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UniBrass

UniBrass announces contest line-ups

January 24, 2023
There is sure to be a great competitive atmosphere at the forthcoming UniBrass Championships — with titles and European qualification on offer.


Marines

Marines head north for concert double

January 24, 2023
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood will head to Huddersfield and Hull with their unique brand of entertainment.


NM Brass

Norwegian bands set focus on return to National challenges

January 24, 2023
The line-up of bands that will take part in the Norwegian National Championships has been announced.


Wales

St David's Day celebration link in Brecon

January 24, 2023
The Band of the Prince of Wales will link up with local choirs to hep celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales.


Denis wICK

New lead roles and additions at Denis Wick

January 24, 2023
New management roles and additions to the worldwide Performance Artists stable has been announced by Denis Wick Products.


Foden

Past, present and future for Foden's at home and at RNCM Festival

January 24, 2023
A new 'Heritage Centre' will help secure the future as well celebrate the National Champion's rich history, whilst their RNCM appearance this weekend will do the same...


Fountain

Fountain and Tredegar ready for Concerto link

January 24, 2023
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to performing the famous Hummel 'Trumpet Concerto' with Tredegar Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.


Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

January 24, 2023
The list of competing bands at Stevenage this year have been confirmed — with 78 competitors taking to the stage.


bANDSTAND

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 22nd January

January 24, 2023
More great music to enjoy as we move into 2023 with Chris Helme.


Katy Jones

Interview with Katy Jones

January 23, 2023
We talk to the principal trombone of the Halle Orchestra to find out more about her musical life and her commitment to ensuring the next generation of youngsters get the same chances she had to enjoy music making on their own terms.


Aobba

Optimism and confidence from Adjudicators

January 23, 2023
The AGM of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators was full of positivity as organisation looks to the future starting at the Areas in a few weeks time.


Jones

A weenie bit of percussion help for the Areas

January 23, 2023
If you are in need of some expert percussion advice and help then all you need to do is get in touch with Cory's Steve 'Weenie' Jones.


Welsh Open

Cross border entertainment set for Newport

January 23, 2023
14 bands will head to the Riverfront Theatre in Newport in February to provide the entertainment at the Welsh Open.


ENO

ACE U-turn gives ENO funding reprieve

January 23, 2023
A concerted campaign of protest and support has seen Arts Council England reverse its funding cut to English National Opera for at least another year.


Paul Hindmarsh

Interview with Paul Hindmarsh

January 22, 2023
In a special extended podcast interview we talk to Paul Hindmarsh about the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival — his last as Artistic Director.


Hammonds

The smile says it all...

January 22, 2023
A service of Remembrance brought a smile to the faces at City Hall in Bradford on the weekend.


Malcolm Arnold

Essay prize on offer for Malcolm Arnold brass focus

January 22, 2023
Students with an interest in the great brass music of Malcolm Arnold have the chance to put their thoughts into writing.


Maunders

Wantage announce Maunders link for Newbury Festival

January 22, 2023
The Wantage Band will premiere a new work by award winning composer Florence Anna Maunders at the Newbury Festival in May.


Fodens

Foden's and Gray partner ConductIT project

January 21, 2023
Foden's preparation and performances under Russell Gray are now part of the worldwide (and free) ConductIT programme.


SBBA

Business and Learning for SBBA

January 21, 2023
Four specialist workshops will follow the Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Brass Band Association later this month.


Amersham

Amersham welcome new euph addition

January 21, 2023
Nina Lin becomes the new solo euphonium at Amersham Band.


Perth

Smith subs in at Scottish Championship

January 21, 2023
Sandy Smith replaces Owen Farr as part of the adjudication team at the forthcoming Scottish Championships.


Littlemore

Littlemore takes lead at new band

January 21, 2023
The experienced Phillip Littlemore has become MD at Abbey Brass, a new band on the Isle of Wight.


National Youth Champs

Draw and schedule announced for National Youth Championships

January 21, 2023
The times of performances of the 37 bands as well as tickets details at the forthcoming National Youth Band Championships of Great Britain have been announced.


Nigel

Death of Nigel Birch

January 21, 2023
The death has been announced of the inspirational youth band conductor, Nigel Birch.




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


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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