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Hammonds Saltaire

Results: Wilkinson Northern Open

November 15, 2009
Full results from this year's Northern Open, where Hammonds Saltaire take the top honours.


Hammonds

JJ is new PC at HS

April 24, 2009
JJ Lees is the new Principal Cornet at Hammonds Saltaire.


Culross

Culross departs from Hammonds

April 06, 2009
Iain Culross has announced his departure from Hammonds Saltaire Band.


Hammonds

Hammonds excited by Bradford return

January 29, 2009
Hammonds Saltaire look forward to Bradford return — with the help of a bit of 'Quality Plus'.


Hammonds Saltaire logo

Hammonds return

January 26, 2009
4BR has been informed that one of the most iconic names in Yorkshire banding is set to return at Bradford.


YBS Concert

YBS Concert drop out of Regionals

January 22, 2009
YBS Concert Band has taken the decision not to compete at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


YBS

YBS secure Euro sop

January 15, 2009
YBS gain a French connection with the move of Benjamin Richeton to the soprano chair.


ybs

Baldrick departs from YBS

January 15, 2009
Sop star Kevin Donaldson calls time on YBS tenure.


Sage

4BR to tail YBS at BiC

November 13, 2008
Malcolm Wood has been tailing the YBS Band as part of the 4BR coverage of this year's event at Brass in Concert.


YBS

YBS sparkling diamonds

November 13, 2008
The YBS Band has been celebrating the success of three of their brightest diamond players.


YBS

YBS sign trombone star

October 30, 2008
Chris Gommersall is the latest star signing at YBS ahead of their Brass in Concert challenge.


YBS

New arrivals at YBS

October 14, 2008
Two new arrivals and a sense of optimism reported at YBS.


McDonnell

YBS welcome star Kiwi

September 09, 2008
Riki McDonnell makes the long trip to assist YBS at British Open.


YBS Band

Busy young stars at YBS

September 01, 2008
Three young YBS stars make a name for themselves.


YBS

YBS commission for Brass in Concert

July 16, 2008
The YBS Band has set about commissioning a new work from talented composer Ben Tubb to use at Brass in Concert later this year.


YBS

Long day in the tent

May 16, 2008
YBS tuba star Dave Long is to have a day in the box at the Houghton Area Youth Band Solo Contest.


YBS

New composer in residence at YBS

May 13, 2008
YBS announce Ben Tubb as their new composer in residence.


YBS

Baldrick returns to YBS

May 13, 2008
For the third time in his career, Kevin Donaldson will take over the soprano cornet seat at YBS.


Mike Kilroy

Kilroy will be here

April 02, 2008
Mike Kilroy has taken over the position as principal euphonium with YBS.


YBS

Moore the merry at YBS

March 14, 2008
Ex Brighouse & Rastrick flugel David Moore has joined YBS.


YBS Band

Rapp star joins YBS

January 24, 2008
YBS Band welcomes Ben Rapp to its ranks ahead of the Yorkshire Regionals.


Griffiths

Griffiths confirmed at YBS

January 17, 2008
The appointment of Morgan Griffiths as MD at YBS has been confirmed.


YBS

Bates books in at YBS

January 11, 2008
YBS has been busy and has snapped up a top class soprano player in the shape of Gary Bates.


YBS

YBS lose soprano

January 10, 2008
Claire Taylor has announced her decision to leave her soprano seat at YBS.


YBS

Hobbins takes over top chair

January 02, 2008
Alan Hobbins takes over top chair at YBS.




British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • 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 2 • 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 2 • 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 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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