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2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Postcard from Gateshead

November 19, 2009
It's all about having a good time in Newcastle's Bigg Market as well as The Sage at Gateshead's. And girls with little covering and Tricky Dicky are still the star attractions.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Retrospective

November 19, 2009
A year ending in an apogee of delight as Foden's get spaced out to take Brass in Concert title.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — A question of repertoire

November 19, 2009
Chris Thomas looks at what was played at The Sage this year and wonders if there is a real desire for musical innovation at the contest.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Good, The Bad and the Downright Odd

November 19, 2009
There was plenty to smile about, curl your toes about and raise an eyebrow or two about at The Sage this year...


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Introduction & Prediction

November 10, 2009
The entertainers are in town and ready to give it their all - but who will come out on top in the brass band world's version of X Factor.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — An entertaining weekend?

November 10, 2009
4BR looks at what will be and what hopefully won't be on offer at The Sage this weekend.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Runners and Riders

November 10, 2009
4BR takes a look at the cast list of entertainers lined up for our enjoyment this weekend. Which of these dozen will tickle the fancy then?


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Adjudicators

November 10, 2009
These are the men and one woman the bands and soloists have to impress this year.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Records (1977-2008)

November 10, 2009
Who's won what and when. Winners and conductors, best soloists, march prize and all the awards from the UK's premier entertainment competition.




Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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