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Penicuik

Three wise men head to Penicuik

December 14, 2012
Three wise musical men have stopped off at Penicuik Silver.


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FABB to reinvent itself in 2013 and beyond

December 14, 2012
New deal with QPAC looks set to secure the contest for the next 5 years.


Kingdom trombones

Budgie smugglers set for Kingdom dip

December 13, 2012
Five of the bravest brass band players in the world are preparing to take a plunge not even a brass monkey would enjoy — all for a great cause.


West Midlands Fellowship

Every little helps....

December 13, 2012
Even Tesco has been showing a bit of festive banding spirit.... and beer


2013 Australian Nationals logo

Top bands head west for the 2013 Australian Nationals

December 13, 2012
A strong line up of bands are set to head to Perth for the 2013 Australian Nationals.


BBE logo

BBE to consider recommended approach

December 12, 2012
BBE to reveal further recommended approach to supporters in Registry battle in seven days.


Byron Newton

Buzz settles in to NZ life

December 12, 2012
Former Tredegar principal euphonium settles back to homeland musical life with a little help from friends and Besson.


Kerkrade

World Championships looks for entrants

December 12, 2012
The famous WMC Kerkrade contest is looking for entrants to claim a world title.


Drighlington

Drighlington help shine the light

December 12, 2012
The Drighlington Band has helped shine a light on the wonderful work of their local hospice.


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IBBC admits to money problems

December 11, 2012
The ambitious International Brass Band Contest in Belgium has admitted that it faces problems paying bands the money they are owed.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 11, 2012
More festive music from Chris Helme


Gift Box

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December 10, 2012
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December 10, 2012
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BBE reveals new Registry team

December 08, 2012
Brass Bands England reveals the team that has been running the British Brass Band Regisrty since September.


Ashworth

Ashworth to present registry discussion paper

December 08, 2012
Well known conductor David Ashworth hopes to be able to present a registry discussion paper at this weekend's BBE National Forum.


Besson

Buffet acquires leading German instrument maker

December 07, 2012
Buffet Group acquires B&S GmbH, the leading German brass music instrument manufacturer.


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Record entry for University challenge

December 07, 2012
17 bands will perform at the UniBrass 2013 Championship at Lancaster University next February.


Dobson

Dobson inspires Gillingham success

December 07, 2012
Award winning composer Simon Dobson has inspired Gillingham Imperial to Wessex success.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

December 07, 2012
More great music to bring in Christmas with John Maines.


Renotn

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 07, 2012
More from Brass in Concert to enjoy in January at the BBC with Frank


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4barsrest Christmas Shopping

December 07, 2012
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Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: December Update

December 06, 2012
Brass in Concert win sends Cory back to the top of the world rankings.


Long Eaton

Result: 2012 Long Eaton Solo, Duet & Quartet

December 06, 2012
There was a fine turn out of performers at the Long Eaton recent Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest.


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Venue change for BBE Forum meeting

December 06, 2012
There is a change of venue for the BBE National Forum this weekend.


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December 06, 2012
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Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17 • Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


webster

Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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