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Perth Concert Hall

Report & Result: 2021 Besson Scottish Open

November 27, 2021
A Gallery full of outstanding musical portraits sees Whitburn claim the Scottish Open title for a seventh successive year.


Yorkshrie

Yorkshire Youth continues reinvigorated progress

November 26, 2021
The Yorkshire Youth Band has met up again to showcase their progress and enhance their skill sets under the team of Black Dyke Band stars.


Besson

Checking the quality...

November 26, 2021
Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been testing the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets to come off the production line in Germany.


Signings

Quintet of key signings for Dobcross

November 26, 2021
Dobcross Silver Band has welcome five new players to the ranks as they look forward to the 2022 contesting season.


BYBA

Youth entries set to battle for honours

November 26, 2021
There is solo and ensemble playing from a slightly different musical genre to enjoy this weekend from the comfort of your home.


Edward Gregson

Gregson to sign copies of World Rejoicing at Swiss Nationals

November 26, 2021
The composer of the top section set-test will be on hand to sign copies of the study score of his work which will help decide which band becomes Swiss National Champion this year.


Cory

Enjoy all the Treasures of Brass in Concert

November 25, 2021
You can enjoy all the action from the Brass in Concert Championships once again thanks to the wobplay.com recording platform


Wantage

New recruits for Wantage

November 25, 2021
The experienced duo of Lucas Wong and Lizzie Findley join the ranks of Championship Section Wantage Silver Band.


Brett Baker

International flavour to Yorkshire Trombone Day

November 25, 2021
The first Yorkshire Trombone Day attracted delegates from far and wide.


Stravinki

Swiss rejoice at National return

November 25, 2021
The Swiss National Championships will take place in Montreux this weekend.


Culture

Belgian National Championships cancelled

November 25, 2021
Increased concerns over Covid-19 have led to the cancellation of this weekend's Belgian National Championships.


Scottish

Bands set for Scottish Festival of Brass

November 25, 2021
There will be two days of great contesting action in Perth on the weekend as bands lock musical horns to try and claim the Scottish Open and Band Supplies Scottish Challenge titles.


Capstaff

Get your Musica De Los Muertos for free...

November 25, 2021
If you are looking to entertain your concert audiences with something a bit different and free then Jack Capstaff's award winning entertainment set is just the ticket...


Codi

Welsh music creators sought

November 25, 2021
A brace of new projects will look to enhance creative pathways for composers and music creators in Wales.


Palanga

Live music making rises like a Phoenix in Palanga

November 25, 2021
The Lithuanian Wind Band Championships and Mnozil Brass herald a step back towards more live music making in Palanga.


sbba

SBBA heads on-line for AGM & Learning Festival

November 25, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association Annual General Meeting and Learning Festival will be held on-line in January next year.


Higham

Farr and wide enjoy Higham Hall music making

November 25, 2021
Besson star Owen Farr led delegates on a great weekend of music making in Cumbria.


wALLACE

Her Majesty's Medal for Music awarded to John Wallace CBE

November 24, 2021
The renowned Scottish trumpet player, educator, composer and arts leader is to be the recipient of the Her Majesty's Medal for Music.


Fodens Pub

Festive cheer from Foden's

November 24, 2021
Three classic Christmas carols in fantastic new arrangements from John Barber and Foden's Band.


Rainford

Rainford forced to withdraw from Scottish Open

November 24, 2021
The North West contender has been forced to withdraw from the event in Perth due to Covid-19 issues.


kIRSTY aBBOTTS

Hammonds boost as Abbotts take top role

November 24, 2021
Hammonds Band has been further boosted by the appointment of Kirsty Abbotts as their new principal cornet.


Aobba

New quartet joins Adjudication Association

November 24, 2021
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has welcomed four new additions to their ranks.


Birmingham

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to play key role to unlock talent

November 24, 2021
'Fair and Inclusive Classical Music' project aims to find a new stream of talent to enjoy an emerging career in classical music.


Concord

Result: 2021 Danish National Championship

November 22, 2021
Concord sets flight path to European after successful title defence.


Sage Gateshead

Report & Result: 2021 Brass in Concert Championship

November 20, 2021
Cory take all the treasure once more to confirm their position as masters of the high seas of entertainment.




Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Player

2025 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 — but one player was the shining star of them all.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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