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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.


Eimaher

The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years

October 15, 2021
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.


Eikanger Talents

Eikanger invests in youth development

September 06, 2021
The leading Norwegian band continues to plan for the future with the active involvement of the next generation of talented young players.


Eikanger

New and old returns at Eikanger

June 19, 2021
There has been plenty of activity in the playing ranks at Eikanger Bjorsvik as they prepare for a return to competitive action.


Frode

4BR Tuesday Interview with Frode Rydland

April 27, 2021
4BR talks brass banding and soprano playing with one of the most successful players in Norwegian banding history after he has just celebrated a landmark birthday.




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


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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