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Barrhead Burgh

Barrhead Burgh hopeful of making contesting return

April 11, 2025
From a low point of just 8 players, the former Scottish Fourth Section champion is now targeting a long awaited return to the contesting fold.


Royal College

Regent's joint explorations at Royal College of Music

April 11, 2025
Regent Brass joins forces with the Santa Monica HS Wind Ensemble and cellist Julian Bliss for a free showcase of works from Sparke and Howarth to Peter Yarde Martin and Kelly-Anne Murphy.


4BR Review

4BR Review podcast: Episode 3

April 10, 2025
The latest 4BR Review is now available with views and opinions to go with the recommendations of all things brass banding.


Video

Video promo training from BBE

April 10, 2025
If you want to enhance your social media footprint then BBE is offering specialised help to make a big impression in time for Brass Band Week.


cONSTEST

Countdown to ConsTest in Birmingham

April 10, 2025
There will be a full day of own-choice action to enjoy at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and at home, this weekend.


Italian Brass Band

Rome welcomes Childs

April 10, 2025
The Black Dyke Director of Music enjoyed a warm welcome in Rome to work with the Italian Brass Band.


Beatles

The Beatles, Bradford and Black Dyke

April 10, 2025
The story of the emergence of The Beatles and their connection to Black Dyke Mills Band has been explored on the 'BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass!' programme.


Creative

Community routes open for creative talents in the Midlands

April 10, 2025
There are opportunities for young creative talents in Graphic Design, Music Technology, Event Production, Film, and Vocal Performance to gain invaluable training.


Colorado

Colorado Quintet claims second NABBA Small Ensemble Crown

April 10, 2025
The Colorado Brass Quintet retained its Small Ensemble National title at the recent NABBA Championships.


gLOSSOP sCHOOL

Old Glossop School players to celebrate former conductor

April 10, 2025
The inspirational Jack Fletcher, the conductor of the Glossop School Band is to be remembered in a special concert.


Vintage Cory

Vintage Cory help raise funds in memory of former players

April 10, 2025
Past members of Cory Band recently got together for a wonderful fun raising tribute to two former much missed players.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Angel Voices (Brian Bowen)

April 10, 2025
A wonderful lyrical soprano cornet solo with a very personal inspiration


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy: Big Chat podcast — Area aftermath

April 10, 2025
The latest podcast from Sandy and Simon sees them chat about the recent Regional Championships and some of the issues that arose from them, as well as other concerns.


Composers

Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards

April 09, 2025
The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.


The awards

Dunfermline quintet presented with SBBA Life Membership

April 09, 2025
Five players who have given over 270 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to the Scottish brass banding movement have been honoured with Life Membership awards.


Jeff Hutcherson

Welsh bands gain essential Safeguarding training

April 08, 2025
20 bands have updated their Safeguarding knowledge with a specialised training seminar supported by the South East Wales Brass Band Association.


The Sounding Board

BBE develops new Sounding Board

April 08, 2025
If you are interested in shaping the future of brass banding then Brass Bands England wants to hear from you and your opinions.


Mossley

Whit Friday football boost for Mossley

April 08, 2025
A great team of volunteer walkers have raised much needed funds to support the Mossley Whit Friday Contest.


Next Step films

Celebrate 1 Year of NXTOD with a free album

April 08, 2025
The brass band media platform celebrates it first anniversary with a free present.


Wychavon and Fodens

Wychavon aims to encourage next generation with Foden's help

April 08, 2025
A free masterclass day with tutors from Foden's Band is being hosted by the Wychavon Festival of Brass.


Hammonds

Hammonds ready for Bantam of the Opera

April 08, 2025
The Hammonds Band will be featured live on Radio 2 this Friday with their performance alongside Bantam of the Opera on the Jeremy Vine Show.


tOM hUTCHINGSON

Hutchinson heads East to entertain

April 08, 2025
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson was the welcome guest soloist with East of England Co-op Band.


Kapitol Promotions

Kapitol at the King's Castle

April 08, 2025
The Directors of Kapitol Promotions were honoured by their invitation to a special event hosted by King Chares III at Windsor Castle.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

April 08, 2025
The opportunity to enjoy plenty of great brass band music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold.


Tredeagr

Summer sun offers open air entertainment in Tredegar

April 08, 2025
One of the longest established series of Park Bandstand concerts in Wales returns this Summer.




Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25 • Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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