Black Dyke to showcase Lone Wolf

September 28 • Black Dyke will be giving their supporters a taste of The Journey of the Lone Wolf ahead of their Albert Hall assault.

Bands join forces for charity fund boost

September 28 • The joint forces of Stour Concert Brass and Avonbank recently came together to provide support for the Tracey Sollis Trust.

Reins handed over at Coleshill

September 28 • The conducting reins at Coleshill Band have been handed over with a bit of vocal help and plenty of patriotic pride.

Radio: Listen to the Band

September 28 • More more brass band music and chat with Frank Renton at the BBC.

Community links boost Bolsover Appeal

September 28 • A trio of community based Fringe Events will further boost the appeal of the forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass — so why not go along and have fun, food, drink and bands!

Report & Results: 2016 scaba Autumn Contest

September 27 • Wantage Silver send out a cry of Lone Wolf intent as they lead the prize winners at Crawley.

Swiss National sets new record in Battle for titles

September 27 • 66 bands will compete at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux next month — a new record.

Humanitarian help from banding Dental Surgeon

September 27 • Dental surgeon Donna Jackson has been working in Greece to help with humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing terror.

Concert: British Open Sunday Gala Concert

September 27 • Foden's, Cory and Black Dyke Bands. Conductors: Bram Tovey, Philip Harper, Prof Nicholas Childs. Sunday 11th September. Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Concert: Wellington Brass Band

September 26 • Conductor: David Bremner. Dobcross Band Club. Wednesday 7th September

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

August 7 • Conductors: Philip Smith and Mareika Gray. Morley Town Hall. Saturday 6th August

Interview with Brass for Africa

September 15 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Chris Fower of the Brass for Africa Charity

Interview with Bram Gay

November 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bram Gay - a musician whose connection with the British Open goes back to 1943.

Interview with Peter Graham

November 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to The Triumph of Time composer Peter Graham after the contest day

Interview with Bramwell Tovey.

September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bramwell Tovey about his work with the National Youth Band and his own future musical plans

Black Dyke Band - St Helens

Thursday 29 September • St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square St Helens. WA10 1PH.

Lostock Hall Brass Band - BLACKPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR

Saturday 1 October • ST.JAMES INSTITUTE. LOSTOCKHALL PR5 5BQ

Black Dyke Band - Moldgreen United Reformed Church

Saturday 1 October • Wakefield Road, Moldgreen , Huddersfield HD5 8AA

Enfield Citadel Band -

Saturday 1 October • Holy Trinity church, . Long Melford. Suffolk

Contest: Bolsover Festival of Brass

Sunday 2 October • Heritage High School, Boughton Lane,Clowne, Chesterfield S43 4QG

Blackpool Brass

September 27 • 6th Place National Finals 3rd Section, promotion to 2nd Section wef 2017, require solo euph/solo trom/percussion . We are a friendly, sociable band with a mix of concerts and contests. Anyone welcome short or long term. Rehearsals Tues/Fri 8.00-9.45 pm.

Test Valley Brass

September 27 • Test Valley Brass is looking for additional cornet players to join their committed team, with positions available on front and back row. If you are grade 5 standard or above and looking for a friendly band with a range of engagements, please get in touch.

Jackfield Band

September 27 • Invite applications for the position of Euphonium, seat negotiable, to join a hard working and focused band of players. With a balanced contesting and concert season ahead including promotion to the Champion Section & Senior Cup in 2017

Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator