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Swiss

Report & Results: 2023 Swiss National Solo & Quartet Championships

April 11, 2023
Oriane Bruckel adds yet more solo titles to her CV as Swiss soloists display their talents in Lucerne.


Australia 2023

Report & Results: 2023 Australian National Championships

April 09, 2023
Sydney Brass, Boroondara Brass, Willoughby Band No.2, Hyde Street Youth Band, City of Wollongong Junior Brass Band claim the titles in Newcastle.


Emley

Bank Holiday treats — brass and beer

April 09, 2023
There were two favourites things to enjoy at Emley this weekend.


Fife

Strong line-up for Fife Festival Entertainment contest

April 08, 2023
13 bands from top section to Fourth will compete at the Fife Festival Entertainment contest.


NYBBS

Scottish Youth set for Easter musical treats

April 08, 2023
60 young players will head to Strathallan School for the Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland.


BBE Breakfat

BBC spotlight boosts BBE Foundation building work

April 08, 2023
A hugely positive BBC Breakfast Show feature on Brass bands England's investment in youth brass banding is already paying dividends.


Munn

Munn memory to help battle bowel cancer

April 08, 2023
A musical celebration of a fine bandsman, aided by a world premiere performance will help the ongoing battle against a terrible disease.


BBE sTUDENT

Student benefits at Brass Bands England

April 08, 2023
A new free student membership has been launched by Brass Bands England with the aim of getting young voices heard with the movers and shakers.


Sovereign

ConsTest images on sale

April 08, 2023
There are plenty of great images from the inaugural ConsTest Birmingham Open now available directly from the event photographer Evie Redfern.


NYBBGB2023

Principals on show at Stoller Hall

April 08, 2023
The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.


Desford

Fowles leaves Desford

April 08, 2023
Michael Fowles has taken the decision to resign as Musical Director of Desford Colliery Band


Tredegar was crowned Welsh Champion for a 14th time

World Rankings: April update

April 08, 2023
A busy start to the contest season sees Cory, as ever, at the head of the Band Supplies — 4Barsrest World Rankings, but the gap to Foden's continues to narrow!


SBBA

Creative financial boost for SBBA

April 07, 2023
The youth music initiative work undertaken by the Scottish Brass Band Association gains ongoing financial support from Creative Scotland


aUTRALIA

Tune into Australia...

April 07, 2023
The Australian National Championships are taking place the weekend and you can enjoy the action from the comfort of your home around the globe.


New Zealand

Concerto test heads New Zealand National challenges

April 07, 2023
Derek Bourgeois' colourful 'Concerto No.1 for Brass Band' leads the test-piece selections for the 2023 New Zealand National Championships in Dunedin in July.


Post

Postal charges increase

April 07, 2023
If you are sending anything to the Brass Band Players Registry, then remember that stamp prices have increased.


NYBBGB

Suited and booted for sold out action...

April 06, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has already sold out in Manchester — but you can hear them again in Birmingham later this month — along with a dog called Bongo!


Roy Terry

Thanksgiving Service to be held for Roy Terry

April 06, 2023
The life and work of the highly respected Roy Terry will be marked with a special service at St Martin in the Field in London in June.


Europeans

Euro coverage for Wobplay

April 06, 2023
If you can't make it to Malmo you can always sit back at home and enjoy the action from all the major events at the European Championships thanks to World of Brass.


bbca

Last bar entries for Conducting Competition

April 06, 2023
There is still time to get your entry in for the 2023 Brass Bands Conductors' Association flagship Conducting Competition.


Rothwell

Rothwell to round off Best of Brass series in Morley

April 06, 2023
The popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series will be rounded off by Rothwell Temperance Band later this month under the baton of David Roberts.


Riverside

Riverside Youth enjoy solo spotlight

April 06, 2023
There was plenty of fantastic Scottish musical talent on show at the recent Riverside Youth Band Solo Competition.


York

Sponsorship boost aids York Railway's track to Cheltenham

April 05, 2023
York Railway Institute Band has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Rowley & Sons Funeral Directors for the coming year.


Signing

New trio at Uppermill

April 05, 2023
Three new players have joined the ranks of Uppermill Band as they continue to rebuild.


fONTYS

Top euph dozen to battle for Fontys title

April 05, 2023
12 talented euphonium players will head to Tilburg to try and claim the 2023 Fontys solo title.




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


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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