Results: 2024 Rochdale Contest
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.
Result: 2024 West Wales BBA Festival
October 13 • Tylorstown lead the way as domestic contesting in West Wales makes an encouraging return.
Graham celebration concert now on Wobplay
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.
So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's
October 12 • So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.
Superbrass Saturday: Los Canarios (Gaspar Sanz arr. David Powell)
October 12 • Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.
KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration
October 12 • The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.
Conductors' Association to make leading award at BBE Conference
October 12 • The winner of the Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conductor Award will be made at the BBE Conference next weekend.
Straker strides out on Kensington return
October 12 • The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.
Super sop joins Smith & Grezzy
October 12 • The latest episode of the Smith & Grezzy podcast sees the lads joined by star soprano player Paul Richards.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
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.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
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
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
The right National number: What options now for the Royal Albert Hall?
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.
Take 5: A quintet of talking points from the Royal Albert Hall
October 8 • There were plenty of talking points that bubbled away at this year's National Final in London...
2024 National Championship of Great Britain Final: Adjudicator remarks
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.
2024 National Championship of Great Britain Final: Championship Section preview
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?
Concert: Swiss Open 25th anniversary concert
September 25 • Black Dyke Band and David Childs provide a memorable anniversary celebration for Swiss hosts.
Concert: An Afternoon of Brass
September 24 • Phil Chalk and KNDS Fairey brings a new audience closer to contrasting brass band music making.
Concert: Burbage Works 2024
September 23 • A cleverly conceived celebration of what makes brass bands so familiar and as well as unique.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment
Wednesday 9 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of The Irish Guards
Thursday 10 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Brass Ensemble
Friday 11 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Symphonic Brass Ensemble
Friday 11 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass
Friday 11 October • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ
Skipton Brass
October 12 • Musical Director. Skipton Brass wish to appoint a Musical Director as soon as possible.. Skipton Brass is a friendly and committed group of players who are looking for a talented an enthusiastic musician to take it to the next stage in its career.
Stalybridge Old Band
October 12 • Could you be one of the missing pieces of our band? We are looking for SOLO TROMBONE & BASS TROMBONE to join us. Current 4th section Area Champions with a top 6 place at the finals, we are due to be promoted to 3rd section in January 2025
Llandudno Town Band
October 11 • Llandudno Town Band. Highly respected band within the locality that takes part in masterclasses with local Championship band - Northop. Requires reliable players. Bass, Baritone and possibly Cornet.
Phillip Littlemore
GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher