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Allen

Primary force receives BBE award

March 31, 2022
Julie Allen MBE has been presented with her Services to Youth Award for inspiring a new generation of players to enjoy music making at Birkwood Primary School.


Trophy

Competing bands and judges announced for European Championships

March 30, 2022
The list of competitors and the judges who will decide their European title fates have been announced.


Cheltenahm

Bands ready for finals stop off in the West

March 29, 2022
63 bands will round off the 2022 National Championship of Great Britain qualification series — with places at London and back in Cheltenham up for grabs.


Brighouse

Brighouse honours volunteer service

March 29, 2022
The dedicated commitment of six Brighouse & Rastrick Band stalwarts was recognised at the band's recent annual concert.


naswu

Spring Festival line-ups announced

March 29, 2022
The list of bands competing at the 2022 Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been announced.


Brass

Trio of bands to help raise funds for Ukraine

March 29, 2022
Three Isle of Wight brass bands will join forces for a special concert to raise funds for the people of Ukraine.


Proms PLayground

BBE relaunches playground initiative

March 29, 2022
The popular #PromsInThePlayground initiative has been relaunched to help bands make local connections with schools in their areas.


Open

Line-up changes at European Championships

March 29, 2022
There will be no Danish Championship representative at the Europeans this year whilst Hebden Bridge comes in to boost the Challenge Section ranks.


Barnett

Barnett formula recognised at Tredegar

March 29, 2022
Tredegar Band has taken the opportunity to show its appreciation of one of its stalwart players.


Northern Counties

Northern Counties contest returns to the Scottish calendar

March 29, 2022
The popular Scottish contest returns to Perth later this year.


Cross

Death of Arnold Tattersfield

March 29, 2022
The death has been announced of one of Yorkshire banding's most popular figures.


Dowdeswell

Interview with Louis Dowdeswell

March 28, 2022
We catch up with the trumpet star to talk about his forthcoming musical collaboration with Cory Band at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham — as well as find out more about his playing background.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2022 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 27, 2022
Youth Brass 2000 leads the award winners at joyful National Championship event in Corby as Elland Silver Training Band and Lions Academy Junior Brass also claim victories.


Treorchy

Treorchy Youth aims to reignite flame of music making

March 27, 2022
After the long Covid-19 break one of the most famous youth bands in Wales is looking to come back stronger than ever...


raf

RAF Music Services to celebrate contribution of women musicians

March 27, 2022
A special event is being held by RAF Music Service to make the contribution of women to over half a century of music making.


wALES

New AGM date for Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales

March 27, 2022
The Annual General Meeting of Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales will now take place on 23rd April.


nybbgb

National Youth looks forward to celebration year

March 25, 2022
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will head to Huddersfield next month to start its inclusive concert series of 70th anniversary celebrations.


Harper

Learning to Lead with Philip Harper

March 25, 2022
Philip Harper is looking forward to meeting conductors with artistic outlooks at the next trio of


gus band

Humphrey signals further youth investment by GUS

March 25, 2022
16 year old Jake Humphrey is the latest investment in youth by the GUS Band.


Jayess

Celebrations continue for Jayess Newbiggin

March 25, 2022
New North of England Third Section champion looks forward to another trip to Cheltenham.


Youth Championships

Youth gets ready for National action

March 25, 2022
The National Youth Championships of Great Britain take place this weekend in Corby with fantastic performances from everyone guaranteed.


Film

Putting the sound to the pictures...

March 25, 2022
There is a great opportunity to join the players of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a day of film and gaming music performances in Bristol.


Bradwell

Musical youth leads Bradwell success

March 24, 2022
The long terms investment in developing home grown players has paid off once again for Bradwell Silver Band.


ODBBA

Composer competition to help celebrate Oxfordshire centenary

March 24, 2022
The centenary of the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association in 2023 is being marked by a special Composer Competition.


Mercer and Barker

Signature success for Williams

March 24, 2022
Cory euph star claims yet another accolade with help of a new signature mouthpiece from Mercer & Barker.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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