October 15
Major concerto works by Edward Gregson and Gavin Higgins have been shortlisted for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024.
October 15 • 1st Old Boys reclaims the NIBA title to book their Challenge at the 2026 European Championships.
October 15 • Leyburn top the entertainment menu at South Causey Inn on a great day of brass band music making.
October 15 • The perfect student party brass ensemble will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at the 2025 UniBrass Championships next year.
October 13 • Newstead Brass claim the honours and invitation to the Spring Festival with section awards to Uppermill, Thornton Cleveleys and Brindle on a fine day of music making in Rochdale.
October 13 • Tylorstown lead the way as domestic contesting in West Wales makes an encouraging return.
October 12 • The celebration concert held on the eve of the National Final featuring the ISB, David Childs and Philip Cobb amongst others is now on the wobplay.com platform to enjoy.
October 12 • So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.
October 12 • Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
October 11 • Kapitol is faced with a balancing act conundrum to solve as it reduces the number of competitors to increase the appeal of the top section National Championship of Great Britain.
October 8 • There were plenty of talking points that bubbled away at this year's National Final in London...
October 7 • The three judges, Dr Stephen Cobb, Prof Rob Wiffin OBE and Arsene Duc made their opinions clear in their remarks on 'Harrison's Dream' for the podium finishers.
October 3 • The National Final remains strong in spirit and contesting intrigue, but is age finally catching up with it at the Royal Albert Hall?
October 14 • A celebration of talent guided by a generosity of spirit on the eve of the National Final
October 13 • Breathless brilliance adds to the pre-National polish of Foden's regular trip to the heart of London.
October 12 • A new MD takes his first bow with a band that still retains its familiar polished appeal to audiences.
# | Band | Points |
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1 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 1,309.97 |
2 | Foden's | 1,053.75 |
3 | Cory | 811.30 |
4 | Black Dyke | 803.61 |
5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 771.74 |
6 | Tredegar | 643.04 |
7 | Flowers | 553.76 |
8 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 494.42 |
9 | Valaisia Brass Band | 404.16 |
10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 290.63 |
Friday 18 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Sunday 20 October • The Civic Holmfirth, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3AS
Thursday 24 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Saturday 26 October • Foaks Hall. Great Dunmow. Essex CM6 1 DG
Sunday 3 November • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church St. London SE10 8NA
October 15 • EXCITING TIMES AHEAD. If you are a BBb BASS PLAYER looking for a change, look no further, UPPERMILL IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE! We are a friendly yet ambitious team with a strong work ethic. We play a varied genre of music, directed by our MD James Garlick
October 15 • Wanted Solo Trombone St Sebastian Wokingham Band are a friendly yet hard-working and progressive band moving into the first section. We seek to appoint a solo trombone and are looking for a committed player with experience playing at a high level.
October 14 • Due to work commitments Newstead Brass require PRINCIPAL EEb BASS to join our ambitious and hardworking band with our experienced MD, Martin Heartfield. Your chance to be part of something special as we continue to rise up the rankings!
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