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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.


Welsh Open

Full day of entertainment ahead at Welsh Open

February 03, 2025
13 bands will provide the brass band entertainment at the forthcoming Welsh Open Championship in Newport.


Tewkesbury

Cornet prodige to enjoy 4BR Xmas Quiz prize

February 03, 2025
A young Tewkesbury Training Band player will enjoy her development thanks to the brains of the 4BR Quiz winner.


BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 01, 2025
The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 01, 2025
There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 01, 2025
Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 01, 2025
If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Corry

Corry to make Swiss reconnection

February 01, 2025
The MD of 1st Old Boys Band will head to Switzerland to meet up with old friends for some light and shadow music making.


Dysart

SBBA offers support to Foodbank initiative

February 01, 2025
The Scottish Brass Band Association is hoping that bands across the nation will help support local foodbanks in their communities again this year.


Hepworth

Repeat youth success for Hepworth

February 01, 2025
Hepworth Band will once again team up with HD9 Youth Brass to help inspire the next generation of brass band players.


Rothwell

Rothwell strengthens the ranks ahead of Area challenge

February 01, 2025
Rothwell Temperance will head to Huddersfield next month boosted by new signings.


Bevrely

Georgian heritage brought to Beverley

February 01, 2025
The Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival will showcase plenty of great music in and around the town later this year.


Gold

Goldscheider and RNCM shortlisted for RPS Awards

January 30, 2025
Ben Goldscheider and the RNCM join Katrina Marzella-Wheeler in being shortlisted for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.


Force of Nature

Gramercy Music: Force of Nature (Peter Graham)

January 30, 2025
Euphonium players can now tackle the Ernest Hemingway inspired euphonium concerto with band or piano accompaniment.


rOYAL cOLLEGE OF mUSIC

Prague reprised at Royal College of Music

January 30, 2025
Judith Bingham's evocative work forms part of the programme to be featured by the Royal College of Music Brass Band in London this evening.


Side Action

Slide Action CD nominated for two BBC Music Magazine Awards

January 30, 2025
The 4BR award winning 'RE-BUILD' release from the Slide Action trombone quartet could be in line for yet more high profile accolades.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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