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hAMLYN

Hamlyn Foundation to provide endowment to support Liverpool youth

December 05, 2024
A multi million pound endowment will enable the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to carry on its work inspiring young musicians in its region.


Eistdeffod

Composers offered pathway to Eisteddfod prize

December 05, 2024
There is an opportunity for composers to write for chamber ensemble as part of a new pathway in Wales.


Cory

Soprano change at Cory

December 05, 2024
After playing with the Welsh band at the National Final and Brass in Concert, Martin Britt takes on the soprano role with Cory.


Purcell School

Purcell School to host Taster Day

December 05, 2024
The Purcell School will host a Woodwind, Brass & Percussion 'Taster Day' in January.


Lanner and District

New principal lead at Lanner

December 05, 2024
Elliott Smith takes on the principal cornet role at Lanner & District Band as new MD makes signings


Friary

Friary ensures audience enjoys musical brew

December 05, 2024
Friary Brass reconnected with its brewery origins to provide some early seasonal entertainment in Surrey.


Harper

Harper passion ignites Italian progress

December 04, 2024
Philip Harper's recent trip to Rome adds to the musical experience and development of the Italian Brass Band.


Slide Action

Slide Action claims BBC Music Magazine accolade

December 04, 2024
The debut CD release from the Slide Action trombone quartet is the December Recording of the Month in the BBC Music Magazine.


Brighouse

Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse

December 04, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.


Todmorden

New year progress to be finally made on Todmorden Bandstand

December 04, 2024
The Grade 2 listed structure could finally be revitalised after local council gains ownership


BBE

BBE closed for festive period

December 04, 2024
The offices of Brass Bands England will be closed from 20th December — opening on 6th January.


Bon Accord

Bon Accord to honour inspirational founder

December 04, 2024
The Bon Accord Band will unveil a plaque to honour their founder conductor Stewart Watson MBE in Aberdeen.


Mllenium

Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff

December 04, 2024
The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.


Smith

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

December 04, 2024
The podcast pairing discuss the 'Golden Rules' of banding


UniBrass

Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships

December 02, 2024
Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.


Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).


Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

December 02, 2024
Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29, 2024
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28, 2024
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Keli

Whitburn to return to Keli stage

November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.


Music

Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland

November 28, 2024
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.


Perth

Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships

November 28, 2024
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.


ELLAND

New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland

November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.




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


James Chamberlain

BMus (Hons) PGCE
Conductor, Teacher


               

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