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New Zealand

Report & Results: 2023 New Zealand National Championships

July 08, 2023
Wellington Brass lead the way in Dunedin as they make a landmark statement in winning the New Zealand national title for a record fifth time in a row.


David Bremner

Interview with David Bremner

July 19, 2022
4BR catches up with the conductor of Wellington Brass Band after they successfully defended their New Zealand National title in their home city.


Bremner

4BR Interview with David Bremner

April 06, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with conductor and professional musician David Bremner to find out what musical life is like in New Zealand — and what the banding future holds there.


Byron Newton

Buzz off after New Zealand Nationals

July 09, 2019
Byron Newton will make his final appearance with defending champion Wellington Brass at the forthcoming New Zealand National Championships.


Byron Newton

Newton becomes Welsh associate

August 08, 2018
The leading New Zealand euphonium player Byron Newton has been made a Honorary Associate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.


Nigel Seaman

Seaman looks to lead Wellington to double glory

May 31, 2018
Welsh conductor Nigel Seaman will be heading to the southern hemisphere next week to lead Wellington Brass as they look to make it a Tasman Sea double at the New Zealand National Championships.


Nigel Seaman

Seaman to rack up the air miles

January 24, 2018
Nigel Seaman is to head downunder to conduct Wellington Brass at the Australian National Championships.


David Bremner

Bremner to bid National farewell

February 07, 2017
The driving force behind the rise of New Zealand National Champion Wellington Brass is to step down from his role as MD after this year's National contest in its home city.


Wellington Brass

Wellington enjoy warmth of hospitality

September 09, 2016
The New Zealand Champion has been having a great time on their visit to the UK for the British Open — thanks to the warm welcome given to them by their hosts.


Wellington Jackets

Wellington enhance their British Open Centre Stage presence

September 08, 2016
The New Zealand champion will certainly look the part as they take to the stage at Symphony Hall on the weekend thanks to Centre Stage Uniforms.


Wellington Brass

World Rankings — August update

August 27, 2016
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings see minimal changes near the top as we approach the autumn contest season.


Wellington

Interview with Byron Newton and David Bremner

July 17, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the solo euphonium and conductor of Wellington Brass to ask how they are looking forward to their appearance at the British Open.


David Bremner Wellington Brass

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand National Championships

July 16, 2016
Wellington Brass fire a 11,530 mile warning shot towards Symphony Hall after claiming a fourth New Zealand National 'Triumph' in Napier.


Byron Newton

Newton makes a buzz with new euphonium concerto

May 19, 2015
New Zealand euphonium star Byron Newton gives premiere of a new concerto by composer Anthony Ritchie in Wellington.


Byron Newton

Buzz settles in to NZ life

December 12, 2012
Former Tredegar principal euphonium settles back to homeland musical life with a little help from friends and Besson.




Oldroyd

Oldroyd interest boosts ethos

February 6 • The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark.


UniBrass

Welsh youth to perform at UniBrass Championships

February 5 • The South Wales Youth Band will provide extra entertainment ahead of the results at the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next weekend.


Artistic

NYBBGB looks to next generation Artistic lead

February 5 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint a new Director of Artistic Planning.


Northop Silver

Wyss to lead Northop numbers in Swansea

February 5 • Thomas Wyss will lead Northop Silver and its new signings at the Welsh Regional Championships


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Haverhill Silver Band

February 4 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks a BACK ROW CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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