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Derwent

Derwent engaged in artistic warp speed

January 18, 2019
Derwent Brass to take a trip through time to bring a cultural message of future value about a historical landscape.


World of Brass radio

Radio: World of Brass

January 18, 2019
John Maines returns with plenty of great brass band music for the New Year...


Desford Colliery

World Rankings — January update

January 17, 2019
Significant moves for the Butlins prizewinners with Desford's victory securing a spot in the top 20.


Eventz

Special offers continue at Eventz

January 17, 2019
The Skegness mood hasn't been lost at Ev-entz — with extended special offers still up for grabs if you are quick...


Hayes

Hayes manual on show at Geneva bandroom

January 17, 2019
Cornet star Jim Hayes will be leading a free masterclass at the Geneva Bandroom in Stockton on Tees this weekend — so why not go along and pick up some tips...


Coalburn

Coalburn teams up for free workshop

January 17, 2019
Coalburn Band has linked up with tuba and percussion stars Harry Cunningham and Paul Judge for a free masterclass day.


Richard Evans

Musical memories for Evans and Foden's

January 17, 2019
The partnership of Richard Evans and Foden's will provide the backdrop for all his great stories, anecdotes and memories...


Owen Farr

Farr to lead workshop at Watership Brass

January 17, 2019
Besson artist Owen Farr will be leading a masterclass in Newbury this weekend.


Stanley

Last minute pub prep available for Preston

January 17, 2019
Bands taking part in the Brass at the Guild contest in Preston later this month can book a rehearsal slot in at the nearby Stanley Arms pub.


Besses

Besses welcome new quartet

January 17, 2019
Besses o' th' Barn has welcomed a quartet of new signings as they look towards their 201st season.


Ramplin

Nieces nice touch of brass band health care...

January 17, 2019
The Ramplin sisters make a welcome return to Long Eaton to help their aunt back on the road to banding health


Daniel Thomas

Thomas takes the baton at Blackburn & Darwen

January 17, 2019
Daniel Thomas returns to his home town band to take over the conducting duties at Blackburn & Darwen.


Enter

Home Valley contest returns again

January 17, 2019
The popular Holme Valley contest will take place in April — so make sure you sign up for the action.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 17, 2019
More fantastic brass band music from across the world to enjoy from Chris Helme in the heartlands of Yorkshire banding...


Radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 17, 2019
Phillip Hunt pays tribute to the great euphonium player Derick Kane — a star performer with the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.


Volunteer

BBE looks for National Youth volunteers

January 17, 2019
If you want to support the next generation of young brass banding talent, then why not volunteer to do your bit at the National Youth Championships?


Birmingham

A4 Quartet set inspiring mark for students

January 15, 2019
The award winning A4 Quartet enjoy a day adjudication and performance at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as the next generation of brass ensembles showcase their impressive credentials.


Ed Culpin

Report & Results: 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: British Open Solo & Quartet

January 13, 2019
As 4BR Editor Iwan Fox reports, there were some outstanding winning performances to be enjoyed in the Intermediate Slow Melody, Senior Solo and Quartet contests in Skegness


Butlins

Report & Results: 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Unregistered & Youth Sections

January 13, 2019
There were super victories to celebrate for Shirland Training and 3BA Academy Band (above) on what was a Sunday afternoon delight in Skegness of brilliant bands and brilliant music making.


Butlins

Report & Result: 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Championship Section

January 13, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox reports on Desford's success in regaining the Mineworkers Championship with a consistent display of high class test-piece and entertainment talents in Skegness.


National Youth

Draw made for 2019 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

January 13, 2019
The draw has been made for the 30 ensembles that will take part in the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.


Butlins

Report & Results: 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: First, Second, Third, Fourth Sections

January 12, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at the Butlins victories for Boarshurst Silver, Shirland Welfare, Raunds Temperance & Tewit Silver as the first contesting silverware of 2019 was decided in Skegness.


A4 BRass Quartet

A4 Quartet set to inspire competition entrants

January 11, 2019
The award winning A4 Quartet will be performing at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as new generation of students look to take their lead...


Banner

Scan for gifts with Musicwearetc

January 11, 2019
Musicwearetc has a great promotion to help your band get their hands on 25 free polo shirts...


Butlins

Butlins ready to entertain the entertainers

January 11, 2019
There are plenty of attractions for young and old at Skegness in addition to the banding competitions.




Seth Hamill

Deep Harmony electronic spark from Hamill

September 5 • A new album that combines bass trombone solos with synthesised and electronic music samples has just been released by soloist Seth Hamill.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke withdraws from Cheltenham

September 5 • A shortage of players forces the Midlands First Section Area champion to withdraw from the National Final at Cheltenham next weekend.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

September 5 • More brass band music from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge as well as details of the Cheltenham National Finals.


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'.


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.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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