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Liverpool

Liverpool aim for title success

September 05, 2023
Dave McGlynn is hoping to emulate Jurgen Klopp and bring a second national title back to the city.


Cross

Death of Roy Shaw

January 20, 2020
The death has been announced of the much loved former Formby Band member and supporter Roy Shaw.


Formby

Formby makes annual visit to stalwart

December 22, 2019
Members of the Formby Band have paid their annual visit to bring festive cheer to a great stalwart.


Formby

Formby give stalwart great birthday surprise

April 19, 2019
The Formby Band made sure their former horn player Roy Shaw had a 92nd birthday to remember


James Gray

Formby youngster heads for the top via Georgia

July 02, 2018
10 year old James Gray is certainly heading for a great brass banding future after he picks up the 'Young Soloist' award for his performance of 'Georgia on my Mind'.


Formby

Formby gives 91st birthday surprise

April 26, 2018
Former bandsman Roy Shaw enjoyed some surprise visitors on the occasion of his 91st birthday.


Formby

Formby enjoys French connection

September 03, 2017
The Formby Band has just returned from a wonderful musical trip to France.


Roy Shaw

Formby drop in on 90th birthday celebrations

April 22, 2017
The Formby Band has just made a 90th birthday celebration even better.


Hough

Hough receives MBE

February 09, 2016
The inspirational Louise Hough has been presented with her MBE.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


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


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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