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RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay
The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.
February 15, 2025
Death of Angela Westacott
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.
February 15, 2025
Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music
February 15, 2025
Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.
February 15, 2025
Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.
February 15, 2025
54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.
February 15, 2025
Neish enjoys Argentine connection
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.
February 14, 2025
UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.
February 14, 2025
BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.
February 14, 2025
Rotary recital for young baritone star
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.
February 14, 2025
Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.
February 14, 2025
Welsh Open entertainment draw
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.
February 13, 2025
Death of Denis Wick
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.
February 13, 2025
4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
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.
February 12, 2025
Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day
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.
February 12, 2025
Judges announced for Youth Championships
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.
February 12, 2025
Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.
February 12, 2025
New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.
February 12, 2025
Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.
February 12, 2025
New players boost BD1 Area preparations
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire
February 12, 2025
Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders
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.
February 12, 2025
Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.
February 12, 2025
Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales
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.
February 12, 2025
Filton launch player runway
Filton Concert Brass reach out into their local area to attract players wishing to be a playing part of the organisation.
February 12, 2025
52 bands to take to the stage in Perth for Scottish Championships
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.
February 11, 2025
