Young at heart for 25th anniversary GT Group Band Peterlee celebrations

February 21 • North East band to celebrate 25 years of sponsor support with the creation of a new music academy and youth band to inspire the next generation of brass band players in their area.

The eyes have it at Allegro Optical

February 20 • Allegro Optical leads the way in helping musicians overcome problems with their vision — with a special focus on those in brass bands...

Withington looks to bottle musical understanding

February 20 • Allan Withington is set to explore the fragrance of music on his latest Conducting Summer School course.

Scottish challengers look towards Perth

February 20 • 55 bands will battle for titles and qualification places in Palanga, London and Cheltenham in Perth next month.

Higgins enjoys Miracle performance

February 19 • Composer Gavin Higgins has enjoyed the acclaim that has come his way for his new 'Trombone Concerto' — with the spotlight ready to shine even more brightly with his new opera premiere this week.

Clowes inspires with his Goldy touch

February 19 • Ian Clowes has been inspiring the next generation of potential brass band photographers.

A bit of tender loving care from Band Supplies...

February 19 • Buy a new instrument from Band Supplies and get an extra bit of love and care for your money...

UK Brass Hire head to Blackpool

February 19 • The company which is making an increasing impression on the UK marketplace will be experiencing their first taste of Blackpool on the weekend...

David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

January 8 • 4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Interview with Simon Dobson

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..

2018 Swiss National round up

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux

Interview with Arsene Duc

November 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Arsene Duc, the conductor of the 2018 Swiss National Champion, Valaisia Brass Band

Concert: Tredegar Band

February 18 • Conductor: Ian Porthouse. UniBrass Championship Gala Concert. Theatr Bryn Terfel. Bangor University. Saturday 2nd February

Concert: Aldbourne Band

February 17 • Conductor: Glyn Williams. Immanuel United Reform Church. Swindon . Saturday 26th January

Concert: Band of the Scots Guards

February 16 • Burns Night Celebration. Conductor: Major Ian Johnson. Guards Chapel. Friday 25th January

The Cobham Band - Best of Brass Concert

Saturday 23 February • The Vera Fletcher Hall. 4 Embercourt Road. Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LQ

Milton Keynes Brass - Charity Concert with Church Without Walls

Saturday 23 February • Broughton Fields Primary School. Milton Road. Broughton MK10 9LS

Black Dyke Band - Doncaster Minster

Saturday 23 February • 9 Church St, Doncaster DN1 1RD

Elland Silver Band -

Saturday 23 February • Brooksbank School Victoria road Elland H50QG

Contest: scaba Own Choice Test & March

Sunday 24 February • The Hawth in Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6YZ

The Corsham Band

February 21 • Due to work commitments, a vacancy has arisen for a Tenor Trombone player. First or Second position available. We are a newly promoted Second Section band with a friendly and enthusiastic team.

Arrow Valley Brass

February 20 • Third Section based in Inkberrow Worcs. Main rehearsal Sun. am. Seek MUSICAL DIRECTOR. Extensive programme of engagements small number of contests.Expenses etc. by negotiation.Further information ring 01527852485 or from arrowvalleybrass.co.uk

Poulton-le-Fylde

February 20 • Poulton-le-Fylde Band (based near Blackpool in North-West), vacancies for Trombone (Tenor), Euphonium & Kit player. Our friendly band offers a good mix of contests/concerts. We are also flexible and welcome players of all ages/abilities

James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor