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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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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