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BTM Band

Report & Results: 2023 GBBA Own Choice & March Contest

November 21, 2023
BTM Band leads the prize winners on their trip across the River Severn.


Sandurst

Report & Results: 2023 Leicestershire BBA Contest

November 20, 2023
Sandhurst Silver strike gold in Loughborough as section awards go to Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Raunds Temperance, Ratby Co-operative and Thrapston Town.


Kirkitilloch

Report & Result: 2023 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield

November 17, 2023
Kirkintilloch enjoy their time to rejoice in Perth as they round off their contesting year with a fine victory under the baton of Hedley Benson.


Foden's

Report & Result: 2023 Brass in Concert Championship

November 18, 2023
Foden's add to their 2023 wish list as the world number 1 band becomes Brass in Concert Champion.


Brass in Concert

Get ready to enjoy Brass in Concert

November 17, 2023
The music making starts this evening as the entertainment starts from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.


Besson

Xmas voucher deal on offer in Perth

November 17, 2023
If you are looking for a new Prestige or Sovereign instrument for Christmas — it comes with a voucher bonus too...


wELLS

Alls Wells with trombone prize winners

November 17, 2023
Wells Cathedral School pupil Morgan Bland and his teacher Tom Lees have won prestigious British Trombone Society Annual Awards.


Bold as Brass

Bold as Brass Contest to return in 2024

November 17, 2023
There will be 10 places up for grabs to perform to the crowds at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield next June.


Wilmington

New band opens its music making in North Carolina

November 17, 2023
A new British style brass band has been formed by ex-pat Richard Hillson in North Carolina.


Keli

Keli drama now on demand

November 17, 2023
The riveting audio drama has now been released on all the major streaming services to enjoy in full.


sWISS nATIONAL

65 bands to compete at Swiss Championships

November 17, 2023
There will be plenty of impressive music making on show at the Swiss National Championships in Lucerne later this month.


gLOBAL

BBE launches climate group

November 17, 2023
If you want to be part of helping brass bands tackle climate change then Brass Bands England wants to hear from you — starting this weekend.


MANX

New signings for Manx Concert Brass

November 17, 2023
Emily Williams and Steve Cretney are the latest additions to enjoy a warm Manx musical welcome.


cASH

Cash in at Loughborough

November 17, 2023
If you are heading to the LBBA Contest on Sunday at Loughborough Foundation Schools — then take cash — as there is no plastic allowed....


Palanga

European Comb-ticket release date

November 16, 2023
500 combi-tickets will go on sale on Friday 1st December for the 2024 European Championships in Palanga.


St David's Hall

St David's Hall to remain closed for further 18 months

November 16, 2023
The major Welsh concert hall will remain closed well into 2025.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies delight at Perth record

November 16, 2023
26 bands and countless friends will head to Perth Concert Hall this weekend — much to the the delight f Ann and Ronnie Tennant of Band Supplies.


UK Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum set up

November 15, 2023
16 leading bands have formed a new forum to work in cooperation with decision makers at all levels on areas of mutual benefit.


BOOK

New book celebrates Fabulous Female Musicians

November 14, 2023
21 remarkable female musicians are interviewed for a new book from award winning author Sammy Stein.


Leiceter

Countdown for LBBA Contest

November 14, 2023
There is plenty of great music making to look forward to this weekend in Loughborough — so make sure you get along and enjoy it all.


Dutch Open

2024 Dutch Open ready for entries

November 14, 2023
The popular Dutch Open Championships returns once more next June with a closing date for entries looming fast...


York

Medieval musical festivities in York

November 14, 2023
There is an outstanding programme of early festive music to be heard in York this December.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 12th November

November 14, 2023
Plenty of great brass band music to enjoy with Chris Helme over the airwaves.


Katrina Marzella

New initiative to support aspiring women conductors

November 14, 2023
A new partnership initiative aims to help support and develop conducting opportunities for women, led by Katrina Marzella.


Swinton

Swinton make it King's double

November 14, 2023
Swinton & District Excelsior Band has also become a proud recipient of The King's Award for Voluntary Service.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in 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


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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