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Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.


FTBBSS

Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School

February 12, 2025
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.


BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.


Farr

Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales

February 12, 2025
Besson horn star Owen Farr has recorded a new transcription of Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons' to showcase at home and abroad in the coming months.


Fiton

Filton launch player runway

February 12, 2025
Filton Concert Brass reach out into their local area to attract players wishing to be a playing part of the organisation.


Perth

52 bands to take to the stage in Perth for Scottish Championships

February 11, 2025
There is a strong line-up of bands competing to became Scottish Champions in Perth next month as well as book their places in London, Cheltenham and Linz.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (arr. Gavin Lamplough)

February 11, 2025
A wonderful trombone or tenor horn solo to add to any concert programme.


Flowers

National Champion to lead Area preview collection

February 11, 2025
Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 11, 2025
Join Martin Upfold each week for an hour of great brass band music making — and you can play it on catch up too.


Skunkworks

Skunkworks success on Summer Camp

February 11, 2025
Over 140 worldwide musicians enjoyed a week of great music making and fun in Victoria.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass: Percussion

February 11, 2025
Steve Jones of Cory Band is the guest for this episode to talk all things percussion.


Unibrass

BBE headlines UniBrass Championships

February 10, 2025
Brass Bands England has been announced as the headline support sponsor of the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff this weekend.


Dobcross

Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)

February 10, 2025
Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.


Ryan Watkins

Haverhill benefits from Watkins workshop

February 10, 2025
The Hepworth MD, Ryan Watkins enjoyed his recent trip to work with the Haverhill Band.


German Open

German Open open for entries

February 10, 2025
Domestic and international bands can enter the popular German Open Championships in Warstein-Belecke later this year.


Brasettes

Jarvis and Coupland latest Brassettes guests

February 10, 2025
The latest Brassettes podcasts can now be enjoyed with Jo Behan talking to Carol Jarvis and Jennifer Coupland.


City of Bristol

Relaunch sees City of Bristol reach out to the community

February 10, 2025
The newly relaunched City of Bristol Community Band is offering a great musical experience for payers of all ages and abilities.




Howell

Death of Adrienne Howell BEM

January 16 • 4BR has been informed of the death of Adrienne Howell BEM, the remarkable joint founder of Mere Manor Brass.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 23

January 16 • The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for a clean and busy new year.


Tommy Tynan

4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan

January 15 • We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.


RAF

RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide

January 15 • The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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