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Eikanger

Viggo Bjørge steps down from Eikanger role

March 09, 2022
One of the most respected and influential administrators in Norwegian banding has stepped own from his role with Eikanger Bjorsvik Band


Eikanger

Interview with Viggo Bjorge

January 16, 2022
We speak with one of Norway's leading banding administrators to find out more about the decision to cancel the 2022 Norwegian National Championships.


Eimaher

The Vikings have been coming again and again over the years

October 15, 2021
The Wobplay recording platform now has a fantastic selection box of great Eikanger Bjorsvik CD recordings for you to enjoy.


Eikanger Talents

Eikanger invests in youth development

September 06, 2021
The leading Norwegian band continues to plan for the future with the active involvement of the next generation of talented young players.


Eikanger

New and old returns at Eikanger

June 19, 2021
There has been plenty of activity in the playing ranks at Eikanger Bjorsvik as they prepare for a return to competitive action.


Frode

4BR Tuesday Interview with Frode Rydland

April 27, 2021
4BR talks brass banding and soprano playing with one of the most successful players in Norwegian banding history after he has just celebrated a landmark birthday.


Eimaher

4BR Monday Interview with Viggo Bjorge

March 15, 2021
The highly respected Eikanger Bjorsvik Band Manager talks about youth, business and political influence in Norway...


eIKANGER

Thanks a million...

February 19, 2021
Eikanger Bjorsvik's future plans are given a 1 million Krone boost for a third consecutive year from businessman and philanthropist Trond Mohn.


eIKANGER

New era opens at Eikanger

February 15, 2021
The leading Norwegian band plans for a secure future with new leadership and investment in youth.


Eikanger

Eikanger centre future plans on education

November 24, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik looks to the future with ambitious education plans for their rehearsal base.


Eikanger

Youngsters enjoy musical development with Eikanger star

October 08, 2020
11 young players have enjoyed a rehearsal seminar led by Eikanger's solo euphonium star Lars Otto Lunde Torsvik.


Bergby

Bergby to lead Heaton pilgrims in live-streamed concert

September 25, 2020
Ingar Bergby will direct the world premiere of a new suite of Wilfred Heaton music in a free live-streamed concert given by Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag Band this Sunday.


Haeton

Heaton music to be showcased in Bergen

September 02, 2020
A brace of concerts by Eikanger- Bjørsvik Musikklag and Bjørsvik Brass will showcase the music of Wilfred Heaton later this month.


Eiamger

Worldwide praise for joint Eikanger/Manger concert

August 31, 2020
Norwegian bands gain plaudits and encouragement from across the globe for their live post COVID-19 broadcast concert from Bergen.


Eimaher

Eikanger and Manger in concert tonight

August 29, 2020
There is a free on-line concert to enjoy this evening from Bergen — thanks to Eikanger-Bjorsvik and Manger Musikklag Bands. So make sure you tune in for some great brass band music making.


Smiles

Eikanger starts gradual return to rehearsal activity

May 14, 2020
The relaxation of Covid-19 regulations in Norway enables Eikanger-Bjørsvik to take careful steps to return to a calibrated rehearsal regime.


Eikanger

Test your Nordic musical knowledge to win some great Eikanger prizes

April 07, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik have launched their own Easter Quiz — so why not give a go and see if you can win some great band merchandise.


Henning

New top man at Eikanger

March 31, 2020
Henning Anundsen returns to the principal cornet seat at Eikanger as Stanley Westh prepares to return to Denmark.


Ekanger

Eikanger commits support to professional conductors and instructors

March 22, 2020
Eikanger Bjorsvik Band will continue to support its financial obligations to conductors and instructors despite COVID-19 shutdown.


Eikanger

Eikanger invests in the next generation of Talent

December 02, 2019
The Norwegian National champion has been inspiring the next generation of talented players in their region


eiknager

Eikanger set for Vortex in Bergen

September 24, 2019
The Norwegian champion will showcase major works at the influential BrassWind Festival in Bergen this weekend — including Robert Simpson's rarely heard final work for the brass band medium.


Eiaknger

Cultural cash boost for Eikanger

July 13, 2019
Norwegian National Champion gains a substantial philanthropic cash boost plus a government top up to help them with their future cultural initiatives and development.


Eikanger

French and Austrian links bring Eikanger season to fantastico close

July 09, 2019
The Norwegian champion links up with French conductor Florent Didier and takes its Nordic entertainment to Innsbruck to round off their season...


Eikanger

Eikanger go back to school to inspire next generation

May 30, 2019
The Norwegian champions have linked up with 10 school bands and lots of young players as part of their annual youth development schemes.


Eikanger

Eikanger on the slide to inspire next generation

May 08, 2019
Norwegian champions keep investing in youth development — with 21 lucky young trombonists benefiting from expert help.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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