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Oldroyd

Oldroyd interest boosts ethos

February 06, 2025
The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark.


UniBrass

Welsh youth to perform at UniBrass Championships

February 05, 2025
The South Wales Youth Band will provide extra entertainment ahead of the results at the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next weekend.


Artistic

NYBBGB looks to next generation Artistic lead

February 05, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint a new Director of Artistic Planning.


Northop Silver

Wyss to lead Northop numbers in Swansea

February 05, 2025
Thomas Wyss will lead Northop Silver and its new signings at the Welsh Regional Championships


Foden's

Foden's enjoy another Armagh visit

February 05, 2025
Foden's make their 24th visit to Armagh to inspire players and entertain audiences.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Two-gether (Kenneth Downie)

February 05, 2025
A super collection of four hymns and spirituals to add to your small ensemble catalogue playing.


Regent Brass

Monsters, beasts and spirits set to elevate Regent Brass

February 05, 2025
Regent Brass will team up with artists and storyteller Phoenix Fry for a pioneering artistic BBE Elevate partnership.


Pemberton

Pemberton Solo & Ensemble Contest returns

February 05, 2025
There is a welcome return for the popular contest with the hope that it will attract lots of entries.


Steve PJ

Half century return for Steve Pritchard-Jones

February 05, 2025
Steve Pritchard-Jones returns to Porthywaen Silver Band half a century after he first started his musical journey with them.


Area test pieces

Spennymoor to host Regional showcase

February 05, 2025
Four bands will showcase the Area test-pieces they will perform before the big day in Durham


Bergen beckons

Bergen ready for National challengers

February 05, 2025
80 bands are lined up to compete at the Norwegian National Championships this weekend — and 4BR will be there to bring you the action as it unfolds.


BBEngland

Job opportunities on offer at BBE

February 05, 2025
Brass Bands England is looking for a Learning Coordinator and someone to fill a Contract for Services: Safeguarding role.


Holland and Renshaw

Iles and Mortimer Medals for Holland and Renshaw

February 05, 2025
The outstanding service to the brass band movement of conductors Paul Holland and Louise Renshaw will be marked with the presentation of the Iles Medal and Mortimer Medals.


Peter Moore

Moore ready to Shift

February 05, 2025
The much anticipated new solo CD from trombone virtuoso Peter Moore will be released on 21st March.


oplayer

Gilchrist provides milestone moment for Whitburn

February 05, 2025
The long term strategy of developing playing talent from the very first notes is has paid off in brass for Whitburn with the signing of 19 year old Ross Gilchrist


Gareth Ritter

Ritter resigns from conducting roles

February 05, 2025
Gareth Ritter has resigned from his conducting roles with Ebbw Valley Brass and Lydbrook Bands.


Fairey

Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey

February 05, 2025
There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.


Rothwell Temperance

New principal at Rothwell

February 05, 2025
The experienced Maria Beazer will help spearhead Rothwell Temperance's Yorkshire Area challenge in Huddersfield next month.


wEBBA

Torquay adjudication teams confirmed

February 05, 2025
The pairings who will compare and contrast the National Championship qualification hopes of bands in the West of England have been announced.


Peter Bassano

Death of Peter Bassano

February 05, 2025
The death has been announced of the conductor, trombonist, author and academic, Peter Bassano.


4BR

4BR Review podcast: Episode 1

February 03, 2025
4BR launches a new YouTube review series with opinions and views on what is going on in the brass band world.


Sevange

78 bands to test their qualifying skills at Stevenage

February 03, 2025
There are big fields of contenders for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championship.


Desford

Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour

February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.


Mark Glover

No tariff barrier Glover US performance

February 03, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.


course

Full house of delegates on this year's Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

February 03, 2025
A reserve list is opened as attractions boost demand for places.




Oldroyd

Oldroyd interest boosts ethos

February 6 • The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark.


UniBrass

Welsh youth to perform at UniBrass Championships

February 5 • The South Wales Youth Band will provide extra entertainment ahead of the results at the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next weekend.


Artistic

NYBBGB looks to next generation Artistic lead

February 5 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint a new Director of Artistic Planning.


Northop Silver

Wyss to lead Northop numbers in Swansea

February 5 • Thomas Wyss will lead Northop Silver and its new signings at the Welsh Regional Championships


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Haverhill Silver Band

February 4 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks a BACK ROW CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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