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Radio: World of Brass

More Summer time music from John Maines.

On air
  John Maines has plenty of great tracks to listen to

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous programmes.

Go to: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com.

9th June:

Exeter Temple
Leslie Condon
Croydon Citadel
Conductor: Iain Parkhouse

The Flying Dutchman
Richard Wagner
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Ransomed Host
Ray Steadman Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans
Soloist: John Starkes

Of Men and Mountains
Edward Gregson
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Birdland
Joe Zawinal
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Michael Garasi

Toccata
O The Blessed Lord
Wilfred Heaton
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

The Dambusters
Coates arr Dorothy Gates
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Brett Baker

John O'Gaunt
Gilbert Vinter
Black Dyke
Conductor: Geoffrey Brand

David of the White Rock
arr George Willcocks
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

Time to Shine
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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Blackpool

Results: 2026 North West Regional Championship

March 1 • There have been wins for so far today for Haydock and Allerton with more to come


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rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Elgar International Festival

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass

February 28 • Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Harlow Brass Band

February 27 • We are a friendly, non-contesting band who have the following vacancies:. Trombones, 2nd Horn, Back Row Cornets, Percussion. . We rehearse every Thursday in Harlow, 8-10pm and play at local events throughout the year.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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