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Doux

Triple bill for Doux return

December 23, 2024
The musical partnership of Stan Nieuwenhuis and Harmen Vanhoorne is renewed for a new short tour in Belgium.


Rothwell Temperance

Rothwell presents annual awards for excellence and dedication

December 23, 2024
Rothwell Temperance has recognised the dedication and excellence to their organisation at their recent annual dinner and awards evening.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Sunset (David Robb)

December 23, 2024
A lovely lyrical cornet solo for your 2025 concert programmes from the pen of David Robb.


Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22, 2024
One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


tuba

RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development

December 22, 2024
A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22, 2024
There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


players

Award trio for KNDS Fairey players

December 21, 2024
A trio of KNDS Fairey Band players have been presented with annual awards by the Stockport Band.


Suebrass

Superbrass Saturday: Red Hot Pepper Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton arr. Jock McKenzie)

December 21, 2024
Why not spice up your band concert programmes with a Jelly Roll Morton New Orleans classic?


Fifty

Celebratory ale brewed to mark Tewkesbury 50th anniversary

December 21, 2024
A special 'Fifty' Golden Ale has been brewed to help locals celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tewkesbury Band.


unibrassrun

UniBrass runners rack up the miles for money

December 21, 2024
Eight superfit runners are pounding the roads to raise money to help with the hosting of the 2025 UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next February.


Doodles

New Year resolutions catered for by Doodles

December 21, 2024
If you want to get your mouthpiece in tip top shape for 2025 then make sure you get in touch with Dave Houghton at Doodles.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Alegria — Joyful (Barrie Gott)

December 20, 2024
A foot tapping samba to enjoy from from teh pen of the great Barrie Gott


Tyldesley Band

New trio welcomed at Tyldesley

December 20, 2024
Three new players have joined the ranks of Tyldesley Band in time of New Year challenges.


Leyland Band

Leyland provide Festive Brass entertainment

December 20, 2024
You can enjoy plenty of festive entertainment from Leyland's recnet concert in Chorley thanks to Next Step Films.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke In Tune today on Radio 3

December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today


Peter Moore

Moore to bring trio to Manchester

December 20, 2024
Peter Moore will be joined by Anna Huntley and Michael McHale in a recital concert at Stoller Hall in January.


Gareth Brindle

Brindle replaces Baker for Elland Area challenge

December 18, 2024
The experienced Gareth Brindle will take Elland Silver Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships following the departure of Brett Baker.


Yamaha Clinic

Yamaha stars inspire European youth

December 18, 2024
The latest weekend of Yamaha Young Band Clinics saw stars Arfon Owen, Margie Antrobus, Russell Gray and Armin Bachmann inspire players in Heerenveen and Utrecht.


French

Celebration and competition for bands at French National

December 18, 2024
17 bands will compete at the 20th anniversary French National Championships in Metz in February.


Eagley

Eagley bring festive spirit to Bolton

December 18, 2024
There was literally no room in the hall for Eagley Band's 'Bing to Buble' recent Christmas Concert.


Ross Knight

Knight takes new teaching role

December 18, 2024
Tuba star Ross Knight joins Ian Bousfield and Thomas Ruedi in working at the Hochschule der Kunste Bern HKB.


EBBA

Ensembles announced for Euro Conductors Competition

December 17, 2024
Sola Brass, the Insimul ensemble and Stavanger Brass Band will provide the musical accompaniment for the candidates in the 8th European Conductors Competition


BBE

Sriram fundamentals now available to all

December 17, 2024
Shri Sriram passionate speech at the 2024 BBE Brass Band Conference can now be enjoyed on the organisation's Youtube channel.


kEITH

Wilkinson steps down from regular banding commitments

December 17, 2024
Dr Keith Wilkinson has announced that he is to retire form his regular banding commitments.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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