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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.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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