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Wilfred Heaton

Heaton biography launch at RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 09, 2025
Paul Hindmarsh's much anticipated biography of the enigmatic 'Contest Music' composer is to be launched at the RNCM event later this month.


Woodbridge Band

Gray inspires Woodbridge outlook

January 09, 2025
Russell Gray headed to Suffolk recently to bring his brand of back to basics to inosire the players of wOODBRIDGE eXCELSIOR.


Wantage

New cornet leads at Wantage

January 09, 2025
Russell Jackson take over the principal cornet role with Wantage Silver as Richard Selvidge takes new repiano role and the band welcomes a new student recruit.


Frairy Brass

Friary aid to Macmillan Cancer Care

January 09, 2025
Despite the icy cold the great efforts of Friary Brass players helped raise funds for their chosen charity.


kEVIN jORDAN

Jordan notches up 40 year mark as Fairlop enjoys busy festive period

January 09, 2025
Kevin Jordan reached the 40 year accolade of leading Fairlop Brass in a busy community festive period of concerts and fund raising — from steam trains to golf clubs.


Tom Smith

Smith double leads Brighouse awards

January 09, 2025
Principal cornet Tom Smith claims a double accolade for his playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band as Yorkshire challengers look forward to 2025.


Andrew Wainwright

The Art of Music Branding

January 09, 2025
The talent of graphic designer Andrew Wainwright is adding to the enjoyment of brass band lovers across the globe.


UnIbRASS

Adjudicator quartet announced for UniBrass Championships

January 08, 2025
Mark Wilkinson, Ailsa Russell, Christopher Bond and Emily Evans will mark the student musical assessments in Cardiff next month.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke kick start concert season in Pudsey

January 08, 2025
The Yorkshire Champion will start their 2025 concert schedule with a 'Best of Brass' appearance at Pudsey Civic Hall.


Anna

Trinity partnership comes to an end.

January 08, 2025
The three year musical partnership between Anna Hughes-Williams and Trinity Girls Band has come to an end.


Free masterclass day for youth at Trinity Laban

January 07, 2025
A day aimed at encouraging young brass players to expand their playing experiences is being held in Greenwich later this month — and its free.


Dutch Open

Full line-up for Dutch Open

January 07, 2025
Bands from Belgium, Germany, Wales and Northern Ireland will battle against domestic contenders for the prizes in Groningen in June.


RNCM

RNCM Young Projects looks for youth involvement for festival

January 07, 2025
If you are a young horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone or tuba player, then there is a great opportunity to play your part in the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Training

January discounts from Brass Bands England

January 07, 2025
There are some great training discounts of offer from Brass Bands England.


Key ring

Free key additions to Blossom Hill

January 07, 2025
If you pick up a great New Year's gift form Blossom Hill Cards then you will also get a great free gift to go along with it too.


rooms for groups

New Year connection for rooms4groups

January 07, 2025
The hotel booking specialist is keen to carry on its support for brass banding in the UK — home and abroad.


Laganvale

Death of Martin Wilson

January 07, 2025
The death has been announced of the respected former Ulster Orchestra, Downshire Brass and Laganvale Metal Technology Band.


Ashworth

Ashworth tenure comes to an end at Besses

January 05, 2025
Initial promise of a long term upturn for Besses under the experienced MD comes to an untenable end.


Christmas Quiz

Christmas Quiz winner

January 05, 2025
A young player linked to Tewkesbury Training Band will get a great New Year's present of a Besson Prodige cornet thanks to the knowledge and research of our quiz winner


Uppermill

Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill

January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.


Brassettes

Brassettes podcast launched

January 05, 2025
A new podcast series focusing on supporting and celebrating female brass musicians has just been launched.


Raft of Medusa

Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)

January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.


British Open Championships

British Open confirms player rule amendment

January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.


the cooperation band

the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades

January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.


EIBBWS

Winter success for Elgar Summer School

January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.




podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23 • The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Wantage

Report & Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23 • Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23 • Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23 • The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


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

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


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


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


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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