*
banner

Page 9 of 1184

Kevin

Camborne reunite with Mackenzie

September 11, 2026
Kevin Mackenzie returns to Camborne as Musical Director.


St Helens

Young Conductor Pathway launched by St Helens Youth Band

September 11, 2026
A new initiative has been launched to help develop the next generation of young brass band conductors in the North West.


Penclawdd

Welsh banding to pay tribute to Small

September 11, 2026
Penclawdd Brass will host a special memorial cocnert to celebrate the contribution of Tony Small BEM to the musical life of the nation.


Shield

British Open Countdown: T minus 2

September 10, 2026
A win or a top-six at the British Open is what the bands want this weekend — but there are a few different ones in the record books.


rOSEHILL

Meet the maker: Miel Adams to join Rosehill Instruments at British Open

September 10, 2026
The man behind the Adams brand will be on hand to to answer all your questions and tell you all about the Adams rage of instruments at the British Open this weekend.


Aus national

Test pieces confirmed for Australian Nationals

September 10, 2026
A wide variety of compositional inspirations will test the bands in Canberra next March.


Youth Champs

National Youth Championship registration now open

September 10, 2026
It's first come first served to take part in the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain — with registration now open.


Cory Academy

Cory Academy returns to inspire young performers

September 10, 2026
Players aged up to 20 of Grade 5 standard can now join the Cory Academy to benefit from tuition for the band's team of tutors.


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

September 10, 2026
The brass band programme on Australia's ABC Classic network returns with the chance to enjoy highlights of Black Dyke's recent BBC Proms performance.


That's Not banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 26

September 10, 2026
The two Brighouse lads are back with their preview of the British Open.


4BR Podcast

4BR British Open preview podcast

September 09, 2026
Join 4BR to air your views and opinions this evening at 7.00pm ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Sphere success

British Open Countdown: T minus 3

September 09, 2026
The form guide for the bookies on who has previously tasted success on 'Music of the Spheres' doesn't give much away...


York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 08, 2026
Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 08, 2026
Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 08, 2026
Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 08, 2026
Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


yOUTH

Brass Bands England unable to offer BOPA service from 2027

September 08, 2026
The Department for Education confirms BBE's National Body of Personal Approval will end in April 2027.


walkers

Poetry, brass and recovery...

September 08, 2026
A wonderful joint venture of poetry, brass band music and wonderful countryside will help people at stages of different personal recoveries.


Star Trek

Wright & Round: To boldly go...

September 08, 2026
60 years of the iconic Star Trek franchise of television and film series is celebrated this month — so why not add some theme tunes to your concert programme


Mike Kilroy

Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment

September 07, 2026
Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.


Music of the Spheres

Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall

September 07, 2026
The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.


Money

British Open Countdown: T minus 5

September 07, 2026
Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?


Murray Greig

Greig's to deliver in Leicester for free

September 07, 2026
There is a free day of brass for young players to enjoy under the expert tuition of Murray Grieg this weekend — so make sure you sign up to enjoy.


Illevold

Home town honour for Illevold's roots

September 07, 2026
The Norwegian euphonium soloist has been honoured for her musical achievements by her home town.


British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 06, 2026
Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed

October 30 • The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.


A4 Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

October 28 • The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

October 28 • The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.


Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

October 28 • The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd