New lead for Adjudicators
January 21
Sheona Wade has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Live broadcast coverage of UniBrass Championships announced
January 21 • Both the UniBrass Trophy and Shield competitions can be enjoyed with a live broadcast from the event this year.
New Euphonium competition looks to attract European talent
January 21 • The Fontys AMPA Euphonium Competition has been launched to attract the very best student euphonium players across Europe.
Confidence boost to North West banding with Area numbers
January 20 • 74 bands have entered the 2022 North West Regional Championships that will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on 27th February.
New Zealand Youth prepare for live worldwide broadcast
January 20 • The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand is preparing for a worldwide live broadcast this weekend to end its annual course.
Thursday interview with Alex Parker of BBE
January 20 • We talk to BBE's Alex Parker about the attractions to enjoy at the forthcoming National Youth Championships of Great Britain after the draws were announced.
Wednesday interview with Paul Hindmarsh
January 19 • We catch up with Paul Hindmarsh, the Artistic Director of the RNCM Brass Festival, ahead of the showcase event at the end of the month in Manchester.
Cutt passes on Argos experience at Dobcross
January 19 • Garry Cutt has paid a welcome visit to Dobcross Silver Band to help with their preparations for the forthcoming North West Regional Championships.
Death of Ian Brown
January 19 • The death has been announced of the respected euphonium player Ian Brown
Heavy Bottom Caps
£42.95
Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
£42.00
b# Instrument Soak
£15.00
Checking the quality...
November 26 • Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been in Germany to check the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets...
Get ready to be entertained...
November 19 • The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday so make sure you don't miss a note of any of it...
Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 9 • The very best youth and elite level bands will be providing the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year.
The best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 4 • There will be a host of brilliant brass band entertainers on show at Brass on Concert later this month - so why not enjoy the action at Gateshead or at home
The Coal Connection: 75 years of brass bands and the NCB
January 5 • The National Coal Board came into existence 75 years ago this month — and with it a connection to brass bands that remains to this day.
2021 4BR Band of the Year: The conductors and players
December 31 • These are the conductors and players we've picked to perform in our 2021 Band of the Year line-up — if we were ever lucky enough to get them together for a one off performance.
National Youth Brass Band at 70: Challenges met and opportunities to come
December 29 • Mark Bromley, CEO of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain talks to 4BR about the organisation's response to the challenges posed in 2021, and how it is now looking forward to its 70th anniversary year in 2022.
Mediterranean attractions: How a brass band is core to attracting students to Antibes
December 27 • Antibes Conservatoire of Music & Drama has a new state of the art concert hall — but it is a brass band that is being promoted as a star attraction for students.
Concert: Black Dyke Band
January 19 • Conductor: Prof Nicholas Childs. Memorial Hall. Marlborough College. Sunday 16th January
Concert: Flowers Band
January 18 • Conductor: Paul Holland. Butlins Skyline Resort. Skegness. Friday 7th January
CD review: Kaffeeschranzchen
January 2 • UnglauBlech. Suisa Recordings: 51018
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,545.14 |
| 2 | Foden's | 990.30 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 771.64 |
| 4 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 612.49 |
| 5 | Tredegar | 544.07 |
| 6 | Valaisia Brass Band | 520.97 |
| 7 | Flowers | 511.76 |
| 8 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 452.11 |
| 9 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 415.73 |
| 10 | Paris Brass Band | 325.09 |
Glossop Old Band - Cadishead Public Band
Sunday 23 January • Glossop Band Club, Derby Street, Glossop. SK13 8LP
Black Dyke Band - RNCM Brass Band Festival
Saturday 29 January • Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
Regent Hall Concerts - The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army
Saturday 29 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London WC1 2 DJ
Black Dyke Band - Gladstone Theatre
Sunday 30 January • Greendale Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH62 4XB
Glossop Old Band - Silk Brass Band
Sunday 30 January • Glossop Band Club, Derby Street, Glossop. SK13 8LP
Bollington Brass Band
January 21 • We are looking for a front row cornet player (position negotiable) and a percussionist to join the band after the North West area contest. If you fancy a new challenge with a friendly 1st Section please get in touch.
Forest of Dean Brass
January 18 • Do you fancy playing Spectrum at the West of England Areas in March? We are currently looking for a Front Row Cornet to complete our line-up. We rehearse on a Tuesday and Thursday at our bandroom in Yorkley, Forest of Dean GL15 4TA
The Cobham Band
January 17 • The Cobham Band is fully up and running again and requires a EUPHONIUM or BARITONE player. We have some great concerts planned including bandstand dates for the new season under our new conductor, Jim Lynch.. .
Andreas Kratz
Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher