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Whitburn

Whitburn to showcase Dynasty challenge

August 31, 2019
The Scottish Open champion will be showcasing their British Open preparations ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge.


Whitburn

Whitburn part of 5 star review at Edinburgh Festival

August 20, 2019
The Scottish Open champion joins artistic forces for critically acclaimed concert performance as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.


Whitburn

Whitburn take Hills and Vales to Edinburgh stage

June 02, 2019
The Scottish Open champion will make a second appearance at the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival.


Katrina

Marzella enjoys spotlight return to Scotland

May 24, 2019
Katrina Marzella made a great musical return to Scotland recently — with teaching and spotlight solos for everyone to enjoy.


wHITBURN

Whitburn appoint Allen to conducting role

May 23, 2019
The experienced Bryan Allen has become the new Associate Conductor of Whitburn Band.


Poppies

Whitburn search for hero link

May 23, 2019
The Scottish Open champion is looking to find out more information about a bandsman killed in the First World War.


Whitburn

Whitburn tributes to young stalwarts

May 17, 2019
The Whitburn Band has paid tribute to two integral parts of their recent success as Scottish Open champion looks forward to majors.


Whitburn

Whitburn sign up Marshall and Marzella for workshop day

May 04, 2019
Black Dyke stars to head to Scotland next month to lead a free workshop with Scottish Open champion.


Perh

Whitburn to lead the rehearsal way to Perth

February 19, 2019
Scottish Champion Whitburn will be joined by Newland Concert Brass, Whitburn Heartlands, Selkirk Silver and Unison Kinneil for a special pre-Perth test piece menu.


Leadhills

Whitburn to help Leadhills Blaze Away

February 02, 2019
The Scottish Champion will be linking up with the Leadhills Silver Band to keep inspiring their desire to be part of the Scottish banding movement.


Farren

Farren to take top job at Whitburn

January 11, 2019
The respected bass trombone player Charlie Farren has become the new Chairman at Scottish Champion Whitburn.


Bradley

Bradley heads Whitburn award winners

January 07, 2019
It wasn't just the Golden Globes that were up for grabs as the annual awards season gets under way , as Chris Bradley leads the winners at Whitburn's celebratory night.


eUROPEAN

European Brexit for Scotland in 2019?

December 01, 2018
It appears that Scotland may not have any senior representation at the European Championships in Montreux in 2019 as champion band Whitburn reportedly declines invitation to compete.


Leigh Baker

Baker enjoys the miles of musical travels

November 16, 2018
Conductor Leigh Baker has been busy globetrotting of late — from Singapore to Whitburn with a final stop off at Sage Gateshead this weekend...


Whitburn

Whitburn open doors with their Handel preparations

October 02, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its National Final work on 'Handel in the Band' before they head south...


WHitburn

Whitburn stalwart honoured by 70 year surprise

September 12, 2018
A legend of Whitburn Band has been honoured for his 70 years of service to Scottish champion.


WHitburn

Whitburn to showcase Open preparation

August 24, 2018
The Scottish Champion will hold a special British Open rehearsal ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge.


Euros

Scottish Champion outrage at Edinburgh Festival

August 01, 2018
Whitburn will warm up for the British Open with another high profile appearance — this time at the famous Edinburgh Festival playing some outrageous music by Marco Putz.


Whitburn

Whitburn ready to show their outrage!

April 26, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its European Championship preparation before they head out to Utrecht


Whitburn

Scottish preview at Whitburn

February 28, 2018
If you want a sneak preview of the works in the Fourth, Third, First and Championship Section ahead of the scottish Championship then head to Whitburn on March 9th.


Whitburn

Whitburn looks to connect with new Celtic fans

January 30, 2018
The Scottish champion will be taking to the stage alongside renowned folk artists at the high profile Celtic Connections music festival next month.


Whitburn

More Whitburn awards as Scots look back on memorable 2017

January 07, 2018
Scottish champion Whitburn has been looking back on a momentous year at their recent annual awards evening.


Perth concert hall

Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Open

November 25, 2017
Whitburn returns to their West Lothian Metropolis after rounding off a memorable year with a successful defence of their Scottish Open title in Perth


Whitburn

Whitburn fruits on local show

November 17, 2017
The contest trophies won by Whitburn over the past year have been on public display for their local community to enjoy.


Michael Fowles

Whitburn ready for Gallery opening

October 06, 2017
The Scottish Champion will preview its Gallery of Howard Snell portrait choices ahead of its London appearance.




Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


thecooperationband

Ramsay takes principal cooperation role

January 4 • Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

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


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • Championship CORNET players - we are looking for a strong front row player to complete our section. We have a great year ahead including contests, hymn and march contests, concerts and Durham Miners alongside a good social vibe.


East London Brass

January 3 • PERCUSSIONIST - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a percussionist to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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