new year.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 10th December

December 12, 2023
Lots of festive music to enjoy to out you in the Christmas mood.


Eikanger

Financial boost for Eikanger youth development

December 08, 2023
The Norwegian champion's commitment to inspiring and developing the next generation of young players has been recognised and supported by one of Norway's largest banks.


John Lee

Lee leads support for Leukaemia charity concert

December 07, 2023
John Lee will be joined by old Sheffield friends to help raise funds for Leukaemia UK.


Songs of the Angels

Derwent spread their musical wings for Christmas

December 07, 2023
A new work from composer Matthew Eden will form part of the Christmas programmes of Derwent Brass.


Podcast

Harper speaks triple Dutch

December 07, 2023
Cory MD Philip Harper has been featured three times on the the 'Behind the Music' podcast with presenter Geert Jan Kroon.


Brassing Around

Stars out in force to support Elise keep Brassing Around

December 07, 2023
Lots of star players will join forces to help the talented Elise Hale keep reporting on brass band events in 2024 and beyond...


Shaun the Sheep

Enjoy a festive sheep dip at the RNCM

December 07, 2023
WFEL Fairey Band joins forces with Aardman Animation and the RNCM in Manchester to bring a brace of Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas performances, workshops and even a bit of Strictly for everyone to enjoy!


eno

ENO to move to Manchester

December 06, 2023
English National Opera will relocate to Manchester in 2029, although it will maintain its musical link to London.


Music and Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard finds its Muse for new partnership

December 06, 2023
Two of the world's leading music industry companies have strengthened their long standing partnership.


Chapeltown

Chapeltown Silver turns to plastic to inspire next generation

December 06, 2023
A great outreach day sees Chapeltown Silver Prize Band inspire eager primary school children to enjoy brass band music making.


ibbss

Book a festive Summer treat in Swansea

December 06, 2023
You can ensure you bag your place on the International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea by treating yourself for Christmas.


BrookWright

BrookWright Composer Competition finalists announced

December 06, 2023
Five talented composers have made it through to the final of the 2023 BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composer Competition.


BlachKLANG

Happy BlechKLANG Christmas

December 04, 2023
You can enjoy a festive concert from Germany beamed into your home later this month.


Ray Farr

International award for Ray Farr

December 04, 2023
Ray Farr has become a recipient of a prestigious BUMA Blaasmuziek Award.


RNCM

Tickets on sale for RNCM International Brass Band Festival

December 03, 2023
You can now book your seats for a weekend of fantastic brass playing at the RNCM in Manchester.


Yorkshire Youth Band

Yorkshire Youth enjoy Cup ties

December 02, 2023
The members of the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band gained further inspiration on their latest get-together by having a big silver pot to keep them company.


RNCM

RNCM looks for support for endangered instruments

December 02, 2023
The Royal Northern College of Music has launched its appeal to help support youngsters who wish to perform on endangered instruments.


sshhmute

Conn Selmer make Sshhmute partnership

December 02, 2023
The innovative Sshhmute range will be distributed by Conn Selmer Europe in the UK.


Palanga

Sparke rekindled for Palanga

December 02, 2023
Philip Sparke's 'A Road Less Travelled' will be used as the set-work for the Championship Section at the 2024 European Championships in Palanga.


Bristil

New Beacon for banding in Bristol?

December 02, 2023
A famous old brass banding venue has been reopened in Bristol.


Wells School

Wells Cathedral School to host BTS Open Day

December 02, 2023
There is a full day of trombone playing inspiration on offer to players of all ages and abilities at Wells Cathedral School next month — so book your place not to miss out.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Sounds of the Season

December 02, 2023
If you want to get out and about yourself with your Christmas carol playing then Sounds of the Season is a pitch perfect mini concert performance.


Thoresby

Hobbins heads for new home at Thoresby

December 02, 2023
The experienced Alan Hobbins has been appointed as Musical Director of Thoresby Colliery Band .


Cory

Cory to play their part at Euro Championships

December 02, 2023
Cory will be in Palanga next year to perform at the European Composers Competition.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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