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Milnrow

Quartet boost to Milnrow Enigma challenge

January 16, 2024
Four new players join the ranks of Milnrow Band as they look ahead to the North West Regional Championships.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 14th January

January 16, 2024
A great musical start to the new year with Chris Helme.


Tredeagr

Youth connection as Tredegar kick start 2024

January 15, 2024
Welsh champion finds extra concert support with the youngsters of North Powys Youth Band as they start their 2024 concert season in mid-Wales.


GUS Band

New arrivals imminent at GUS

January 15, 2024
A new baby and a new cornet player will be joining the playing and supporting ranks at the Midlands Area Champion


Allan Withington

Withington to make North of England Area debut with Easington

January 15, 2024
Allan Withington will direct Easington Colliery at the North of England Regional Championships in March.


EverReady

More signings at EverReady

January 14, 2024
New and old faces return to further boost North of England Area contenders.


Trombones

All Wells to sign up for Trombone Day

January 14, 2024
You can still sign up for a full day of all things trombone at Wells Cathedral School later this month.


Higgins

Concerto focus ahead for Higgins

January 14, 2024
The world premiere of his new French Horn work heralds an exciting Concerto period for composer Gavin Higgins.


pALANGA

European test-pieces revived for Palanga

January 14, 2024
The four works originally commissioned for the 2020 European Championships will be used again as the event returns to Palanga later this year.


Russell Gray

Gray to lead Conducting Weekend

January 13, 2024
Russell Gary will once again lead a special two level weekend conducting course with the Bathgate Band later this year.


Littleport

Experienced duo add to Littleport ranks

January 13, 2024
Robert and Tracey Nunnery make the move to Suffolk and join Littleport Band ahead of Area challenge.


vELLS

RNCM Day of Percussion

January 12, 2024
The RNCM in Manchester will host its annual Percussion Day next month — with the promise of exciting and informative sessions for those attending.


wARBURTON

Warburton takes solo trombone role at Black Dyke

January 12, 2024
Adam Warburton takes over the solo trombone role with the Queensbury National Champion.


NYBBGB Conductors

Conducting finalists ready for Army led test

January 12, 2024
Four talented young conductors will head to Tidworth tomorrow for the final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Competition hosted by British Army Music.


Tredeagr

New Year signings to make Newtown debuts with Tredegar

January 12, 2024
Welsh champion kick off a busy 2024 with new signings in the ranks


Gavin Higgins

Higgins French Horn Concerto to be given world premiere in Wales

January 12, 2024
A new French Horn Concerto written by composer Gavin Higgins for Ben Goldscheider will be given a double world premiere in Wales this weekend.


BrookWright

Music for all seasons....

January 12, 2024
BrookWright Music has just produced 120 different musical ways to help keep the funds coming in for bands...


Brighouse

New perc signing at Brighouse

January 12, 2024
The West Riding band welcomes a new addition to their percussion section ahead of a busy 2024.


Welsj Open

Keen cross border challenge at Welsh Open

January 12, 2024
14 bands from as far afield as Yorkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall and the home nation will battle it out for the Welsh Open title in Newport next month.


SBBA

Maximum funding boost for SBBA

January 11, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will once again receive the maximum funding award from Creative Scotland to support its youth work.


Stuart Gray and Colum OShea

Two new members join AoBBA ranks

January 11, 2024
Stuart Gray and Colum O'Shea have completed their training to become full members of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Mike Cavanagh

Cavanagh to become dedicated baritone lead at RNCM

January 11, 2024
The growing demand for specialist baritone teaching sees the RNCM appoint Mike Cavanagh as its dedicated instrument tutor.


Tina Mortimer

Mortimer gives EverReady Area boost

January 11, 2024
The experienced Tina Mortimer returns to EverReady Band on principal cornet.


manganzini

New lead at Andover Town

January 11, 2024
The West of England Championship contenders welcome Sara Maganzini as their new professional conductor.


Ryan Watkins

Pemberton turn to Watkins for Enigma challenge

January 11, 2024
Ryan Watkins will take Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band at the forthcoming North West Area Championships.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

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


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.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


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.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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