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Edward Gregson

Gregson focus at Elgar Festival

March 26, 2025
The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.


Flowers

Flowers welcome cornet duo

March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.


4BR

4BR Editor in need of youthful help...

March 25, 2025
If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.


Grenedier Guards

Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall

March 25, 2025
The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.


Porf Childs

Childs extends Area lead with latest trio

March 25, 2025
Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.


National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24, 2025
The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22, 2025
Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.


bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


yORK

Death of Clive Marshall

March 22, 2025
The death has been announced of Clive Marshall, a leading player and administrator with York Railway Institute Band for over 60 years


Blossom Hill

Time running out at Blossom Hill

March 22, 2025
There are only a few brass band clocks available to buy from Blossom Hill Cards after they took off in Torquay.


Durham

Report & Results: 2025 North of England Regional Championships

March 22, 2025
NASUWT Riverside regains the North under Prof Nicholas Childs as section titles go to Cockerton, Ferryhill Town, Trimdon Brass and Knaresborough.


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 21, 2025
The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold


Heaton

Critical acclaim for Heaton biography

March 21, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh's outstanding biography of composer Wilfred Heaton continues to gain plaudits from critics.


BBW

Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative

March 21, 2025
Brass Bands Wales is looking to reignite the passion for brass band playing in the nation.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Cross of Jesus (John Stainer arr. Jonathan Mead)

March 21, 2025
A touching euphonium duet based on the much loved hymn tune arranged for two euphoniums.


British Open

British Open secures Symphony Hall future for further five years

March 21, 2025
The British Open Championship will continue to be held at Symphony Hall to 2030.


Rothwell

Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight

March 21, 2025
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke extend celebrations

March 21, 2025
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.


Stevenage

London Area replays

March 21, 2025
You can now sit back and listen to all the performances at Stevenage at your leisure...


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys

March 21, 2025
A new series based on opinions, experiences, chats and interviews with players, conductors and personalities away from the top section is proving a great hit with the Welsh banding diaspora...


Brighouse and Tredegar

Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions

March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.


European Youth Band

European Youth Band line-up confirmed

March 20, 2025
34 players from 15 countries will play as one as the European Youth Brass Band in Stavanger


Gala Theatre

Durham ready to host last Regional leg

March 20, 2025
The last Regional contest of the year takes place in Durham this weekend with 40 bands looking to claim North of England Area titles and qualification places for London and Cheltenham.


Bram Tovey

Memorial Concert tribute to Tovey

March 20, 2025
A special memorial concert celebrating the remarkable musical life of Bramwell Tovey will be held in April at his old school.




McDonnell

McDonnell highlights risks of losing BBE gold standard BOPA

October 17 • Labour MP John McDonnell has written of the need for the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to end Brass Bands England BOPA provision in April next year.


nATIONAL yOUTH cHAMPS

New opportunities and roles to play at Youth Championships

October 17 • From volunteer helpers to photographers, presenters and judges — Brass Bands England puts the call to be part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Espen Westbye

Westbye returns to take up residency in Stavanger

October 17 • Espen Westbye will join forces with David Morton at Stavanger as he returns as Resident Conductor ahead of Siddis challenge.


Tredegar Hall

Tredegar reconnect with Dance partner

October 17 • Dr Matthew Hall has returned to his role as Composer in Residence with Tredegar Band


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Front Row Cornet player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb Bass player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

October 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb Bass player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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