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wARDLE

Report & Result: 2018 Hardraw Scar Festival

September 11, 2018
Not even the inclement weather can put off Wardle Anderson Brass and Leyburn heading the open air honours at the famous contest in the Yorkshire Dales.


brindle

Report & Result: 2018 Doctor Martin Wainstones Cup

September 10, 2018
Rainford feel brilliant after their visit to the Doctor in Yarm as they claim the silverware and the hefty prize package under Gareth Brindle's direction.


Philip Harper Shield

Report & Result: 2018 British Open

September 08, 2018
A scintillating contest was won in memorable fashion by a remarkable band at Symphony Hall — as Cory under Philip Harper claimed their seventh British Open title.


Weston

Report & Result: 2018 Exmouth Brass Band Festival

September 03, 2018
Weston Brass claim Exmouth entertainment title with a great team effort victory.


Eistedffod

Report and Results: 2018 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 07, 2018
Tylorstown head the national prize winners in Cardiff as they lift the National Eisteddfod crown, with section wins for Newport Borough, Taff Vale and Upper Rhondda.


nEW zEALAND

Report & Results: 2018 New Zealand National Championships

July 15, 2018
Wellington makes it an Australasian 'double' as they add New Zealand title to their 2018 honours under Nigel Seaman — whilst there are Grade victories for Brass Whanganui, Howick Brass, Roxburgh Pioneer Energy Brass and Nelson City Brass Academy.


Mason

Report & Result: 2018 New Zealand Champion of Champions

July 13, 2018
The talented Jamie Rolfe of Brisbane Excelsior Band becomes the first soprano player since 1992 to win the prestigious solo title.


Foresters

Report & Result: 2018 Shirebrook Open Entertainment Contest

July 09, 2018
The polish of Foresters Brass claims the top prize at the popular Shirebrook Entertainment contest.


Trophies

Report & Results: 2018 Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet

July 08, 2018
There was plenty of fine music making on show at Elland's annual event — led by some talented youngsters.


eCCLES

Report & Results: 2018 Denby Pottery Entertainment

July 07, 2018
Eccles Borough top the entertainment to takes away the winner's pot at the Denby Pottery Village entertainment contest, with section wins for Dronfield Genquip and Brassington, Middleton & Wirksworth.


England

BBE publish consultation results on National Youth Championships

July 04, 2018
BBE state that they have received "very strong support" from respondents over far reaching changes — although the exact number of people taking part in the process has not yet been revealed.


Easington

Report & Results: 2018 DCBBA Picnic in the Park

July 03, 2018
Easington Colliery are the musical pick in Durham as Spennymoor and Houghton Youth take section honours on a great day of music making.


bRIGHOSUE mARCH

Report & Result: 2018 Brighouse Festival of Brass March & Hymn Tune

July 03, 2018
Milnrow retains the popular march and hymn tune title in the heart of Brighouse


oDDY

Report & Results: 2018 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival

July 02, 2018
There was plenty of great playing to enjoy at Bablake School — led by a real rising star


Hammonds

Report & Result: 2018 Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune

June 22, 2018
Hammonds make Knight work of defending their Hebden Bridge title under MD Morgan Griffiths.


iMPS

Report & Result: 2018 Morley March & Hymn Tune

June 20, 2018
Yorkshire Imps prove to be march wizards amid the contest traffic as they claim the honours, the money and the silverware at the popular Morley contest.


Easington

Report & Results: 2018 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune

June 19, 2018
There was a great deal of quality traditional march and hymn tune playing on show at the popular Beamish Museum in County Durham.


cUPS

Report & Results: 2018 Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble

June 19, 2018
There were some stunning performances to enjoy at the Hade Edge bandroom on the weekend.


Fesival

Report & Results: 2018 West of England Bandsmans Contest

June 17, 2018
The Bugle call of victory is sounded for a 31st time for St Dennis as they take the honours at Molinnis Park, as Bodmin, Camborne Junior, Bugle, Okehampton, St Austell Youth and Soundhouse Brass Juniors claim section awards.


Newtown

Report & Result: 2018 Newtown March & Open Air contest

June 13, 2018
Although numbers were down this year the quality was certainly up as Porthaethwy Menai Bridge claimed the honours in mid Wales.


Kingdom Brass

Report & Result: 2018 Northern Counties BBA Open

June 11, 2018
Kingdom Brass retains the entertainment title in Perth on a great day of music making.


Schoonhoven

Report & Result: 2018 Dutch Open

June 10, 2018
Brass Band Schoonhoven put in a sunburst performance to claim the Dutch Open title in Drachten.


Ripon

Report & Result: 2018 Ripon Cathedral Entertainment

June 05, 2018
The Leyburn Band claims the entertainment glory at Ripon Cathedral


Carlton Main

Report & Result: 2018 French Open

June 04, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley claims the French Open title in Amboise with section awards going to Brass Band Panta Rhei, Brass Band de la Gorgue, Regent Community Brass and Brass Band du CRR de Tours.


Lynbgy

Report & Result: 2018 Aalborg Festival

June 02, 2018
Lyngby-Taarbaek Band retain their entertainment title as they look towards future National success, whilst there are section awards for Oster Brass, Aalborg Postorkester and Brovst Pigegarde.




No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24 • A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23 • The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Meadeuphs

Euph and baritone prelude to RNCM Festival

January 22 • The RNCM Euphonium & Baritone Ensemble will provide the musical aperitif for the weekend of concert performances and discussions in Manchester.


Regent Hall Concerts - The January Band

Friday 23 January • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band are recruiting a Musical Director. We seek a leader with brass band experience who can motivate and develop players. A charismatic individual who can shape and deliver concert programmes to be enjoyed by both players and audience.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band invites applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band rehearse every Thursday evening from 1930 - 2130 . The Musical Director will take a leadership role working with the senior band and will liaise with the training ban


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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