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In concert in Merano

Brighouse leave Austria and Italy gasping

October 11, 2012
National champions in breathtaking form on recent tour to Austria and Italy.


David Childs

Welsh students looking for votes

October 11, 2012
The Brass Band Society of Cardiff University is hoping David Childs and a grand in cash will help them with their musical aims.


Foden's

Belgian assault on Foden's Contest

October 11, 2012
The upcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has attracted competitors from far and wide.


Brett Baker

First position change at British Trombone Society

October 11, 2012
Brett Baker hands over British Trombone Society Presidency to Carol Jarvis after seven highly successful years in charge.


Rainford in action at Fleetwood

New signings at Rainford

October 11, 2012
Fresh from their recent Fleetwood success, Rainford dip into the transfer market to strengthen the ranks.


Ryan Watkins

Watkins claims BTS Award

October 11, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick's Ryan Watkins picks up prestigious British Trombone Society Award to rub shoulders with Ian Bousfield, Kevin Price and Steve Legge.


Pemberton Old in action

New duo at Pemberton

October 11, 2012
Pemberton Old gain two new faces as personnel continues to change at North West band.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 11, 2012
Family connections this week with Frank Renton at the BBC.


Jon Waters

Jon Waters named director of TBDBITL

October 11, 2012
After the viral YouTube video reaches nearly 8-million views, Jon Waters is named director of the Ohio State University Marching Band, the worlds largest brass band.


eyms

Report & Results: 2012 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 10, 2012
EYMS lead the list of winners at Bolsover on a day when banding's understanding of racial issues made for uncomfortable headlines.


Unison Kinneil

Report & Results: 2012 Fife Charities BBA Contest

October 10, 2012
Unison Kinneil dances to the Kingdom of Fife crown in Kirkcaldy under the baton of new MD Craig Anderson.


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Lippeatt suspended from ABBA Chairmanship

October 09, 2012
Stan Lippeatt has been suspended from his role as ABBA Chairman pending the outcome of a disciplinary meeting.


Philip Harper

Cory open up on Daphnis & Chloe

October 09, 2012
Philip Harper and Welsh champions to welcome supporters to open rehearsal ahead of London assault.


Tim Oldroyd

Geneva sponsors RAH Final

October 09, 2012
Kapitol Promotions announce Geneva sponsorship deal for Albert Hall Final.


Brass Band Oberostereich

Major changes at Brass Band Oberosterreich

October 09, 2012
New musical direction at Austrian band as the inspirational Hannes Buchegger steps down after a decade of success.


Woolston

Great champions remembered in NZ

October 09, 2012
The 25 surviving members of the historic 1953 and 1962 National Bands of New Zealand are to be musically honoured in Christchurch later this month, led by NZ Champions Woolston Brass.


Derwent Brass

Derwent disappointment before Bolsover

October 09, 2012
Illness strikes to deny Derwent Brass the chance to perform their 20th anniversary programme at Bolsover Festival of Brass.


Markham Main

New generation set for Markham Main

October 09, 2012
The Markham Main Colliery Band is set to invest in its long term future.


Gwaun Cae Gurwen

Life of Brian reaches GCG

October 09, 2012
C Brian Buckley lends a helping hand to the Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band to enable them to perform in Fishguard.


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New MD takes the dip at Poole

October 09, 2012
David Evans has become the new MD at Poole Borough Band.


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Death of Tim Bourne

October 09, 2012
The death has been announced of former Burry Port soprano player Tim Bourne.


Bolsover Festival of Brass

Unreserved apologies over offensive Dolly

October 08, 2012
Hatfield Colliery MD Graham O'Connor and ABBA Chairman Stan Lippeatt offer unreserved apologies over totally misjudged entertainment item at Bolsover Contest.


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October 08, 2012
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rainford

Report & Results: 2012 Fleetwood Contest

October 07, 2012
Rainford claim Championship honours at Fleetwood with section wins for Flixton, Blackpool, Parr and Stockport Schools


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Wardle's Norwegian connection

October 07, 2012
Wardle High School Band set to make new connection to Norwegian friends.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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