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Change

Shirebrook announces changes for 2019

November 13, 2018
The popular Shirebrook Open Entertainment Contest has announced some important changes to its 2019 event.


Flowers

Death of Billy Elliott

November 13, 2018
The Fishburn Band has announced the death of their stalwart supporter and Vice-President Billy Elliott


Band Supplies

Beat Black Friday at Band Supplies

November 13, 2018
If you want to get your hands on a brilliant instrument deal before the mayhem of Black Friday — then now is your chance...


Butlins

Revival gains pace for British Open Solo & Quartet Championships at Butlins

November 13, 2018
There has been an encouraging response from players hoping to become British Open Solo & Quartet Champions at Bultins in January — but organisers are hoping for more youngsters to take their first steps to fame.


kIRKBY

Kirkbymoorside Town lead the world in Remembrance commemoration

November 12, 2018
The centenary of the First World War Armistice held an evocative musical resonance in Kirkbymoorside for the local community and for the rest of the world.


Buxton

Buxton contest returns to famous home

November 12, 2018
One of the most popular domestic contests in the UK will return to its famous home in 2019.


Pennine Music

Pennine Music ready for Xmas rush at Loughborough

November 12, 2018
Carol books, Christmas repertoire, Wallace Mutes, music for the new contesting year and much much more will be on show at the Leicestershire BBA Contest in Loughborough on the weekend.


flower

Death of Dianne Hastings

November 12, 2018
The death has been announced of Dianne Hastings, the former long serving secretary of the East Anglian Brass Band Association.


Foiuntain City

Sounds of the USA come to Salford

November 12, 2018
There is a great opportunity to hear North American National champion Fountain City ahead of their Brass in Concert contest appearance — with a free open rehearsal at the University of Salford.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

November 12, 2018
Its big band sounds for brass band this week from Philip Hunt


SWEDEN

Report & Results: 2018 Swedish National Championship

November 12, 2018
Gota Brass Band retains the National title to head to Montreux in 2019 and cement their position at the apex of Swedish banding.


pPPIES

Lest we forget...

November 11, 2018
The brass band world has played its part in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.


Smiles

Have you heard the one about..?

November 10, 2018
A charity joke book will help raise funds for the Brass for Africa charity — and its those happy Scots who will be having the first laugh...


Matt Gee

Alumni return to inspire Youth Brass 2000 to future success

November 10, 2018
Former principal players of Youth Brass 2000 have returned this weekend to help inspire the current line-up to further success.


pERTH

The magic of Marzella adds to attractions at Scottish Festival of Brass weekends

November 10, 2018
Free workshops by Katrina Marzella and a magician are part of the attractions over the next couple of weekends of the


Sam Harrison

Elland gain a five grand boost as they edge towards Montreux target

November 10, 2018
Elland Silver Band has received a grant of £5,000 as their fund raising gains momentum towards the European Youth Championships in Montreux next year.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke look for tuba

November 10, 2018
Black Dyke is looking to appoint a Eb tuba player — so if you are interested you need to get in touch.


hands

Tilbury future in hands of Stokes

November 10, 2018
The Tilbury Band has announced the appointment of the experienced David Stokes as their new MD.


Dutch Open

Dutch invites sought for 2019

November 10, 2018
The 2019 Dutch Open is looking for bands to make the trip to Drachten in June 2019.


Concord

Report & Results: 2018 Danish Championship

November 10, 2018
Concord secures hat-trick of National titles in Aarhus to secure European trip to Montreux.


State

State of Play: Episode 1

November 10, 2018
First in a new series talking about some of the most relevant issues facing the banding world...


Adjudication

Finding out more about the Salford brass band archives

November 09, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Phil Boardman about some of the gems of brass banding history that can found in the archives at the University of Salford.


Simon Kerwin

Death of Simon Kerwin

November 09, 2018
The brass banding world has been saddened to hear of the death of the popular composer, conductor and tuba artist Simon Kerwin.


cOMPOSERS

EBBA deadline looms for composers

November 09, 2018
The closing date for the 7th European Composers Competition is fast looming — so if you want to enter, get scribbling with your application...


Bandsafe

BandSafe initiative showcased at NSPCC

November 09, 2018
The important BandSafe initiative, which now forms a central part of Brass Bands England's core delivery strategy has been showcased to representatives at the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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