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4BR interview

4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4

July 6
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...


Brighouse

Result: 2025 Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest

July 7 • Elland lead the way in claiming the silverware in Brighouse on the weekend


Hammonds

Result: 2025 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

July 7 • Hammonds gain a healthy boost to their their bank balance as they take the honours in commanding style.


Wellinton

Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

July 6 • Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver an


Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

July 5 • New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.


Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

July 5 • Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.


Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast

July 5 • The latest episode is entitled 'Entertainment Post Bag and Talking with Dinosaurs'...


Royal seal of approval for Scottish banding

July 5 • Scottish banding has been playing its part in welcoming the royals on their latest visit to the nation.


Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston

July 5 • Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.


Interview with Dr David Thornton

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

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

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

Interview with Simone Rebello

January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion


Do you want to go large?: The problems with test piece obesity

Do you want to go large?: The problems with test piece obesity

May 29 • Is our appetite for everything new and bigger starting to affect our musical well being?


2025 European Championships: Stavanger preview

May 5 • A fascinating weekend of competition is in store in Stavanger with a desire to embrace change to be seen, heard and perhaps even undertaken...


2025 European Championships: Test piece reviews

May 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a close look at the four major test-pieces to be performed in Stavanger this coming weekend.


2025 European Championships: Own choice selections

May 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the wide variety of musical inspirations being explored, examined and endorsed in the bids to win the European titles in Stavanger.

Concert: Denis Wick Memorial Concert

June 12 • A concert of celebration to a legacy that will continue to influence the world of brass for generations to come.


Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain & British Army Brass Band

April 28 • Full pews in Halifax as the brass band pilgrims enjoy the ambitious and intriguing outlooks of youth and experience.


LP review: The Gothenburg Brass Band

April 27 • A classy reminder that Nordic banding could have travelled in a very different direction.


# Band Points
1Eikanger-Bjørsvik1,126.73
2Cory1,032.85
3Foden's1,003.92
4Brass Band Treize Etoiles946.60
5Brass Band Willebroek858.63
6Flowers739.99
7Black Dyke645.89
8Valaisia Brass Band618.19
9Brighouse and Rastrick493.42
10Tredegar488.91

Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Epping Forest Band

July 7 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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