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Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 26, 2017
Pemberton Old Wigan DW conquers 'The Land of the Long White Cloud ' as Rainford join them in Cheltenham after a chilly battle in Blackpool.


Thornton

Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: Fourth Section

February 26, 2017
A repeat victory for Thornton Cleveleys as they head back to Cheltenham as champion joined by National Final debutants Allerton Brass and Brindle.


A4 Quartet

Fancy a chance to improve your A4 credentials?

February 25, 2017
The Rockingham Band will be holding a great workshop day in April aimed at helping players of all abilities thanks to the exciting talents of the lads of the A4 Quartet.


Centre Stage

Centre Stage ready to give that little bit extra for success

February 25, 2017
Centre Stage Uniforms and Percussion will once again be supporting their 'local' Championships by giving bands just what they want.


Great Pennine Music

Pennine Music on the road to Blackpool

February 25, 2017
As soon as the contest performance is over much sure your take a look at all the fantastic concert repertoire on offer at Pennine Music.


Geneva Group

EBBA make sponsorship link with Geneva

February 25, 2017
Geneva Instruments joins the raft of high profile sponsors of the European Brass Band Championships.


Arfon Owen

Owen to set for US tour dates

February 25, 2017
Yamaha tenor horn star Arfon Owen will embark on a two week tour to the USA next week.


Europeans

European contenders ready to take up baton challenge

February 25, 2017
14 conductors will be put to the test over three rounds if they are to become European champion


bLACK dYKE

Black Dyke lead Pageantry preview

February 25, 2017
Defending champion to lead a triptych of previews ahead of Huddersfield title defence.


cORY

Cory duo set for decade long reprise

February 25, 2017
Cory MD Philip Harper and percussionist Steve Jones will be telling local West Country listeners just what they have been up to since they last heard from them a decade ago...


Fodens

Foden's come with gifts for loyal patrons

February 25, 2017
The defending North West Regional Champion enjoys a great response from their loyal patron's.


Euro Youth

Euro youth ready for musical integration

February 25, 2017
The talented young players who will represent their nations in the European Youth Brass Band have been announced.


Brisbane Excelsior

Undisputed champions to battle for New Zealand title

February 25, 2017
The two undisputed champions of Australian and New Zealand banding will meet head to head in Wellington this year to see who is the best band in the southern hemisphere.


Chris Howley

Howley's tales of the very unexpected

February 25, 2017
Cornet player and conductor Chris Howley has been enjoying looking into tales and locations of a very different kind of late...


On air

Warwick students enjoy extra Mayo topping

February 25, 2017
The University of Warwick Brass Society has been featured on one the BBC Radio 2 flagship Simon Mayo programme thanks to their inventive contest programming.


Fodens

Foden's stars help Trentham off the Boggart

February 25, 2017
Plenty of local knowledge and the help of Foden's stars could mean that Trentham Band gain extra confidence for their 'Darkwood' Area challenge.


Winter Gardens

Road and transport disruptions for Blackpool

February 25, 2017
If you're heading to Blackpool for the North West Regional tomorrow, give yourselves plenty of time.


Wantage

Smiles all round for next generation debut at Wantage

February 25, 2017
The smiles of delight from players and parents alike should form the foundation for the future success of the Wantage Band organisation.


Town Hall

Yorkshire's best have sold out!

February 25, 2017
If you haven't got a ticket to enjoy the top section battle at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this year then its too late — the full house signs will be up.


Success

Multiple success boost for Old Boys ahead of Ostend

February 25, 2017
The players young and old, male and female of the 1st Old Boys Band organisation from Northern Ireland have given themselves a huge boost ahead of their forthcoming European adventure.


Europeans

2017 European line-ups announced

February 25, 2017
The list of bands that will compete for the various European titles in Ostend have been revealed.


French National Championship

Report & Results: 2017 French National Championships

February 19, 2017
4BR reports from the French National Championships where Hauts-de-France reach new heights in claiming victory.


Dublin Silver Band

Report & Results: 2017 Dublin Festival of Brass

February 19, 2017
There was a home town win for Dublin Silver in the USA, as they come out top on in the triptych march, slow melody and major work event.


Christopher Bond

Report & Results: 2017 Welsh Open

February 18, 2017
Its Bond — Christopher Bond as young MD leads Tongwynlais Temperance to Welsh Open title in Porthcawl.


Uniibrass

Report & Results: 2017 UniBrass Trophy

February 18, 2017
It's a First Class Honours grading from judges Anne Crookston and Philip Harper for RNCM in Harrogate as they become 2017 UniBrass champions.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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