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Brass Band World Magazine: September Edition

The September edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

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The new edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

And there is plenty to sit back and enjoy too...

In this month's edition:

The BBW Interview
Roger Webster chats about his life, career and going home to Grimethorpe

View from the Box
Paul Holland, David Hirst, John Maines and John Doyle: Four of the Cheltenham Finals' judges, reveal what they will be listening for

No job for a Woman?
Sarah Groarke-Booth ponders why there are so few female conductors and adjudicators

Past Present
John Wallace CBE unveils The Wallace Collection's new dawn and his search for the exceptional

British Open
Robert Childs leads Grimethorpe to first their first British Open since 1991 — all the action from Christopher Thomas and Steven Mead, plus photos from Ian Clowes and Steve Jack.

Reviews
Philip Cobb, Chris Thomas and Steven Mead review new recordings from Tom Hutchinson, Black Dyke and the 2015 European.

Luc Vertommen takes a look at republished 19th Century repertoire.

Matthew Routley, Beth Gallagher, Mark Good and Tony Small review the nation's top youth bands in concert.

Nick Mott and Steve Stewart test the Geneva Symphony flugel horn and Stomvi's new four-valve soprano cornet.

News
2016 'Regional' tests revealed
Owen Farr in Scandinavia
ISB to tour Australia
Richard Smith to deliver Galpin Society Lecture
Tribute to a Scottish Banding Legend
Fairey trip to Paris with Acid Brass

Young Voices
Mark Good meets rising tenor horn star — Ellen Quane

Centre Band
Grimethorpe Colliery — flying high Down-under

BBW Rankings
The BBW Rankings has a new number 1 band!

Diary Dates
What's on around the world in September and October

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And another thing

On the wry side with Murray Aitken and cartoonist Nezzy

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Make sure you book your best BIC seat in the house

November 11 • Your really don't want to miss out on the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year — even if you can't make it to Gateshead.


Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

November 11 • The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

November 11 • There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

November 11 • There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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