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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.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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