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Cory Band on stage

World Rankings: November Update

November 28, 2015
Cory cements its position at the number one band in the world following its victory at Brass in Concert a few weeks ago.


Cory Band celebrating their Nationals success

World Rankings: October Update 2

October 20, 2015
London victory secures top spot for Cory for the ninth consective year.


Grimethorpe celebrate their British Open win

World Rankings: October Update

October 05, 2015
Grimethorpe claims top 3 spot for the first time in six years following British Open success.


Symphony Hall, Birmingham

World Rankings: September Update

September 05, 2015
A chance to familiarise yourself with the latest rankings prior to today's British Open.


Black Dyke celebrating their win

World Rankings: May Update

May 14, 2015
Black Dyke close the gap at the top whilst Brass Band Willebroek force their way back in to the top ten.


Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

World Rankings: April Update

April 03, 2015
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery moves back into the top ten following its victory at Bradford.


Samuel Miller

Yeovil top world rankings

January 09, 2015
Yeovil Band can claim to lead the brass banding world in the altitude banner rankings...


Black Dyke Band

World Rankings: End of year update

January 04, 2015
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


Grimethorpe Celebrating their BiC win

World Rankings: December update

December 01, 2014
Grimethorpe make significant strides following their Brass in Concert Championship win.


Black Dyke

World Rankings: October update

October 25, 2014
Black Dyke’s victory in London closes the gap at the top of the rankings.


Flowers

World Rankings: September update

September 28, 2014
Latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship and last weekend's lower section Nationals Finals.


Tredegar Band

World Rankings: August update

August 25, 2014
Latest rankings update before contesting returns in a fortnight’s time with the British Open in Birmingham. Can top Welsh band Tredegar repeat last year's successful mission.


Burgermusik Luzern

World Rankings: May Update

May 09, 2014
Lots of changes at the top of the rankings as Burgermusik Luzern and Eikanger-Bjørsvik push their way into the top 10.


Fairey Band

World Rankings: March Update

March 29, 2014
Fairey’s recent Regional victory moves the North West band up to seventh in the latest release of the rankings.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings: February update

February 22, 2014
Eikanger-Bjørsvik regain a top ten spot after their recent victory at the recent Norwegian Nationals.


Cory Band

World Rankings: End of year update

December 25, 2013
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


Cory Band

World Rankings: December update

November 30, 2013
Welsh bands Cory and Tredegar pull further ahead at the top of the rankings.


Cory Band

World Rankings: October update

October 17, 2013
Further Welsh contest successes secure top rankings spots.


Tredegar

World Rankings: September update

September 23, 2013
Tredegar surge up the rankings following British Open win.


World Champions Manger Musikklag celebrate

World Rankings: July update

July 11, 2013
World Champions Manger Musikklag re-enter the top ten with Kerkrade win.


Cory Band on stage at the 2013 European Championships

World Rankings: May update

May 28, 2013
Cory's victory in Oslo secures top spot in the latest rankings.


Tongynlais

World Rankings: March update

April 01, 2013
The latest rankings update sees Welsh band Tongwynlais regain a top 10 spot.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik on stage

World Rankings: Pre-regionals update

March 01, 2013
Eikanger-Bjørsvik re-enters the top 10 with victory at the recent Norwegian Nationals.


Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: End of year update

December 31, 2012
Cory end the contest year at the top of the rankings list.


Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: December Update

December 06, 2012
Brass in Concert win sends Cory back to the top of the world rankings.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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