*
banner

Geneva in Oz

Geneva Musical Instruments are in Australia this weekend supporting the Australian National Championship in Sydney.

Geneva
 

With the Australian Anzac Centenary National Brass Band Championships currently taking place in Sydney this Easter weekend, Geneva Brass Australasia (GBA) has welcomed Geneva Director, Craig Buchan, on his first visit to the country from the UK.

Proud sponsors

Geneva is the proud sponsors of the A Grade Championship Section which will be streamed on Friday April 3rd (Test Piece) and on Sunday 5th (Own Choice) by Tim Kelly of brassbanned.com

As part of this sponsored event the winning A Grade band will receive a new Geneva Symphony Cornet presented by Craig Buchan on behalf of Geneva Instruments.

Solos

Geneva is also sponsor of both the Junior and Senior Solo Championship events scheduled for Monday, April 6th – both these events will also be streamed.

As part of this sponsored event the winning A Grade band will receive a new Geneva Symphony Cornet presented by Craig Buchan on behalf of Geneva InstrumentsGeneva Musical Instruments

Trade stand

Rosie King, Director of Geneva Brass Australasia (GBA) will be presenting the current range of brass instruments at the Geneva trade stand throughout the Easter weekend and is looking forward to supporting this exciting Anzac centenary event hosted by the NSW Band Association.

Australasian Geneva endorsees performing in the festival include Jamie Lawson, Dominic Longhurst, Kyle Lawson, Simon Sweeney, and Belgium’s international Geneva Euphonium Artist Glenn Van Looy.Really enjoying it

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd