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Eikanger's holiday inspiration for next generation

August 11, 2025
Over 100 youngsters have enjoyed being inspired by the music, fun and guidance of Eikanger Bjorsvik players and supporters.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings — June update

June 07, 2025
Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.


Reid

Eikanger extend Gilje connection to 27 years

March 13, 2025
The musical partnership between Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag and conductor Reid Gilje has been extended for another two years.


Viggo

Leadership connection strengthened between Eikanger and Oster

March 13, 2025
The respected administrator Viggo Bjørge has become the new Chairperson of Oster Brass.


Award winners

Eikanger celebrate 2024 success with award winners

January 23, 2025
Eikanger look back as well as forward with their annual awards to players


Eikanger

Eikanger welcomes new players for new season

July 24, 2024
The National and Siddis Champion has added five new faces to the ranks ahead of the forthcoming season.


eikanger

Death of Eikanger stalwart

June 28, 2024
The death has been announced of Oddvar Bjørge, a stalwart member of the Norwegian champion.


European

Government congratulations for Eikanger

May 16, 2024
The Minister of Culture and Equality has congratulated the Norwegian champion on their success at the European Championships.


Katrina

Marzella maintains busy musical schedule

March 31, 2024
Katrina Marzella has been enjoying a busy musical schedule of appearances as a conductor, teacher, panel speaker and performer — with more to come.


Eikanger

Jon-Vegar Sole Sundal to end on high note with Eikanger

March 14, 2024
The Norwegian champion's star soprano player will be starting a new chapter in life after ending his Eikanger playing career later this year.


Katrina

Marzella to lead Eikanger in major Brass Sounds concert

March 08, 2024
Katrina Marzella will take the baton to debut with Norwegian Champions in a major concert programme in Bergen.


Eikanger

Financial boost for Eikanger youth development

December 08, 2023
The Norwegian champion's commitment to inspiring and developing the next generation of young players has been recognised and supported by one of Norway's largest banks.


Eikanger

Government Minister appointment for former Eikanger Bjorsvik board member

June 28, 2023
Lubna Jaffrey has been appointed the Minster for Culture and Equality in the Norwegian Government.


Kluxen

Eikanger reach out for charismatic year ending

June 01, 2023
One of Scandinavia's most dynamic orchestral conducting talents will lead Eikanger Bjorsvik in a classic concert round up of their year.


Eikanger

Death of Monica Vabo Reigstad

May 25, 2023
The death has been announced of Monica Vabo Reigstad, an inspirational figure within the Eikanger Bjorsvik Band in Norway.


Eikanger

Eikanger focus on Malmo and beyond...

April 26, 2023
The Norwegian champion is concentrating on the European Championships at present, but also has one eye on next season.


Bjorsvik

Rydland takes top chair at Eikanger

March 10, 2023
The widely respected Frode Rydland has become the new Chairperson of Norwegian Champion, Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag


Eiamger

Interview with Viggo Bjorge

January 19, 2023
We catch up with one of the leading figures in Norwegian banding as the movement prepares to return to National contesting in early February and as he prepares to inspire the next generation of young players in his new educational appointment.


Florent Didier

French connection for Eikanger

January 15, 2023
Conductor Florent Didier has teamed up with Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag as the countdown begins to the long awaited return of the Norwegian National Championships.


Eikanger

Eikanger to round off old year with new tradition

December 30, 2022
Eikanger Bjorsvik will be joined by special guests to help bring in the New Year with a musical toast.


Eikanger

Eikanger opinion sought for Government policy initiative

December 01, 2022
The Norwegian government seeks the opinions of Eikanger Bjorsvik as they look to develop a national cultural volunteer strategy.


Eikanger

New signings for Eikanger

September 25, 2022
Four new players join the ranks of Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag


eIAMKER

Eikanger education outlook gains financial boost

May 17, 2022
Eikanger Bjorsvik's strong education ethos attracts further financial support from leading Norwegian philanthropist.


Eikanger

Viggo Bjørge steps down from Eikanger role

March 09, 2022
One of the most respected and influential administrators in Norwegian banding has stepped own from his role with Eikanger Bjorsvik Band


Eikanger

Interview with Viggo Bjorge

January 16, 2022
We speak with one of Norway's leading banding administrators to find out more about the decision to cancel the 2022 Norwegian National Championships.




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.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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