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Nicholas Childs

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to winning conductor Prof Nicholas Childs after leading Black Dyke to Legendary glory...


Albert Hall

Interview with the three National adjudicators

October 12, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the trio of National adjudicators — Michael Bach, Derek Broadbent and Stephen Roberts on how the title was won and lost...


black dyke national trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Championships of Great Britain

October 11, 2014
Black Dyke create new legends as Prof Nicholas Childs leads the Queensbury band to the 2014 double.


Tape measure

Don't be a victim of brass band identity theft!

October 10, 2014
If you want to ensure you are never mixed up with another band then get in touch with Your Logo Here straight away.


Butlins

Very last call for Butlins

October 10, 2014
If you are in any doubt about Butlins 2015 then you must call Brian Eggleshaw now — otherwise you will miss out.


Brass for Africa

Warwick generosity helps two great causes

October 10, 2014
UniBrass and Brass for Africa are given a boost thanks to the generosity of people enjoying the music at the University of Warwick.


Trevada

Trevada to put its feet up in London

October 10, 2014
Why not come along and say hello to everyone at Trevada — as for once they enjoy a contest day in wonderful comfort...


Band Supplies

Championship winning deals at Band Supplies

October 10, 2014
You can't get better get Championship winning deals this weekend than with Band Supplies — not even at the Albert Hall.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 10, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Draw

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 10, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Wales

Last call for Merthyr rising

October 10, 2014
The last call has gone out for entries for the final leg of the 2014 Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil.


Skipton Brass

Skipton helped to reach their Zenith

October 10, 2014
Great support from a local company aims to help Skipton Brass reach the Zenith of its future potential.


Great Western Youth

Hard graft pays off for Great Western Youth

October 10, 2014
All the hard work has paid off for the talented young players of the Great Western Youth Band...


Old Royston

Not quite a teetotal celebration for Royston

October 10, 2014
Royston Town Band hopes not to quite live up to one of its former identities as it reaches the grand age of 150...


Dave Collins

New theme for Brass Factor

October 10, 2014
The innovative Brass Factor competition will have a new theme tune this year thanks to composer Dave Collins...


Menai Bridge

120 not out for Menai Bridge

October 10, 2014
The oldest brass band on Anglesey is set to enjoy a significant milestone.


Kensington Gore

2014 National Championships: Did You Know?

October 09, 2014
In the lead up to the Albert Hall, we give you those invaluable nuggets of information you need to bore your friends to death....


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

October 09, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Bilton Silver Band

It's not hotting up at Bilton...

October 09, 2014
It seems that there will always be cool heads in rehearsal at Bilton from now on...


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 09, 2014
More late night music to enjoy from Frank at the BBC...


Sheona White

White joins Geneva artist team

October 08, 2014
Tenor horn star Sheona White joins the international artist team at Geneva Musical Instruments.


Abergynolwyn

How Green is my Valley….

October 08, 2014
A warm brass band welcome gives former Foden's tuba star Phil Green the perfect start to a new life in Wales...


bLACK dYKE

The age of micro-technology reaches Queensbury...

October 08, 2014
Black Dyke's MD Prof Nicholas Childs leads the way with a touch of GoPro technology conducting....


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe reveal Regent Hall set

October 08, 2014
If you want to hear Grimethorpe in action before the Legend of King Arthur then get to Regent Hall on Friday night for some favourites.


Steven Mead

Mead set for more wine and brass...

October 08, 2014
Euphonium star Steven Mead is set to renew his love of fine wine and music making with his friends at Spanish Brass.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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