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Easington

Easington look to claim a double number 1

Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.

February 21, 2025


UPROAR

Roche part of Welsh UPROAR

Composer David John Roche will be bringing his latest composition to smaller venues around ales as part of an UPROAR performance.

February 21, 2025


Test pieces

Set work delight for Euro publishers

The four new works featured at the Europeans in Stavanger will be available to study and then perform across the world.

February 21, 2025


ConsTest

ConsTest draw announced

You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.

February 21, 2025


Brian Buckley

Funeral of C Brian Buckley

The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.

February 21, 2025


McGee

A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success

A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.

February 20, 2025


Grimethorpe

New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge

Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.

February 20, 2025


Doodles

Area challenges a Doodle

Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.

February 20, 2025


Coalburn

Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress

From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.

February 20, 2025


Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin contest open for entries

There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.

February 20, 2025


SWBBA

Workshop success in South West

Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.

February 20, 2025


Chiswick

Chiswick spotlight on brass

There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.

February 20, 2025


Milton Keynes

Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season

Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.

February 20, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.

February 20, 2025


Works

Transitions and dualities to test European contenders

EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.

February 19, 2025


Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.

February 19, 2025


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.

February 17, 2025


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.

February 17, 2025


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.

February 17, 2025


uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff

February 16, 2025


Ebbw Valley

Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.

February 16, 2025


RNCM

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


Angela Westcott

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

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


BBNI

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


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Viggo

Leadership connection strengthened between Eikanger and Oster

March 13 • The respected administrator Viggo Bjørge has become the new Chairperson of Oster Brass.


Sproule

Sproule takes new role at Laganvale

March 13 • The experienced Jonathan Sproule has been appointed solo euphonium with Laganvale Metal Technology Band.


Wantage

Wantage history brought to life at local Museum

March 13 • The history and connection of Wantage Silver Band is now on display at its local museum.


Aveley

New award to be presented at London Area

March 13 • A new award in the memory of Derek Morris will be presented to the Best Bass Section in the Fourth Section at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • 2nd Trombone - due to work relocation of previous player. A fun loving band who have many regular jobs throughout the year as well as competing in at least two contests each year.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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