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Van Looy

Tredegar add to star quality for National challenge

October 13, 2022
Euphonium virtuoso Glenn Van Looy returns to Tredegar to help with their Hyperlink Albert Hall challenge.


Fodens

Foden's add their own extra hyperlinks

October 13, 2022
Foden's have been inspired by Peter Graham's test-piece to add yet more hyperlinks to their brand new website


Hyperlink

Aldbourne and Flowers open up on Hyperlink

October 13, 2022
If you are in the area of the two West of England representatives then get along and enjoy a sneak preview of the Peter Graham test-piece.


Ian Bousfield

Bousfield to head to York for premiere performance

October 12, 2022
Ian Bousfield will perform in York later this month to give the world premiere of a new work by composer David Lancaster.


Whit Friday

New march competition to support Whit Friday

October 12, 2022
British Bandsman and Pennine Music look to raise funds to support Whit Friday volunteers


Prodige

Prodige Tour stops off in Haddington

October 12, 2022
If you are anywhere near St Mary's Church in Haddington in East Lothian today pop along and find out more about the Prodige range of instruments.


Ben Fuller

Fuller's pride at Cory composition win

October 12, 2022
The talented young American composer Benjamin Fuller has won the 2022 RWCMD Cory Composition prize.


Trombone

Looking for some Moore...

October 12, 2022
It seems yet another trombone has gone missing in the post...


Albert Hall

Wobplay to record all 20 Hyperlinks at Albert Hall

October 12, 2022
You won't miss out on a performance from the National Championships this year thanks to World of Brass.


Tom Hutchinson

Fulham sign Hutchinson for Nationals aperitif

October 12, 2022
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will star with Fulham Brass Band ahead of the National Final this weekend.


British Trombone Society

Trombone Festival heads to Birmingham

October 12, 2022
The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the British Trombone Festival later this month — and you can slide along and be a part of it.


Haverhill

Ten grand boost to Haverhill's National challenge

October 12, 2022
The London & Southern Counties champion has received fantastic support from its local community to make its Albert Hall weekend a memorable one.


Grimethorpe

Picture highlights for Grimethorpe

October 11, 2022
A new commission from Yorkshire artist Joe Scarborough captures the history and successes of Grimethorpe Colliery Band — and fans can buy a copy.


Willebroek

Worldwide response for Willebroek solo contest

October 11, 2022
There has been a great response to the Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition.


nybbw

Welsh retain youthful musical spirit for 40th anniversary

October 11, 2022
There is plenty of talent and great music on show as the National Youth Brass Band of Wales alumni join forces for anniversary concert.


Kingdom Brass

Report & Result: 2022 Fife Charities Contest

October 11, 2022
Kingdom Brass bag a hat-trick as they take the competitive charity on offer in Dunfermline.


Tredeagr

Tredegar sign Young Musician winner

October 11, 2022
The newly crowned BBC Young Musician 2002 award winner.


Prodfe

Prodige tour hits the Scottish roads

October 11, 2022
The Prodige Tour is in Scotland this week, so make sure you get along and find out more.


Foden's

Busy London prep for National Champion

October 11, 2022
Foden's to make hyperlinks in Sandbach and London with a little Swiss help on hand.


jAGUAR

New name change for Jaguar Land Rover Band

October 11, 2022
Midlands top section outfit is rebadged to become Brass Band of Central England as 20 year sponsorship link comes to an end.


PLC

PLC take over at Roberts Bakery

October 11, 2022
Mike Jones becomes the new interim resident conductor at Roberts Bakery Band as Paul Lovatt-Cooper takes decision to stand down.


Gala

Cory look forward to London and Luzern

October 11, 2022
The European Champion builds towards appearances in London and Luzern as they hold their Hyperlink open rehearsal ahead of their National Championship challenge.


Ratby

Ratby open Hyperlink to London

October 11, 2022
Ratby Co-operative Band will be showcasing their Hyperlink preparations ahead of their trip to the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Leeds

Carlton Main to open Morley concert series

October 10, 2022
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery will open the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series at Morley Town Hall later this month.


Mental Health

World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022
The importance of raising awareness and advocacy for mental health and well-being has been championed through the focus of brass bands by Gavin Higgins and Tabby Kerwin on Radio 3.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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