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Vanhoorne

Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne

January 16, 2026
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.


Harmen Van

Vanhoorne heads for new musical life in New Zealand

December 21, 2019
The star Belgian cornet player is to start a new musical life in New Zealand as he returns permanently to North Shore Brass.


Buzz Newton

To Takapuna and beyond...

July 23, 2017
North Shore Brass from Auckland will be hosting a series of masterclasses and expert tuition from Byron 'Buzz' Newton and David Chaulk.


Alice Jones

Mum's the musical word in North Shore

May 10, 2016
A great concert idea in New Zealand ensures that mums are still the most important people in the world...


Harmen Vanhoorne

On the shoulders of a giant...

July 28, 2015
Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne inspires the future generations of North Shore stars...


Nick Walkley

Walkley set for North Shore debut in NZ

July 09, 2014
British Army musician Nick Walkley is getting ready to help North Shore Brass at the New Zealand National Championships.


Rotunda

North Shore team up for ground breaking production in NZ

August 30, 2013
A ground breaking partnership of brass and dance is set to recall a seminal moment in 20th century New Zealand history.


David King on cornet

King sized thrills in New Zealand

November 27, 2012
Professor David King has been on thrilling form in New Zealand as part of an innovative bursary programme.


Colin Clark

NZ conductor awarded prestigious bursary

July 03, 2012
Colin Clark of North Shore Brass to receive Adrienne, Lady Stewart, Performance Bursary.


Carolyn Ramsbottom

North Shore Brassed Off

August 08, 2010
North Shore Brass begin its season of the production "Brassed Off".


North Shore Youth Brass

North Shore Youth stride ahead

December 18, 2008
Contest success, lots of concerts, and a planned CD recording wraps up a great year for North Shore Youth Brass.


Brent Large

Large Retires

November 18, 2008
Brent Large announces retirement as Musical Director of North Shore Brass


North Shore Brass

North Shore secure players

May 28, 2008
Auckland Band, North Shore Brass, have been busy securing players in readiness for NZ Nationals.




lbrrt

Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain

October 3 • Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review — Episode 22

October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....


NYBBGB

NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition

October 2 • Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


James Shepherd

New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall

October 2 • A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Thundersley Brass Band

Tuesday 6 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Kibworth Band

October 3 • Kibworth Band seeks a Musical Director to lead our rebuilding and drive musical progress. Based in South Leicestershire, we rehearse Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm. We compete in the Championship Section, moving to First Section from January 2027.


Epping Forest Band

October 2 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Olney Brass

September 30 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for:. . - CORNETS (Front & Back Row). - SOLO HORN. . Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area.. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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