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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.


Black Duke

Black Dyke kicks off concert season in Morley

January 09, 2024
The National Champion heads to Morley Town Hall this weekend for their first concert of 2024.


bbe

BBE opens invitation to leading voices for annual conference

January 09, 2024
Brass Bands England is keen to hear from people and organisations who wish to share their creativity and experiences with others at its annual conference later this year.


Brett Baker

Baker to take baton at Elland Silver

January 09, 2024
Brett Baker is the new MD at Elland Silver as he marks a move to step down from his regular playing role at Black Dyke.


Brighouse

Irwin heads the award winners as Brighouse look ahead to 2024

January 09, 2024
Star sop player Martin Irwin lead the way with the silverware at Brighouse & Rastrick's awards night.


Gareth Brindle

Brindle to take Enderby at Midlands Area

January 09, 2024
The Enderby Band will be directed by Gareth Brindle at the forthcoming Midlands Regional Championships.


Tredegar

Tredegar look back as well as forward at awards night

January 09, 2024
The Welsh champion looked back on 2023 as well as forward to the new season at their recent awards night get together.


Fishburn

Baton and player boost for Fishburn ahead of new season

January 09, 2024
The North of England band welcomes a new Resident Conductor and new players to the ranks as they look towards the Areas and Spring Festival.


Thomas

Flowers swoop for Thomas pairing

January 08, 2024
Chris and Daniel Thomas are signed by the Flowers Band.


wHITBURN

Whitburn present annual awards

January 08, 2024
The 2023 Grand Shield and Scottish Champion has handed out the honours of its own at its recent awards night.


Brett Baker

Baker leads sales drive for Denis Wick

January 08, 2024
Brett Baker has become the full time Director of Sales for Denis Wick Ltd.


UniBrass

Calling claims UniBrass Composition Prize

January 08, 2024
A new work by student composer Naomi Rebecca Hill claims the UniBrass Composition title with the work set to be performed by British Open Champion Foden's.


Fodens

Foden's Youth look forward to exciting 2024

January 08, 2024
The talented youngsters of the Foden's Youth Band have plenty to look forward to this year — and there is a great opportunity to be a part of it.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Regional Championship schedule and judges announced

January 08, 2024
52 bands will battle for the domestic Yorkshire bragging rights at Huddersfield Town Hall in March


Lydbrook Band

Lydbrook reflect on a memorable centenary year

January 06, 2024
The 100th anniversary of Lydbrook Band was full of memorable music making at home and abroad.


Stacksteads

The Times it needs a changing for bands

January 06, 2024
A recent article in The Times newspaper touched upon the financial challenges faced by bands — although the successes were less prominent.


Ben

Ben and Em head for Oz

January 06, 2024
Tredegar baritone player Ben Stratford and partner Emily Brown head to Australia — although they will be keeping in touch with the Welsh champions.


Fodens

Foden's set to enjoy new HaBiT in Towcester

January 06, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert Champion will head to Towcester for the outreach day.


Low Brass

Free Low Brass Days in Scotland look to inspire next generation

January 06, 2024
Two free Low Brass Days in Edinburgh and Elgin supported by Besson will aim to inspire new and existing players to opt for low brass instruments.


Thomas Cory

Thomas trio leave Cory with immediate effect

January 05, 2024
Chris, Sue and Daniel Thomas resign from the former world number 1 ranked band.


Winter Gardens

North West Area to kick off 2024 Regional Championships with big entry list

January 05, 2024
77 bands have entered the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool next month.


Besson

4BR Christmas quiz winner

January 05, 2024
A lucky player from Sandhurst Brasshoppers Training Band will learning on a Besson Prodige cornet thanks to the knowledge of their percussionist supporter.


Top Brass

Top Brass returns with James Morrison

January 05, 2024
The 'Wizard of Oz' returns on Radio 2 to present the very best of brass — including brass bands and soloists.


aLN pOPE

Silver Jubilee celebrations for Pope

January 05, 2024
Players past and present have been sending their congratulations to Alan Pope BEM as 2024 sees him notch up 25 years of inspirational leadership in Camborne.


Regent Brass

Creative link builds musical Castles in London

January 04, 2024
An innovative musical collaboration between Regent Brass, Camden Youth Brass Band and Making Music hopes to create a long term musical link in the heart of London.




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


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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