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Kirkintilloch

Kirky open up for Band Supplies Challenge

November 14, 2023
You can hear the Kirkintilloch Band in preview action ahead of their Perth challenge this weekend — but make sure you follow the directions.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe add youth and experience

November 14, 2023
A trio of new signings have been welcomed by Yorkshire's Skelmanthorpe Band.


Brighosue

Brighouse & Rastrick to receive King's Award

November 14, 2023
The most famous public subscription band in the world to be presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.


Gota Brass Band

Report & Results: 2023 Swedish National Championships

November 13, 2023
It is six wins in a row for Gota Brass Band as they head to Palanga as Swedish Champions yet again.


gus bAND

New soprano role for Humphreys at GUS

November 13, 2023
The talented Jake Humphreys will take over the soprano role at GUS Band.


Steve Munn

Ambitious target reached for fundraising campaign

November 13, 2023
A fundraising campaign for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of player Steve Munn has reached its huge target — with more to come.


Stacksteads

Stacksteads to battle financial challenges

November 12, 2023
Despite the cost of living making financial life very difficult the Stacksteads Band is determined to secure a prosperous musical future.


Hong Kong

Hong Kong Brass Band set to celebrate first anniversary

November 11, 2023
It has been an amazing journey from first Facebook request to Earthrise concert performances and future travels abroad for the Hong Kong Brass Band under MD, Tak Chun Lai.


Friary

Friary firecrackers....

November 11, 2023
Friary Brass added to the entertainment for the crowds at the world's largest Bonfire Night procession.


Hatfield

Exciting new duo to lead resurgence at Hatfield & Askern

November 11, 2023
Two former principal cornet players in Richard Marshall and Vicki Kennedy return to lead the musical direction of Hatfield & Askern Band


Roger Webster

Shepherd memories recalled by Webster and Easington

November 10, 2023
Memories of the late great James Shepherd were recalled at a recent concert given by Easington Colliery Band and soloist Roger Webster.


sewbba

Welsh bands to enjoy Stanwell flexibility

November 09, 2023
15 local Welsh bands will head to Stanwell School in Penarth for the SWEBBA Autumn Festival contest.


Band Supplies

Looking to demonstrate some pre-love to help your playing?

November 09, 2023
Bands Supplies have plenty of great deals to be had on ex-demo and pre-loved second hand instruments — so just get in touch with Chris...


BBW

Latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is out now

November 09, 2023
The latest edition of the magazine is packed full of its usual articles, features, news, reviews and more...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Three for Christmas! (Kenneth Downie)

November 09, 2023
A triptych Christmas cracker for your band to enjoy this festive season.


Pilling

Hartley and Pilling partnership comes to an end

November 09, 2023
The six year partnership between Steve Hartley and Pilling Jubilee Silver Band has reached its last chord.


Elgar Festival

Leading trio to head inaugural Elgar Festival of Brass

November 09, 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick, Cory and Foden's will provide the music making at the first Elgar International Festival of Brass next year.


Swedish

Swedish bands ready for live National challenges

November 09, 2023
The Swedish National Championships take place this weekend — and you can enjoy it anywhere in the world topped by a bit of Brighouse on tour too..


Martin Green

Double release for Keli and Split the Air

November 09, 2023
Martin Green's coruscating audio drama and accompanying score are being released on streaming services and download.


LBBA

Fine own-choice turn-out for LBBA Contest

November 08, 2023
There will be plenty of great test-pieces to be heard at the Leicestershire Brass Band Association (LBBA) annual contest.


Geoffrey Brand

National Youth Band of Great Britain to pay musical homage to Brand

November 08, 2023
The legacy and influence of Geoffrey Brand will be marked next year in a special concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Morley

WFEL Fairey head to Morley

November 08, 2023
The Leeds Best of Brass series continues this weekend in Morley with the visit of the WFEL Fairey Band.


Black Dyke

Childs strengthens Japanese connection

November 08, 2023
The Black Dyke Director of Music has just returned from a conducting visit to the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.


Filton Concert

Extra air miles for Davies as he takes on Filton role

November 08, 2023
Gary Davies becomes the new Musical Director of Filton Concert Brass.


aObba

AoBBA issues conflict of interest statement

November 08, 2023
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators clarifies its position on the conflict of interest of its members when accepting contest appointments.




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


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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