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Sovereign

Gifford's lead at Sovereign closes

October 09, 2024
The successful musical partnership between Sovereign Brass and MD Alan Gifford has come to an end.


Sovereign

Sovereign makes global composer connection

November 02, 2023
Sovereign Brass has announced the appointment of New Zealander Fendall Hill as their new Associate Composer.


sOVEEIGN

Lithuanian help for Sovereign

September 15, 2023
Sovereign Brass will be boosted by the return of a favourite player determined not to miss out on the chance to play at the National Finals.


Sovereign Brass

Top sop lead to manage Sovereign

July 25, 2023
Soprano player Vicky Flint becomes the new Band Manager at Sovereign Brass.


Soveeign Brass

Sovereign benefits from Royal connections

May 02, 2023
Midlands First Section Regional Champion is one of many bands to benefit from the influx of brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire


Sovereign

Lithuanian link boosts Sovereign

November 07, 2022
SPAL Sovereign Brass welcomes the signing of Lithuanian student to their cornet section.


Alan Gifford

Gifford takes Sovereign's rein

August 22, 2022
Alan Gifford has been appointed the new MD at SPAL Sovereign Brass.


Sovereign

Sovereign thrilled at youthful achievement

February 26, 2020
Jennifer Richardson, the youngest member of Sovereign Brass has reached the final of the BrassPass.tv 'Young Brass Award' solo competition.


Sovereign

New tuba signing at Sovereign Brass

February 12, 2020
The talented Callum Davis has been signed by Sovereign Brass in time for the Regional Championships in Bedworth.


Signings

Five new Sovereigns...

January 20, 2020
Sovereign Brass has welcomed a quintet of new signings as they look ahead to the Regional Championships in Bedworth.


Samuel

Samuel to take the helm at Sovereign

December 14, 2019
The experienced Neil Samuel will become the new MD at Sovereign Brass from January 1st.


Sovereign

Wolves at the door for Sovereign Brass

November 28, 2019
Sovereign Brass has found a new rehearsal home — one with a rich brass banding history.


Sovereign

Festive five for Sovereign

November 15, 2019
Members of Sovereign Brass have been helping people get into an early Christmas spending spree in Brum


signing

More Sovereign musical wealth additions

November 14, 2019
The experienced David Webb is the latest addition to the ranks of Sovereign Brass.


Sovereign

Sovereign invests in family talent

November 07, 2019
Sovereign Brass has signed the talented mother and daughter duo of Jane and Jennifer Richardson.


Hands

Sovereign opt for Turner lead for 2020 Area

October 31, 2019
Llwydcoed MD Chris Turner will lead Sovereign Brass at the Midlands Regional Championships.


Sovereihn

New Sovereign looks to future

October 30, 2019
A new management structure and team will spearhead Sovereign Brass as they look to take lead in the Midlands.


Soveign Brass

Lock loaded for principal role

June 02, 2019
Sovereign Brass has appointed the talented Rebekah Lock as their new principal cornet.


Soveeign

Tie or die...(Well not quite)

January 04, 2013
Sovereign Brass needs its neck wear back...


Sovereign

Sovereign brass for air ambulance

October 22, 2010
Sovereign Brass help raise much needed funds for West Midlands Air Ambulance Trust.


peter parkes

Major's delight at Cloudcatcher victory

October 28, 2008
Major Peter Parkes has told 4BR of his delight at conducting Sovereign Brass to victory at Pontins on Sunday.




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


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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