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Jayess

Celebrations continue for Jayess Newbiggin

March 25, 2022
New North of England Third Section champion looks forward to another trip to Cheltenham.


Dennis Todd

Death of Dennis Todd

July 13, 2020
The death has been announced of one of the most popular players and supporters of the banding movement in the North of England.


Douthwaite

New MD takes the helm at Jayess Newbiggin Band

October 11, 2019
The experienced Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale has taken the baton at Jayess Newbiggin Band.


Gala Theatre

Report & Results: 2017 North of England Regional Championships: Fourth Section

March 11, 2017
Jayess Newbiggin makes an immediate return to Cheltenham where they are joined by Trimdon Concert after their enjoyable success on 'St Andrews Variations'.


Jayess Newbiggin

Hot Toddy takes top chair at Jayess

August 19, 2016
The vastly experienced Dennis Todd takes over the principal cornet seat at Jayess Newbiggin Band in time for Cheltenham.


Newbiggin

Newbiggin catch the fishy on a little dishy for community first

July 08, 2015
The Jayess Newbiggin has teamed up to be a part of a unique musical collaboration of their local heritage and tradition.


Newgbiggin

Jayess looking forward to Skeggy

January 17, 2013
The Jayess Newbiggin Band is looking forward to their long trip down from Northumberland for a great weekend at Butlins.


Griffiths set to lead Jayess

March 07, 2012
Jayess Newbiggin Band has a new MD in Andrew Griffiths.


Death of Ray Cole

January 04, 2012
The death has been reported of the popular bandsman Ray Cole


Shepherd

A newbiggin-ing for Newbiggin

November 11, 2009
A new band has been formed right on the coast in Northumberland — and in honour of its most famous brass band son.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

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


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • 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 • 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 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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