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Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.

March 30, 2025


Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.

March 30, 2025


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.

March 28, 2025


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.

March 28, 2025


Wales

Brass Bands Wales launch new player initiative this weekend

If you are anywhere near Llandudno on Saturday get along with an instrument and some willing bodies to help Welsh banding.

March 28, 2025


Golborne

Golborne gain heavy metal sponsorship

The Golborne Band has gained sponsorship from specialist scrap metal merchants Tom Martin & Company.

March 28, 2025


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys

The latest banding podcast with a Welsh dimension is now out.

March 28, 2025


wARD

Report & Results: 2025 Dublin Festival of Brass

A Ward double as Five Lakes Silver and Motor City Brass head the honours in a three state battle for the titles.

March 28, 2025


Death

Death of Marilyn Kinch

The death has been announced of the much loved player Marilyn Kinch

March 28, 2025


Kentucky

Cory sever ties with baritone player

Joel Collier's membership of Cory Band has been terminated with immediate effect.

March 27, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: God so Loved the World (Stainer arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)

An enduring work wonderfully arranged should make a perfect addition to any band programme.

March 26, 2025


RNCM

Foden's double RNCM repeat

The performance of Foden's Band at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on repeat on both Wobplay.com and the BBC.

March 26, 2025


Constest

ConsTest own-choice test-pieces announced

There will be plenty of wide-ranging repertoire performed at the ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.

March 26, 2025


ANZAC

ANZAC sacrifice and community link to be honoured

The connection between Weymouth and First World War troops to be commemorated with ANZAC Brass visit.

March 26, 2025


Matt Rowe

Rowe takes the permanent helm at Ebbw Valley

The successful partnership between Matt Rowe and Ebbw Valley Brass has now been made permanent.

March 26, 2025


NASUWT

More than Thompson twin victories

The Thompson family enjoyed a regional contest series to remember this year.

March 26, 2025


Edward Gregson

Gregson focus at Elgar Festival

The Elgar International Festival of Brass will feature works by Edward Gregson in celebration of his 80th birthday.

March 26, 2025


Flowers

Flowers welcome cornet duo

The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.

March 26, 2025


4BR

4BR Editor in need of youthful help...

If you would like to join the 4BR Editor Iwan Fox to help cover the National Youth Championships in Hull — then get in touch.

March 25, 2025


Grenedier Guards

Zorro to leave his mark at Regent Hall

The new wind band version of 'Capistrano Overture' is to be given its world premiere by The Band of the Grenadier Guards, as Cpt Andrew Porter and Steven Mead lead the musical celebrations of Peter Graham's music.

March 25, 2025


Porf Childs

Childs extends Area lead with latest trio

Prof Nicholas Childs continues to add to the record books by leading NASUWT Riverside to the North of England Regional Championships title in Durham.

March 25, 2025


National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.

March 24, 2025


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.

March 22, 2025


bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.

March 22, 2025


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...

March 22, 2025




Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

March 30 • Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.


Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 30 • Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

March 28 • There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

March 28 • A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.


The Hepworth Band - A Mother's Day Gala Concert with HD9 Youth Brass

Sunday 30 March • The Civic, Holmfirth HD9 3AS


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Bedford Town Band

March 30 • BBb bass position available at Bedford Town Band (First section). If you are interested in becoming part of our friendly band, we would love to hear from you. Planned contests this year include Wychavon .


Bedford Town Band

March 30 • Principal trombone player position available at Bedford Town Band (First section). If you are interested in becoming part of our friendly band, we would love to hear from you. Planned contests this year include Wychavon .


Shirley Band

March 29 • The Shirley Band (First Section) has a vacancy for a Percussionist, principally for mallet/timpani, with opportunity to cover kit if desired. If you are interested in becoming part of our friendly band, we would love to hear from you.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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