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fODENS

Foden's to showcase youth magic

October 24, 2018
The National Champion will be hosting a fantastic youth festival in Sandbach this weekend — so get along and enjoy the music making — and a bit of magic too...


Amboise

French Ascension in 2019

October 24, 2018
The 2019 French Open will feature works by Philip Wilby, James Curnow, Dean Goffin, Michael Ball and John Goland to go along with the fantastic attractions of Amboise in the Loire Valley.


Cory

Cory stars inspire next generation

October 24, 2018
Over 80 players enjoy a great day of tutoring in Norwich from the stars of the world's number 1 ranked band.


Derek Soutcott

Death of Derek Southcott

October 24, 2018
The death has been announced of the outstanding trombone player Derek Southcott.


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell to lead Yorkshire Imps

October 24, 2018
Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new Musical Director at Yorkshire Imperial Metals Urquhart Travel Band.


Switzerland

Swiss to host first Alto Horn Festival

October 24, 2018
A festival weekend dedicated to all things tenor horn is to be held in Switzerland next year.


adio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

October 24, 2018
Its a Black Dyke broadcast from Philip Hunt this week with the sounds of the Queensbury band under Prof Nicholas Childs.


Signing

Ireland Colliery Chesterfield add to the ranks

October 24, 2018
Alys Mae Revill is the latest addition to the ranks at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield as the band looks forward to a busy end of the year.


Chrstmas

The sound of Christmas from Band Supplies

October 23, 2018
Don't be a Scrooge and make sure your band has a Christmas Carol for every day of the festive season and more this year...


Men United

Men United score success in County Durham

October 23, 2018
The team of players representing the fund raising Men United Band enjoyed a great debut appearance in County Durham on the weekend.


Owen Farr

Farr and Neish make impact in Germany

October 23, 2018
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish have just returned home after leading an inspirational masterclass event in Jena in Germany.


John Collins

Report & Result: 2018 NWABBA Rochdale

October 22, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) continue on their fine run of 2018 form with a fifth consecutive victory, as Delph, Eccleston Brass and Tewit Silver claim section awards.


Brass in Concert

Grimethorpe Colliery and GUS out of Brass in Concert

October 22, 2018
Brass in Concert organisers left 'extremely disappointed' as 16 times winner as well as Midlands Area champion drop out of November event as Hammonds are drafted in as late replacements.


Austrain flag

High profile attractions at Austrian Nationals

October 20, 2018
The 5th Austrian National Championships will take place next month as part of the high profile Linz Brass Festival, featuring Allen Vizzutti, David Childs, London Brass and Tredegar Band


RNCM

RNCM welcomes two new appointments

October 20, 2018
David Hill and Kristian Steenstrup become International Chairs in Choral Conducting and Wind & Brass Pedagogy at the Royal Northern College of Music.


Pennine Music

Four fantastic festive fancies from Pennine Music

October 20, 2018
Pennine Music has released a quartet of great new festive works — just in time to get them ready for all those Christmas concerts...


Emley

Report & Results: 2018 Oxfordshire & District BBA Entertainment Contest

October 20, 2018
Michelmersh Silver and Emley lead the way in the music and entertainment stakes in Oxfordshire.


Harper

Harper has the Blues in Holland

October 20, 2018
Cory MD heads to The Netherlands to work with Brass Band Schoonhoven on Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen's 'Old Licks Bluesed Up' ahead of Dutch National Championships.


hands

Charnock takes baton at Blackpool

October 20, 2018
Blackpool Brass has appointed the experienced Len Charnock as their new Musical Director.


Radio

Radio: World of Brass

October 20, 2018
More great music from John Maines


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe link up for youth day of learning fun

October 20, 2018
John Doyle and stars from Grimethorpe Colliery Band will host a great day of fun and music making today.


National Youth Championships

2019 National Youth Championships herald change

October 20, 2018
New venue, new rules, cheaper entry fees and an emphasis on progressive development have been put in place by Brass Bands England to attract more bands to the National Youth Championships.


SA Bandsman

SA Bandsman becomes SA Band World

October 19, 2018
Brass Band World will now publish a re-launched SA Band World as owners put future of publication in the hands of Kapitol Media Ltd.


Boobs and Brass

Quarter of a million target reached by Boobs & Brass

October 19, 2018
The remarkable Boobs & Brass have surpassed their target of raising £250,000 with hopes of even more before they reach their last chord...


All Brass Radio

All Brass Radio launches Autumn fund raiser

October 19, 2018
Dr Jim Fox brings brass band music to the world from the heart of the USA — so why not help him keep on the airwaves...




British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


David Hirst

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


               

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