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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.


Duncan Wilson

Wilson takes up new resident role at NASUWT Riverside

January 04, 2024
The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Resident Musical Director at North of England Area champion, NASUWT Riverside.




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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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