Latest News
SBBA continues to sow seeds for sustainable grass roots future
June 20
The Scottish Brass Band Association is helping to strengthen the grass roots future of banding with investment in youth.
Report & Result: 2018 Morley March & Hymn Tune
June 20 • Yorkshire Imps prove to be march wizards amid the contest traffic as they claim the honours, the money and the silverware at the popular Morley contest.
All that glitters...
June 20 • John Packer Ltd has a fantastic range of golden Denis Wick mutes ready to be played...
Report & Results: 2018 Brass at Beamish March & Hymn Tune
June 19 • There was a great deal of quality traditional march and hymn tune playing on show at the popular Beamish Museum in County Durham.
Coalburn's Got Talent — plenty of it!
June 19 • Simon Cowell should have been in Coalburn as the band's 'Talent' showcased their brilliant playing.
Report & Results: 2018 Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble
June 19 • There were some stunning performances to enjoy at the Hade Edge bandroom on the weekend.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
June 19 • Music over the airwaves from Chris Helme
White joins adjudication association
June 19 • Sheona White is the latest high profile recruit to join the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators
Superb UK deals on Besson 180th Anniversary instruments
June 19 • UkBrassHire has a number of limited edition Besson 180th anniversary instruments available to buy or hire — so get in touch now not to miss out.
Editor's Picks
Per Mare, Per Terram: Marine life meets Low Brass lovers in Portsmouth
June 15 • HMS Nelson in Portsmouth recently held a fantastic day of inspirational low brass teaching and playing where Les Neish, Simon Minshall, David Childs and Robbie Harvey took command of the musical troops.
Don’t look back in anger: How memories of Britpop should give us a kick up the backside
June 11 • A less than cool perception of what brass bands have left to offer an ageing generation of Oasis and Blur fans may in fact be the perfect stimulus to reach out to the new generation of pop obsessed youngsters...
2018 Whit Friday contests: Preview of the Tameside and Saddleworth events
May 24 • The main brass bands candidates will be joined by a ballot paper full of representatives around the Whit Friday constituencies of Tameside and Saddleworth this year.
World Cup memories: When England's hopes rested with Kevin Keegan and Leyland Band...
May 22 • There was a time when England went to World Cups with high hopes of success, a bubble permed captain and a tournament anthem featuring a brass band accompaniment...
Renowned instrument repairers McQueens help restore all sorts of things to past glories — from the Premiership Trophy to a 103 year old euphonium.
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Reviews
Book: Bandstands - Pavilions for music, entertainment and leisure
June 19 • Author: Paul Rabbitts. Published by Historic England. Price £25.00 (paperback). From: Amazon and other outlets
Concert: Black Dyke
June 17 • Conductor: Prof Nicholas Childs. George Lawton Hall. Mossley. Thursday 14th June
Concert: Foden's Band
June 16 • Edwin Firth Memorial Concert. Conductor: Michael Fowles. Sandbach School. Sunday 3rd June
Rankings
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 1,658.33 |
| 2 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 976.16 |
| 3 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 944.55 |
| 4 | Valaisia Brass Band | 668.92 |
| 5 | Black Dyke | 557.03 |
| 6 | Tredegar | 542.08 |
| 7 | Whitburn | 521.24 |
| 8 | Foden's | 491.86 |
| 9 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 447.26 |
| 10 | Flowers | 332.89 |
Vision
2018 Black Dyke Festival
June 3 • Iwan Fox enjoys the music making on show at the 2018 Black Dyke Festival at Leeds Town Hall
Interview with David Childs
May 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to David Childs about his latest American appointment and working on the Edward Gregson Euphonium Concerto
Interview with Edward Gregson
May 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson about his new Euphonium Concerto written for David Childs
Interview with Tom Davoren in Palanga
April 8 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren to find out more about his trip to Palanga with Filton Concert Band - and about the venue that may host the 2020 European Champinships.
What's on
Tredegar Town Band - Mussorgsky meets Mozart
Wednesday 20 June • ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE, Birmingham City University, 200 Jennens Rd, Birmingham. B4 7XR
Black Dyke Band - Halifax Choral Society
Saturday 23 June • Victoria Theatre, 2 Fountain St, Halifax HX1 1BP
The Marple Band - The Marple Band presents Music from Musicals
Saturday 23 June • Stockport Grammar School. Buxton Road. Stockport SK2 7AF
Elland Silver Band - Elland Silver Band
Saturday 23 June • Blackley Blackley Church Prospect View Elland HX5 0TD
York Railway Institute Band - Dan Thomas - Euphonium
Saturday 23 June • Central Methodist Church. St Saviourgate. York. YO1 8NQ YO1 8NQ
Vacancies
Witney Town Band
June 19 • A friendly 4th section band based in West Oxfordshire require Front row cornet and Second Horn. We rehearse from 7:30 - 9.30pm pm every Tuesday at Witney Methodist Church, High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HG. .
Torbay Brass Band
June 19 • Torbay Brass Band is looking for trombone and cornet players to join their current set up. We are a friendly hard working group who really would welcome such players into our fold. So if you are looking to join a band or returning to playing....?
Crewe Brass
June 19 • Crewe Brass currently have vacancies for Eb and BBb Bass, Baritone, and Cornet. We are a friendly, social first section band with a good mix of concerts and contests, and rehearse on Monday and Friday evenings in Shavington, Crewe.
Professional Cards
Derek Renshaw
ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.