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1st Old Boys

Report & Results: 2024 NIBA Championship

October 15, 2024
1st Old Boys reclaims the NIBA title to book their Challenge at the 2026 European Championships.


Leyburn Band

Report & Result: 2024 Stanley Brass Band Entertainment Contest

October 15, 2024
Leyburn top the entertainment menu at South Causey Inn on a great day of brass band music making.


Students set to party to Llareggub

October 15, 2024
The perfect student party brass ensemble will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at the 2025 UniBrass Championships next year.


Newstead

Report & Results: 2024 Rochdale Contest

October 13, 2024
Newstead Brass claim the honours and invitation to the Spring Festival with section awards to Uppermill, Thornton Cleveleys and Brindle on a fine day of music making in Rochdale.


tYLIORSTOWN

Result: 2024 West Wales BBA Festival

October 13, 2024
Tylorstown lead the way as domestic contesting in West Wales makes an encouraging return.


Peter Graham

Graham celebration concert now on Wobplay

October 12, 2024
The celebration concert held on the eve of the National Final featuring the ISB, David Childs and Philip Cobb amongst others is now on the wobplay.com platform to enjoy.


So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's

October 12, 2024
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Los Canarios (Gaspar Sanz arr. David Powell)

October 12, 2024
Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.


fairey

KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration

October 12, 2024
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.


award

Conductors' Association to make leading award at BBE Conference

October 12, 2024
The winner of the Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conductor Award will be made at the BBE Conference next weekend.


Richard Starker

Straker strides out on Kensington return

October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.


Sith and Grezzy

Super sop joins Smith & Grezzy

October 12, 2024
The latest episode of the Smith & Grezzy podcast sees the lads joined by star soprano player Paul Richards.


Derwent Brass

Nightclub vibes claims Derwent Composition Prize

October 12, 2024
A new work by Aaron Breeze inspired by the music heard at the iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester wins the Derwent Brass Composition Competition.


wales

Welsh rivalries renewed today

October 12, 2024
A dozen bands will lock horns in Carmarthenshire today for the return of the West Wales BBA Contest in Cefneithin.


Melton Band

Agnew keeps Melton in test match spotlight

October 12, 2024
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has been making sure the cricketing world knows and hears all about the Melton Band


3BA Concert Brass

Report & Results: 2024 German National Championships

October 10, 2024
3BA Concert Brass impressively defends its top flight title as German banding displays its impressive communal progress in Goppingen


prizes

Report & Results: 2024 Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet

October 10, 2024
All ages and abilities enjoyed friendly competition in Elland as popular event returns in musical style.


aWARDS

Ivors announce sponsorship link

October 09, 2024
Dorico, the music notation and composition software will sponsor the Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 — although there remains no brass band category.


Nethan

Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching

October 09, 2024
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.


Perth

Countdown for entries for Scottish Youth Brass Festival

October 09, 2024
Bands and ensembles only have a short time left to get their entries in for this year's Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival.


Leeds Best of Brass

EverReady ready for Morley appearance

October 09, 2024
The EverReady Band is the next attraction in the Leeds Best of Brass series


BBE Conference

Final call for BBE Conference

October 09, 2024
If you want to enjoy a packed day of musical insight and debate then you should be quick to ensure you book your seat.


National

National performances ready for replay

October 09, 2024
You can enjoy all 20 performances from the recent Royal Albert Hall National Final.


Albeth

Albert Hall Final date confirmed

October 09, 2024
The 2025 National Final will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 11th October.


Rochdale contest

Bands ready for Rochdale tests

October 09, 2024
24 bands will take to the stage at Rochdale for their own-choice tests — and with a place at the 2025 British Open Spring Festival also up for grabs.




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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