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Composer Liz Lane

Lane explores intoxicating dance spirit with latest premiere

October 15, 2016
Brass band, Bhangra and classical music instrumentation has been brought together by composer Liz Lane to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of Arts Council England.


lIZ lANE

Silver Rose set to bloom again in Bristol

April 12, 2016
The critically acclaimed 'Silver Rose' work will be be performed under very special circumstances this weeken in Bristol.


Silver Rose

New performance for Silver Rose

February 12, 2016
The critically acclaimed 'Silver Rose' production will be given another high profile performance in Bristol this year.


Liz Lane

Silver Rose to bloom in Aldeburgh

September 16, 2015
Lydbrook Band to perform Liz Lane's acclaimed 'Silver Rose' composition at the prestigious High Tide Festival in Aldeburgh this weekend.


Liz Lane

Lydbrook Freedom grant boosts Proms music making

June 17, 2015
Grant help from Arts Council England helps Lydbrook commission composer Liz Lane for Great British Event.


Robert Hardy

Major new work set for Bristol premiere

October 19, 2014
A major new work inspired by First World War poetry read by actor Robert Hardy is set for a world premiere in Bristol.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook help launch Christmas lottery

December 18, 2013
The Lydbrook Band will be hoping that it helps create lots of festive millionaires this Christmas through the new National Lottery television advert.


Lydbrook logo

Lydbrook call for 90th celebrations

August 07, 2013
The Lydbrook Band is looking to meet up with plenty of former players to help celebrate their 90th birthday.


Lydbrook Band

Lydbrook set for Diamond Jubilee baton

June 01, 2012
The Lydbrook Band will be passing the baton with the help of a new work form the pen of composer Liz Lane.


Lydbrook

Jubilee boost for Lydbrook

March 29, 2012
The Lydbrook Band will be helping Her Majesty celebrate her jubilee in diamond fashion after securing grant.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook open the Devil's doors

March 02, 2012
Something dark and devilish will be opened to the public in the Forest of Dean...


Howelss

Howells to be commemorated by Pageantry

October 06, 2011
Herbert Howells' masterpiece, 'Pageantry' is set to play a major role in commemorating the great composer.


Lydbrook

Biker gang in Lydbrook

August 04, 2011
The Lydbrook Band will be getting their biker to entertain the crowds on the weekend.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook help Lithuanian banding roots

March 30, 2011
The fruits of a growing Lithuanian banding movement were sown through tragedy five years ago.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook set for twin tests

January 25, 2011
The Lydbrook Band is preparing for the forthcoming contest season with new recruits in the ranks.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook keep tradition alive — despite the cold!

January 05, 2011
An 87 year old tradition was kept alive by Lydbrook Band this Christmas — despite the freezing cold!


Holmes

Feast time for Lydbrook and Bristol

April 22, 2010
Lydbrook and City of Bristol team up for a tasty bit of Feasting in Bristol this weekend under the baton of Ian Holmes.


Lydbrook

Primary Care for Lydbrook

July 16, 2009
Lydbrook Band get set to help local primary school with celebrations.


Lydbrook

Lydbrook take a few bars rest

August 08, 2008
The Lydbrook Band are making the most of a very quick breather before they put their musical noses to the grindstone once again...




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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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