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Steve Sykes

Sykes to lead tubas at EverReady

January 15, 2025
The vastly experienced Steve Sykes will take his tuba talents to EverReady Band to help in their Area and Spring Festival challenges.


Ever Ready

EverReady welcomes new signings

November 11, 2024
The North East band welcomes back Kate Malcolm and new signing Nic Tempest-Hall.


EverReady

Morley programme confirmed for EverReady

October 18, 2024
The second band of the Leeds Best of Brass series has announced the full details of its programme.


Leeds Best of Brass

EverReady ready for Morley appearance

October 09, 2024
The EverReady Band is the next attraction in the Leeds Best of Brass series


EverReady

Bright lights and Hollywood blockbusters in Sunderland

July 03, 2024
The EverReady Band is building an exciting concert link to a new audience in the heart of Sunderland.


EverReady

EverReady strengthens community links with new ensemble

June 02, 2024
A new EverReady Community Band has played its first bars of music (in between the chatter and fun)


EverReady

More signings at EverReady

January 14, 2024
New and old faces return to further boost North of England Area contenders.


Tina Mortimer

Mortimer gives EverReady Area boost

January 11, 2024
The experienced Tina Mortimer returns to EverReady Band on principal cornet.


EVERrEADY

New sponsorship boost helps EverReady on their future travels

November 08, 2023
MVH Rentals is the latest local company to see the benefit of joining up with EverReady Band to help them on their musical travels.


rEG vARDY

Reconnection for EverReady

July 26, 2023
The Reg Vardy Band will become the EverReady Band as they make a reconnection in more ways than one to their proud past to power their future ambitions.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy provide the Bond thrills in Sunderland

July 12, 2023
The Reg Vardy Band had everyone shaken and stirred with their recent James Bond celebration concert.


Rge Vardy

Sponsorship boost for Reg Vardy as they set off on new travels

July 01, 2023
An award winning local travel firm adds it support to the new era at Reg Vardy Band.


McCann

Double return as Reg Vardy link with McCann for London

June 11, 2023
Phillip McCann will lead Reg Vardy Band at the National Final as the duo make a welcome Royal Albert Hall return for the first time since 2019.


James Bond

Reg Vardy shaken and finally stirred...

May 29, 2023
The Reg Vardy Band has been rejuvenated to reach out to a wider audience with a little drop of literary inspiration...


REG vARDY

Donaldson signs for Reg Vardy

March 29, 2023
One of the most experienced top flight soprano players adds Reg Vardy to his CV.


Reg Vardy

New horn signing at Reg Vardy

February 01, 2023
The Reg Vardy Band has welcomed the signing of Daniel Marsh to their ranks.


Morley

Festive flavour for Reg Vardy at Morley

December 01, 2022
Reg Vardy will provide the latest 'Best of Brass' entertainment at Morley Town Hall this month.


Reg VARDY

Reg Vardy host composer competition

November 01, 2022
The Reg Vardy Band performed the entries of the Durham University Brass Band Composer's Competition.


Reg Vardy

Meikle takes Band Manager role at Reg Vardy

September 26, 2022
The experienced Scott Meikle has become the new Band Manager at Reg Vardy Band.


Conductor

Shanks take up residency at Reg Vardy

January 15, 2022
Chris Shanks has become the new Resident Conductor at Reg Vardy Band.


Signings

Reg Vardy adds to Perth boost

November 30, 2021
A rejuvenated Reg Vardy Band has plenty to look forward to after Perth podium success at Scottish Open.


Hedly

Hedley joins Besson artist stable

September 09, 2021
The ISB and Reg Vardy euphonium star becomes the latest Besson Performance Artist.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy provides musical cheer to support charity work

January 17, 2021
The Reg Vardy Band has helped to raise nearly £1300 to assist the wonderful work of the local Pact House charity in providing essential help to families over the Christmas period.


Advent

Reg Vardy get ready to open the advent windows

November 23, 2020
There will be a carol a day from Reg Vardy Band this Christmas — all the way up to the big day itself...


winner

Impressive youth playing at Reg Vardy

July 29, 2020
There was plenty of great on-line playing at the recent Reg Vardy Youth Brass contest.




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


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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