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PPP focus at Youth Fest

June 10, 2025
It will be a great day of relaxed participation, performance and progression at the BBE Youth Fest in North Finchley next month.


Dutch Open

Strong line-up for Dutch Open

June 10, 2025
There is a strong line-up of concert and contest performers at the Dutch Open this weekend in Groningen.


Hebden Bridge

Denis Wick boost to Hebden Bridge contest

June 10, 2025
The 'Best Instrumentalist' at the forthcoming March & Hymn Tune Contest will get a generous boost thanks to Denis Wick products.


Longridge Band

Longridge delight at being out of date...

June 10, 2025
The 180th anniversary celebrations for Longridge Band could well be their 193rd thanks to a bit of historical research...


Renfrew Burgh

Paton's for brass at Renfrew Burgh

June 10, 2025
16 year old Ash Paton has been appointed Assistant Musical Director at Renfrew Burgh Band.


Todmorden

Further progress made on Todmorden Bandstand

June 10, 2025
More good news for the future of one of Yorkshire's most significant historic bandstands.


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell takes baton at Dronfield

June 09, 2025
Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new MD at Dronfield Band.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 09, 2025
Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 08, 2025
The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 07, 2025
There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 07, 2025
Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 07, 2025
Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 07, 2025
Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


AoBBA

AoBBA link up Kapitol for Cheltenham

June 07, 2025
There will be the opportunity to find out more about all things adjudicating at the Cheltenham National Finals later this year.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Dawn Emerges (Naomi Hill)

June 07, 2025
A new flugel solo from the pen of a talented young composer.


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

June 07, 2025
The latest episode of the Radio 3 series will be broadcast this weekend.


Keith Muggeridge

All Stars help Air Ambulance Charity

June 07, 2025
A recent concert organised by baritone player Keith Muggeridge raised money for a life saving charity close to his heart.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys Episode 9

June 07, 2025
The latest brass band podcast with a North Walian accent sees the team joined by tuba player Martin Bassett-Rhodes.


GramercyBandCamp

Gray to take baton at Gramercy Brass Orchestra

June 07, 2025
Russell Gray will be the guest conductor at this year's Gramercy Brass Orchestra Band Camp.


Mr Tuba

Mark Carter funeral details announced

June 07, 2025
The funeral arrangements for the respected owner of the Mr Tuba business have been announced.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings — June update

June 07, 2025
Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 06, 2025
The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 05, 2025
Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 05, 2025
The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 04, 2025
From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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