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Kippax

Kippax awards recognise service and excellence

January 14, 2021
The successful Yorkshire band has been presenting awards of its own


Brwa

Welsh congratulations on nation's success

January 13, 2021
Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales has offered its congratulations to the nation's bands and musicians in the recent 4BR Awards as it continues to make solid progress towards the future.


GBBA

Replay button for GBBA virtual festival

January 12, 2021
You can enjoy a week of a showcase performances from the recent Gloucestershire Brass Band Association Virtual Festival.


Cory

New dates for Kapitol Cory Online Championships

January 12, 2021
Ongoing concerns over Covid-19 restrictions sees the hugely popular online event push back dates for broadcasting.


Newspapers

Media spotlight falls on UK banding

January 12, 2021
The national media in the UK is taking interest in the plight of brass bands — with the Express and Telegraph following the Daily Mirror is highlighting the movement's challenges.


Brexit

Musicians Union demands explanation of unbelievable EU decision

January 11, 2021
The Musicians Union is demanding that the UK Government explain why it turned down the opportunity to allow performers the chance to gain free permit access to Europe.


New York

Free New York trip on offer tonight!

January 10, 2021
If you want to enjoy a session with the former stars of the low brass section of the New York Phil — then tonight's the night...


Aobba

New approach adds numbers to judges bench

January 10, 2021
The online Annual General Meeting of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators proved a success this weekend


Dutch Open

17 bands signal intentions for Dutch Open

January 10, 2021
If Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines allow, seventeen bands from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany will hopefully take to the stage in Groningen in June.


mONEY

Welsh bands reminded of funding help

January 10, 2021
Welsh bands will be able to apply for funding help to rescue, restore, restart, create, engage and inspire their post Covid-19 playing aspirations.


us flag

2021 North American Championships cancelled

January 10, 2021
The ongoing effects of the Coronavirus pandemic sees the 2021 NABBA event due to be held in Fort Wayne in Indiana cancelled.


Whitburn

Whitburn accolades for players

January 10, 2021
Whitburn Bands presents awards to players who have helped maintain the band's high profile media presence


wobplay

Wobplay adds classic vinyl to platform

January 10, 2021
The Wobplay.com digital platform has started to add restored classic vinyl LPs to its increasing catalogue.


Peter Fraser

Fraser dedication marked with presentation

January 10, 2021
70 years of remarkable service to the Kirkintilloch Band by Peter Fraser MBE has been marked.


Trombone

Back to Basic for bones...

January 08, 2021
Trombone players have the chance to enjoy a weekend of enjoying what they like doing best — thanks to Matt Gee and Josh Cirtina.


bREXIT

Musicians permit plight gains momentum

January 08, 2021
The lack of visa free travel in the EU for professional musicians is starting to make the newspaper headlines.


Whitburn

Brucie bonus for Whitburn

January 06, 2021
The Scottish Open champion enjoys a high profile boost by reuniting with radio presenter Ken Bruce as well as getting a feature mention with Classic FM.


cross

Death of Don Jones

January 06, 2021
Unite the Union Band has announced the death of their respected colleague and tuba player Don Jones.


Morecambe

Bring us sunshine...

January 05, 2021
Wouldn't it have been great if Eric Morecambe could send us 60 million doses of his musical sunshine to keep the nation happy?


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 05, 2021
Plenty of great music to welcome in the New Year with Chris Helme.


Yorkshire Youth

Yorkshire Youth ready to hit the road running

January 04, 2021
Get your musical daps on! There is still a chance to join up with the team at the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band — but you need to be fast


qUIZ

4BR Quiz: Christmas Day quiz winner

January 03, 2021
One lucky person will soon be receiving a Besson Prodige cornet and a bag full of goodies to enjoy.


Jim Trott

MBE Award to Brass for Africa charity founder

January 03, 2021
Jim Trott, the founder and Executive Director of the Brass for Africa charity has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours.


cRWODFUNDER

Mirror provides positive reflection for bands

January 03, 2021
A two page spread article in the Daily Mirror newspaper has shone a positive light on the challenges faced by bands during the current Coronavirus pandemic.


Hurst

Final chord brings brilliant result for carol players

January 03, 2021
The amazing fund raising efforts of teenagers Matthew and Olivia Hurst has raised over £5700 for their local hospice.




John Gillam

John Gillam funeral arrangements

May 12 • The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.


Hold

BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

May 12 • A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.


TNB

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 20

May 12 • More from the Brighouse duo with their individual look at the banding world.


Drogheda

Report & Results: 2026 IABCB Irish National Championships

May 12 • Drogheda and INF Brass claim the brass band section titles at the recent Irish National Championships.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


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


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Hathern Band

May 10 • Due to University placement we require a Bb Bass player- we are a First Section band based at our own band room in the village of Hathern LE12 5LJ Leicestershire (between M1 Jcts 23 & 24) and close to Lougborough and Nottingham Universities


Newstead Brass

May 10 • Newstead Brass are on the lookout for a talented 2nd BARITONE player to join our ambitious and hardworking Nottinghamshire-based Championship Section band.. A rare chance to become part of an ambitious brass band striving for even greater success together.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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