Entries sought for Hardraw Scar contest

March 26 • Now is you chance to perform at one of the banding world's iconic venues...

South Yorkshire Police enjoy new leads to Cheltenham...

March 26 • The newly crowned Yorkshire Area champion has been enjoying a confident return to form in 2019...

Report & Results: 2019 West Midlands Solo, Duet & Quartet

March 26 • There was a fine turn out of playing talent on show at the recent annual West Midlands Solo, Duet & Quartet contest.

Its a knockout for Renfrew...

March 26 • A bunch of bandits from Renfrew Burgh Band will be hoping to produce a knockout punch on rivals this weekend...

Death of Jack Malpass

March 26 • The death has been announced of the inspirational Jack Malpass who founded the Loudoun Youth Band.

Hudson sparks rise of St Pinnock phoenix

March 26 • The arrival of the experienced Colin Hudson as MD has sparked the rejuvenation process at St Pinnock.

Roberts and Unite partnership comes to an end

March 25 • The three year musical partnership between John Roberts and Unite the Union Band has come to an end.

Gresley stars of the future showcase their talents

March 25 • The newly crowned Midlands Second Section champion is ensuring that the next generation of talent is being nurtured and encouraged.

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

Jackfield Band -

Friday 29 March • Dawley Town Hall, 6 New Street, Dawley TF4 3JR

Black Dyke Band - Boston

Saturday 30 March • Centenary Methodist Church, Boston, PE21 6NY

Contest: National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great B

Saturday 30 March • University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL

Black Dyke Band - Bury Parish Church

Thursday 4 April • The Rock, Bury BL9 0AH

Strata Brass -

Friday 5 April • Rockingham Centre. Hoyland Common. Barnsley S74 9DQ

The Corsham Band

March 26 • The band are currently looking for an experienced Front Row Cornet Player to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

Shipston Town Band

March 25 • Fresh from winning the 4th Section at the ODBBA Winter Contest and our success at the Midland Area we are looking for a Bb Bass Eb Bass and a back row cornet as we prepare for our Summer Programme and our visit to Cheltenham in September for the finals

chadderton brass band

March 25 • Chadderton Band is a non-contesting band requiring players of any age and ability to come along to one of our rehearsals and give us a try. We are a friendly band playing at various concerts throughout the year. Conductor required also percussionist.

David Barringer

BMus(Homs)
Conductor and Adjudicator