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Besson

Advert: Besson

January 11, 2008
Euphonium star Steven Mead reports that the latest baritones from Besson are on their way.


YBS

Bates books in at YBS

January 11, 2008
YBS has been busy and has snapped up a top class soprano player in the shape of Gary Bates.


Bradford

57 Bands set for Yorkshire

January 11, 2008
There will be a very healthy turnout of bands this year at Bradford as 57 bands enter Yorkshire Regional Championship.


Tameside

Cash boost for bands

January 11, 2008
Tameside Council has awarded three local bands some much needed cash.


Orchard Brass

Pick of the bunch

January 11, 2008
The Orchard of England Brass Quintet recently delighted local audiences — not surprising given their line up of players...


Advert: Rayburn Tours

January 10, 2008
Get registered and get a copy of Rayburn's 'Brass Band Tours' to see just how far your band can go in 2008....


SBBA

2008 Besson Scottish Solo & Quartet Championships

January 10, 2008
Details of the 2008 event have been released by the organisers — with just a couple of weeks to go to get your entries in...


YBS

YBS lose soprano

January 10, 2008
Claire Taylor has announced her decision to leave her soprano seat at YBS.


Shirley

Shirley go Green

January 10, 2008
The Shirley Band has opted for a Green direction for the future.


Traders

Traders to support Brass Band Archive

January 10, 2008
The Association of Brass Band Traders is set to support our banding heritage at Butlins.


Mark Kitzpatrick and Laura Keegan

Fitzy ties the knot

January 10, 2008
One of Melbourne's finest and best known brass musicians, Mark Fitzpatrick,and his long time partner, Laura Keegan, have finally tied the knot.


Death of James Abbott MBE

January 09, 2008
The death of James Abbott MBE has been announced.


Kirk

Kirky's sure fire bets!

January 09, 2008
Kirkintilloch are set to raise funds for their European Championship appearance in Norway by taking a trip to the bookies!


McFadyen

McFadyen hits the web

January 09, 2008
James MacFadyen is the latest composer for brass to launch on the internet with a new website.


NABBC

NABBC South West workshop

January 09, 2008
The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors is the latest to hold a workshop on the Area test pieces. Get along then and find out more...


pOLYsTEEL

PolySteel set up new youth band

January 09, 2008
West of England Champion looks to the future by setting up its own youth band.


QLD Band Association

2008 Oz Entries

January 09, 2008
50 Brass Bands and over 350 soloists have entered in this years Australian Championships, being held in Brisbane over the Easter Weekend.


Leyland

Leyland confirm Gray departure

January 08, 2008
Leyland confirm that they have parted company with Russell Gray and are to team up with Howard Evans at RNCM Festival of Brass.


Downie

Three Part Invention announcement

January 08, 2008
Publishers make announcement over Kenneth Downie's Regional 2nd Section test piece.


Fodens

Head North no more...

January 08, 2008
Fodens Richardson say goodbye to a loyal (and high mileage) cornet player...


PLC

PLC on the web

January 08, 2008
One of the most in demand composers for brass has now put himself on the internet.


Knottingley hit the air waves!

January 08, 2008
The Knottingley Band has been hitting the airwaves of late...


Greater Gwent Youth Band Festival

January 08, 2008
Details have been released of the forthcoming Festival to be held in Crosskeys, South Wales.


Kingdom

The Kingdom of Brackpool

January 08, 2008
Kingdom Brass announce the signing of Marion Brackpool on solo trombone.


Gray

No more Gray days at Leyland

January 08, 2008
It appears that the partnership between Russell Gray and Leyland has come to an end.




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


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