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Vertommen

Vertommen closes 25 year chapter at Buizingen

December 21, 2017
One of European banding's longest musical partnerships has come to an end after a quarter of a century of success.


Nigel Clarke

Interview with Nigel Clarke

July 09, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with composer Nigel Clarke in Kerkrade...


Gilles Demeurisse

Buizingen get Besson boost ahead of European challenge

April 15, 2017
Belgian champion Brass Band Buizingen has been given a Besson inspired boost ahead of their European Championship appearance.


Mead and Buizingen

Mead returns to Belgium for latest CD partnership

July 10, 2016
Steven Mead has linked up with conductor Luc Vertommen and Brass Band Buizingen for his latest CD release.


Lieven

New top man makes Buizingen debut

February 22, 2016
Dobbelaere Lieven has made his concert debut with Belgian champion Brass Band Buizingen ahead of their Flemish Open and European Championship challenges.


Harmen Vanhoorne

Vanhoorne ends lead role at Buizingen

December 10, 2015
Harmen Vanhoorne leaves principal cornet role with Brass Band Buizingen as new career paths open up.


Buizingin

Report & Results: 2015 Belgian National Championship

November 30, 2015
Brass Band Buizingen reclaim Belgian National title with sensational and immense performances to secure their place in Lille in 2016.


Tom Davoren

Davoren becomes Buizingen associate

February 18, 2015
Tom Davoren has become the new Associate Composer of Brass Band Buizingen in Belgium.


Nigel Clarke

Clarke delivers final chord of Buizingen role

January 15, 2015
Composer Nigel Clarke has reluctantly brought to an end his musical association with Brass Band Buizingen in Belgium.


Nigel Clarke

The Scarlet Flower recorded in London

June 15, 2014
The latest recording project of composer Nigel Clarke has been completed in London.


Edith Cavell

New Concertino to honour nursing heroine

February 21, 2014
Award winning composer Nigel Clarke to write major new work to honour the memory of Edith Cavell.


BUIZINGEN

Report & Results: 2013 De Luxemburgse Muziekfederatie

May 14, 2013
Buizingen's little green men claim yet another banding title


Glenn Van Looy

Buizingen sign Van Looy

April 27, 2013
Euphonium star signs for Belgian champions in time for European debut.


Harmen Vanhoorne

Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne

May 28, 2012
4BR talks to the winner of the Best Instrumentalist Award at the 2012 Masters.


Buizingen

Results: Belgium National

December 02, 2009
Brass Band Buizingen takes Belgian title and books place at Linz.


bUIZINGEN

Results: Euro Brass

June 17, 2009
The Euro Brass Contest took place in Drachten last weekend, with Brass Band Buizingen taking the honours.


Principal's cornet is stolen

September 15, 2008
The cornet of Buizingen's Principal Cornet, Harmen Vanhoorne has been stolen, so please keep your eyes open.


Buizingen celebrate Flemish victory

April 22, 2008
Brass Band Buizingen head for Stavanger on back morale boosting win.




Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29 • If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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