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Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

December 02, 2024
Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29, 2024
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28, 2024
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Keli

Whitburn to return to Keli stage

November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.


Music

Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland

November 28, 2024
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.


Perth

Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships

November 28, 2024
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.


ELLAND

New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland

November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.


NCBF

Big Band Composers set for world premieres

November 28, 2024
A new composer initiative sees six young composers produce cracking new works for school Big Bands


Lochgelly

Death of Davie Bennison

November 28, 2024
The death has been reported of one of Scottish banding's most popular figures.


Composer

Can you composer a new castell march to win Eisteddfod prize?

November 28, 2024
If you can compose a classic Welsh march then you could win £500.


Chrsitmas

Hammonds to add to Christmas Day joy

November 28, 2024
Hammonds Band will on television screens on Christmas Day as they provide the musical accompaniment to the morning Eucharist Service.


TATA Brass

TATA says hello to new MD

November 28, 2024
Tredegar tuba player Ceri Parry Morgan is the new MD at Tata Brass Band.


St John's Mossley

Gernon steps down from MD role

November 28, 2024
St John's Band (Mossley) is looking for a new MD as Martin Gernon steps down after successful tenure with the baton.


Calvert

MBE presentation for Langholm stalwart

November 28, 2024
It is now David Calvert MBE after Langholm stalwart is presented with well deserved honour.


Strata Brass

Holling return to Strata

November 28, 2024
The experienced David Holling will return to Strata Brass to spearhead their Area challenge


Lydbrook

Report & Results: 2024 GBBA Own Choice & March Contest

November 27, 2024
Lydbrook braves the elements to claim the honours in Gloucestershire on a day of fine music making.


Parc and Dare

Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival

November 26, 2024
Parc & Dare takes the entertainment honours in Tonyrefail, with section awards to Tylorstown, Markham & District, Briton Ferry, Severn Tunnel and brace of super youth ensembles.


Five Lakes

Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships

November 26, 2024
Five Lakes Silver Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.


pERTH

Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships

November 25, 2024
There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.


Ratby

Report & Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest

November 25, 2024
Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.


Swiss

Report & Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

November 24, 2024
Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne as Swiss banding showcases its extensive levels of excellence and expectations.


Perth

Report & Result: 2024 Scottish Open supported by Besson

November 23, 2024
Milnrow play like angels to repel demon rivals to claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21, 2024
One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


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