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NABBA

Cross Atlantic judging panels at North American Championships

January 16, 2024
There will be a strong UK adjudication representation at this year's North American Brass Band Championships.


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.




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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