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Simon Johnson

Johnson takes principal lead at LSO

September 05, 2025
Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.


Bon Accord Youth

Youthful future assured at Bon Accord

September 05, 2025
Fantastic outreach work sees a new youth band set up by Bon Accord Silver Band.


Birmingham Citadel Band

Citadel welcome to the British Open

September 05, 2025
The Birmingham Citadel Band will offer a warm musical welcome to the 171st British Open Championship on Saturday.


Kirkintilloch Band

Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends

September 05, 2025
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.


Seth Hamill

Deep Harmony electronic spark from Hamill

September 05, 2025
A new album that combines bass trombone solos with synthesised and electronic music samples has just been released by soloist Seth Hamill.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke withdraws from Cheltenham

September 05, 2025
A shortage of players forces the Midlands First Section Area champion to withdraw from the National Final at Cheltenham next weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

September 05, 2025
More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge as well as details of the Cheltenham National Finals.


British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 04, 2025
You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 02, 2025
Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 02, 2025
The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 02, 2025
Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 02, 2025
The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Oldroyd

Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist

September 02, 2025
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.


Star Crossed Lovers

Looking for an Open preview?

September 02, 2025
Nearly all the bands will give you the opportunity to hear 'Star Crossed Lovers' before Saturday — so go along and find out more about Stephen Roberts' take on Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet'


work

Job opportunities at Brass Bands England

September 02, 2025
Two new job opportunities have come up at Brass Bands England.


Brighouse

Brighouse trio to take final bow at Open

September 02, 2025
The acclaimed Brighouse & Rastrick trombone section will make one final contest appearance together at the British Open in Birmingham on the weekend.


Fodens Youth

New term for new intake at Foden's Youth

September 02, 2025
The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.


Copyright

New copyright resource launched by BBE

September 02, 2025
Brass Bands England has produced a guide to help bands find clarity about the complexities of copyright law.


Boarshurst

Boarshurst's Prophet making comes to an end

September 02, 2025
The musical partnership between Senior Trophy winner and Jamie Prophet has come to an end.


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 6

September 01, 2025
The latest episode of the podcast that gives a unique view on the banding movement is now out.


Alan Catherall

Catherall arrangement treasure trove opened

September 01, 2025
The fantastic arrangements of Alan Catherall will now be available to bands thanks to a partnership link with EverReady Band and EpicZebra.


swbba

Entry boost for SWBBA Contest

September 01, 2025
There will be 42 performances to enjoy at the 77th SWBBA Championships in Torquay in November.


Kinnel

Report & Result: 2025 West of Scotland Entertainment Contest

September 01, 2025
Singing in the rain for celebrating Unite Scotland Kinneil as they claim the entertainment honours in Troon.


Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30, 2025
The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30, 2025
For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.




Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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