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Jenkins

New lead at Blaenavon

September 24, 2021
Dr Christian Jenkins will spearhead the exciting musical developments at Blaenavon Town Band.


David Langley

Dubai bound for Blaenavon MD

July 26, 2021
Conductor David Langley is to start a new chapter of his career in Dubai.


Davis Langley

From bass to baton for Langley at Blaenavon

December 06, 2017
David Langley has become the new MD at Blaenavon Band — rounding off a musical journey that started aged 7 on BBb tuba...


Blaenavon Town Band

Family returnee set to help Blaenavon

February 16, 2017
Blaenavon Town Band has welcomed back their former euph player to help the with their Area challenge.


Eleri Miles

Miles and upon Miles of talent at Blaenavon

October 13, 2016
An infusion of home grown talent boosts Blaenavon's ranks ahead of Welsh League challenge.


Ethan Corcoran

Family ties continue at Blaenavon

September 15, 2016
A family connection that stretches back to 1940 is extended with latest trombone signing at Blaenavon.


Hands

Blaenavon gain new lead with Turner appointment

September 09, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has announced the appointment of Lynne Turner as their new MD.


Krishnan Church

Blaenavon increase Church goers

August 14, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has increased its quota of Church goers with the signing of a new solo horn player.


Ice bucket challenge

Ice Bucket challenge comes to Blaenavon

August 20, 2014
If you do wish to raise money for charity then by all accounts this is one way of doing it...


Blaenavon

New signings boost Blaenavon

February 01, 2014
A new quartet of signings boost Blaenavon ahead of Welsh Area.


Blaenavon Town Band

New MD at Blaenavon

September 29, 2013
James Jones becomes the new MD at Blaenavon.


Dave Langley

University posting for Langley

April 08, 2013
Rising Welsh conducting star set to lead Cardiff University Brass Band.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon revival continues with top sop

March 08, 2013
The upturn in fortunes for the band from the Welsh World Heritage town continues with the appointment of a new soprano player and CD release.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon player

October 03, 2011
The death has been announced of Blaenavon euphonium player Leighton Evans.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

April 26, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Roy Parsons one of the most respected players and conductors in South Wales banding.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon raises charity funds

February 01, 2011
Two fine charities benefit from Blaenavon remembering a popular former member.


Blaenavon

New direction at Blaenavon

November 13, 2009
There is a new musical direction at Blaenavon — all in time for the last Welsh League contest of the year in their home town too.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

July 09, 2009
The death of Blaenavon trombonist Martin Adams has been announced.


Heritage stars at Blaenavon

August 04, 2008
There is a new breed of young heritage players in Blaenavon it seems...


Price

Price is right at Blaenavon

January 23, 2008
Lyndon Price is the new MD at Blaenavon Town Band.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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