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Uppermill

Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill

January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.


Brassettes

Brassettes podcast launched

January 05, 2025
A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.


Raft of Medusa

Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)

January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.


British Open Championships

British Open confirms player rule amendment

January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.


the cooperation band

the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades

January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.


EIBBWS

Winter success for Elgar Summer School

January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.


Marathon Brass

Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target

January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.


Fodens Band

World Rankings — End of year update

January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.


thecooperation band

coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...

January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.


kERKRADE

Youth additions to WMC

January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.


Brighouse

Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace

January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.


VLAMO

VLAMO to host first Belgian National Youth Band course

January 02, 2025
Luc Vertommen and Wim Lauryssen will llead Belgian Youth on first course in April.


Boxted

New Year honour for Boxted stalwart

January 02, 2025
91 year old John Polley of Boxted Methodist Silver Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List


Wobplay

Wobplay adds to New Year attractions

January 02, 2025
The leading media platform has been adding more great music for people to enjoy.


Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode is now out

January 02, 2025
New Year resolutions are the order of the day with Sandy, Simon and guests Andi Cook and Andrew Baker.


Charlie Farren

Farren to call the Shotts

January 02, 2025
The experienced Charlie Farren takes the baton with Shotts St Patrick's Band.


IBBSS

Look forward to sun, sea and music making at the IBBSS

December 31, 2024
Players from around the world have already booked their place in the Swansea sun on the International Brass Band Summer School Course.


Katrina

Katrina Marzella-Wheeler happy to be dropped for coop

December 31, 2024
The principal conductor of the cooperation band is leading the fund raising for Stavanger with an Australian bungee jump.


Drighlngton

New Year brings new MD at Drighlington

December 31, 2024
James McFadyen is the new MD at Drighlington Band


Black Dyke

Black Dyke round off year with annual awards

December 31, 2024
The Yorkshire Champion has handed out its annual awards at its recent Huddersfield Town Hall concert


Brassing Around

Final prep in place for Brassing Around Gala Concert

December 31, 2024
Players from several top bands will be supporting the fund raising efforts for the work of Brassing Around this Saturday.


SBBA

Scots decline Kapitol proposals

December 30, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will not implement borrowed player changes for Scottish Championships.


Santa Walk

Shirland's Santa cheer

December 30, 2024
Five talented young players enjoyed finding a National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain invitation in their Xmas stockings this year.


Halifax Festival

Youth showcase at Halifax Minster

December 30, 2024
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble adds to the youth showcase at Halifax Minster in February.


gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25, 2024
The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


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


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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