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Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21, 2024
Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

November 21, 2024
Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.


Youth and experience on competitive show in Perth

November 21, 2024
The second weekend of competitive action at the Scottish Festival of Brass will take place in Perth on Saturday and Sunday.


Switzerland

Swiss battles on show in Lucerne

November 21, 2024
4BR will be heading to the Swiss National Championships this weekend to enjoy the contesting action.


UKraine

Charity support for Ukraine with festive music

November 21, 2024
A fun festive work aims to bring cheer to children and families in Ukraine.


LBBA

Bands get ready for LBBA contest

November 21, 2024
There is sure to be great day of competitive action to enjoy at the LBBA Contest in Loughborough on Sunday.


Meania Bridge

Menai Bridge future proofs with youngster awards

November 21, 2024
The first youngsters have completed a workshop to gain their Cohort of Arts Awards.


Doodles

Voucher gift from Doodles

November 21, 2024
Dave Houghton is offering e-voucher Xmas prezzies to ensure New Year's mouthpiece resolutions are kept...


Morley march

Book early for Morley March & Hymn Tune 2025

November 21, 2024
If you want to ensure your place on the starting grid for next year's popular event then get your entries in fast.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: In the Bleak Midwinter (Holst arr. Mack Wilberg trs. Barrie Gott)

November 21, 2024
Bring some festive warmth to your concerts with this classic carol.


Purcell

Purcell School showcases composer collaboration with twin projects

November 21, 2024
A new documentary shines a light on a brace of innovative compositional projects working with the likes of Judith Weir and Errollyn Wallen.


Medway Band

Report & Result: 2024 Wessex Winter Contest

November 21, 2024
Medway leads the way to claim the winter honours in Wessex


Mark Ford

Ford to head to Japan

November 21, 2024
Australian conductor Mark Ford will take the baton to help with the 20th anniversary musical celebrations of the Hamamatsu Brass Band in Japan.


David Jack

Death of David Jack

November 21, 2024
The death of the popular North East bandsman David Jack has been announced.


Bones Apart

Bones Apart to lead low brass workshop in Redbridge

November 21, 2024
The acclaimed trombone ensemble will lead a special low brass workshop day on 30th November.


Shirley BASSEY

Shirley Bassey becomes new Welsh College president

November 21, 2024
The world famous singer has taken on the role as President of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.


Mike Lovatt

Lovatt to team up with Eagley in 2025

November 21, 2024
Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will be the star attraction at Eagley Band's 175th anniversary concert next year.


chopping boards

Something for the cornet cook for Christmas

November 21, 2024
If you have a cornet playing cook, an epicurean euphonium or turkey carving trombonist to buy a present for this Christmas — these glass chopping boards may be just the things for you...


wardle

Report & Result: 2024 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

November 17, 2024
Wardle Academy Youth Band secures the perfect entertainment honours in Gateshead.


Report & Result: 2024 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Contest

November 17, 2024
Kirkintilloch retains the Challenge honours in Perth.


Report & Result: 2024 Brass in Concert Championship

November 16, 2024
Cory return in magnificent fashion to reclaim Brass in Concert title in Gateshead.


RNCM

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival tickets now on sale

November 15, 2024
World class bands and soloists, discussion and interviews form a full weekend on showcase brass playing at the RNCM in January.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Festive Fanfare (Tony Swainson)

November 15, 2024
An ideal early weekend treat for the festive season from those clever musical elves at Superbrass.


Sage

Minus 30 and dropping in Gateshead

November 15, 2024
It nothing to do with the temperature, but the ever decreasing number of available seats left to snap up to enjoy the action at the Brass in Concert Championships on Saturday


BBE

BBE call for passionate brass banding trustees

November 15, 2024
If you want to contribute to helping the banding community Brass Bands England wants to hear from you about becoming a trustee.




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


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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