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Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25, 2025
A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships

February 23, 2025
It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21, 2025
The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21, 2025
John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21, 2025
The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod from the judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Easington

Easington look to claim a double number 1

February 21, 2025
Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.


UPROAR

Roche part of Welsh UPROAR

February 21, 2025
Composer David John Roche will be bringing his latest composition to smaller venues around ales as part of an UPROAR performance.


Test pieces

Set work delight for Euro publishers

February 21, 2025
The four new works featured at the Europeans in Stavanger will be available to study and then perform across the world.


ConsTest

ConsTest draw announced

February 21, 2025
You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.


Brian Buckley

Funeral of C Brian Buckley

February 21, 2025
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.


McGee

A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success

February 20, 2025
A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.


Grimethorpe

New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge

February 20, 2025
Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.


Doodles

Area challenges a Doodle

February 20, 2025
Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.


Coalburn

Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress

February 20, 2025
From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.


Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin contest open for entries

February 20, 2025
There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.


SWBBA

Workshop success in South West

February 20, 2025
Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.


Chiswick

Chiswick spotlight on brass

February 20, 2025
There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.


Milton Keynes

Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season

February 20, 2025
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 20, 2025
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.


Works

Transitions and dualities to test European contenders

February 19, 2025
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.


Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

February 19, 2025
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

February 17, 2025
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

February 17, 2025
Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.




Herbert

The Brass Band Story set for publication

February 26 • A new book written by Prof Trevor Herbert and aimed at general readers interested in an overall analysis and insight into the brass band movement in the UK and beyond, is to be published in July.


Desford

Small drop in Midlands Area entrants

February 26 • 69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.


Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Riverside

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 26 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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