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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.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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