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Jenkins

New lead at Blaenavon

September 24, 2021
Dr Christian Jenkins will spearhead the exciting musical developments at Blaenavon Town Band.


David Langley

Dubai bound for Blaenavon MD

July 26, 2021
Conductor David Langley is to start a new chapter of his career in Dubai.


Davis Langley

From bass to baton for Langley at Blaenavon

December 06, 2017
David Langley has become the new MD at Blaenavon Band — rounding off a musical journey that started aged 7 on BBb tuba...


Blaenavon Town Band

Family returnee set to help Blaenavon

February 16, 2017
Blaenavon Town Band has welcomed back their former euph player to help the with their Area challenge.


Eleri Miles

Miles and upon Miles of talent at Blaenavon

October 13, 2016
An infusion of home grown talent boosts Blaenavon's ranks ahead of Welsh League challenge.


Ethan Corcoran

Family ties continue at Blaenavon

September 15, 2016
A family connection that stretches back to 1940 is extended with latest trombone signing at Blaenavon.


Hands

Blaenavon gain new lead with Turner appointment

September 09, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has announced the appointment of Lynne Turner as their new MD.


Krishnan Church

Blaenavon increase Church goers

August 14, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has increased its quota of Church goers with the signing of a new solo horn player.


Ice bucket challenge

Ice Bucket challenge comes to Blaenavon

August 20, 2014
If you do wish to raise money for charity then by all accounts this is one way of doing it...


Blaenavon

New signings boost Blaenavon

February 01, 2014
A new quartet of signings boost Blaenavon ahead of Welsh Area.


Blaenavon Town Band

New MD at Blaenavon

September 29, 2013
James Jones becomes the new MD at Blaenavon.


Dave Langley

University posting for Langley

April 08, 2013
Rising Welsh conducting star set to lead Cardiff University Brass Band.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon revival continues with top sop

March 08, 2013
The upturn in fortunes for the band from the Welsh World Heritage town continues with the appointment of a new soprano player and CD release.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon player

October 03, 2011
The death has been announced of Blaenavon euphonium player Leighton Evans.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

April 26, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Roy Parsons one of the most respected players and conductors in South Wales banding.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon raises charity funds

February 01, 2011
Two fine charities benefit from Blaenavon remembering a popular former member.


Blaenavon

New direction at Blaenavon

November 13, 2009
There is a new musical direction at Blaenavon — all in time for the last Welsh League contest of the year in their home town too.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

July 09, 2009
The death of Blaenavon trombonist Martin Adams has been announced.


Heritage stars at Blaenavon

August 04, 2008
There is a new breed of young heritage players in Blaenavon it seems...


Price

Price is right at Blaenavon

January 23, 2008
Lyndon Price is the new MD at Blaenavon Town Band.




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


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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