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ODBBA

Bands prepare for ODBBA Contest

October 04, 2024
11 bands will take part in the entertainment contest in Witney later this month.


National s

Only 3 bands to pre-qualify for 2025 National Final

October 03, 2024
Only the podium finishers at this year's Royal Albert Hall National Final will get an automatic invitation to compete in 2025.


Peter Graham

Limited tickets left for Graham evening

October 02, 2024
There are only limited tickets left to grab if you want to hear the music making as the ISB presents an evening with Peter Graham.


Leading bands forum

Key links sought by UKLBF

October 02, 2024
The UK Leading Bands Forum seeks further dialogue with contest promoters to discuss issues and topics of joint interest.


Top Brass

Top Brass returns with James Morrison

October 02, 2024
The Wizard of Oz returns to host his show about all things brass....


les Neish

Neish makes great return to Selkirk

October 02, 2024
Les Neish recently made a welcome concert and workshop return to Selkirk Silver Band.


Tredegar Band

Tredegar ready for Moore at Albert Hall

October 02, 2024
The Welsh band has been busy of late performing at Wells Cathedral School and with trombone virtuoso Peter Moore.


Friary

Friary septet ready for Albert Hall debut

October 02, 2024
Seven players will make their Albert Hall National Final debut this weekend with Friary Brass Band.


sTANLEY

Stanley Entertainment contenders ready for 10th anniversary

October 02, 2024
12 bands will compete at the Stanley Entertainment Contest later this month.


Scapegoat Hill

Museum exhibition spotlights Scapegoat history

October 02, 2024
A new museum exhibition will shed a spotlight on the evocatively named Scapegoat Hill Band.


Betteshanger

Betteshanger look to Eclipse National success

October 02, 2024
The new Fourth Section Champion Band of Great Britain has secured a sponsorship deal with Eclipse Musical Instruments.


Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: October update

October 02, 2024
Treize Etoiles reach the rankings summit following epic win at the British Open Championships.


bands

Harrison's Dream Open rehearsals

October 01, 2024
There is a great chance to hear a sneak preview of how the band's are getting with Peter Graham's test-piece ahead of their launch appearances at the Royal Albert Hall.


Hepworth

Report & Results: 2024 Red Admiral Academy Entertainment Contest

September 30, 2024
Hepworth lead the entertainment as they take the top honours in Chorley with section victories to Shirland Welfare, Dobcross Silver and St John's Band (Mossley)


Fife

Report & Result: 2024 Fife Charities Contest

September 30, 2024
Kingdom triumphant at Fife as Katrina Marzella Wheeler ead the band to the title.


Red Admiral

Bands and audiences prepare for Red Admiral Entertainment

September 28, 2024
A worldwide audience will be able to enjoy all the action at the Red Admiral Contest in Chorley this weekend — and there is a free park and ride bus service to get you there too.


Regional Championships

Adjudicators revealed for 2025 Midlands Area

September 28, 2024
The team of judges who will make the decisions in Bedworth next year have been announced.


Astralis

Astralis release from Whitburn on Wobplay

September 28, 2024
The latest CD release from the Whitburn Band can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay multi-media platform.


Regent Brass

Regent Brass to make Planetary exploration

September 28, 2024
There will be the opportunity to hear the full brass band arrangement of The Planets and plenty more Holst and others played by Regent Brass for free next month.


St davids

St David's make further home improvements

September 28, 2024
The huge task of refurbishing their new band hall has taken yet another great step forward for St David's Brass in Scotland.


Frairy Brass

Strictly limited pews for Friary

September 28, 2024
Friary Brass has been packing the concert audiences in despite other well known attractions on the night.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass podcast

September 28, 2024
The latest edition sees the lads chat to the one and only BBb tuba virtuoso Dean Morley.


Peter Graham

Stars out in force for pre-National Graham concert

September 26, 2024
The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by David Childs, Philip Cobb and Charlie Green for a pre-National Championships concert at the Royal College of Music.


Ian Bousfield

Bousfield to give masterclass and recital in Wells

September 26, 2024
The international trombone virtuoso will be giving a free masterclass as well as a evening recital at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset in November.


bbw

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

September 26, 2024
The latest edition of BBW magazine is out now and packed with its usual features, interviews, articles, news and reviews.




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


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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