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Sovereign

Gifford's lead at Sovereign closes

October 09, 2024
The successful musical partnership between Sovereign Brass and MD Alan Gifford has come to an end.


Sovereign

Sovereign makes global composer connection

November 02, 2023
Sovereign Brass has announced the appointment of New Zealander Fendall Hill as their new Associate Composer.


sOVEEIGN

Lithuanian help for Sovereign

September 15, 2023
Sovereign Brass will be boosted by the return of a favourite player determined not to miss out on the chance to play at the National Finals.


Sovereign Brass

Top sop lead to manage Sovereign

July 25, 2023
Soprano player Vicky Flint becomes the new Band Manager at Sovereign Brass.


Soveeign Brass

Sovereign benefits from Royal connections

May 02, 2023
Midlands First Section Regional Champion is one of many bands to benefit from the influx of brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire


Sovereign

Lithuanian link boosts Sovereign

November 07, 2022
SPAL Sovereign Brass welcomes the signing of Lithuanian student to their cornet section.


Alan Gifford

Gifford takes Sovereign's rein

August 22, 2022
Alan Gifford has been appointed the new MD at SPAL Sovereign Brass.


Sovereign

Sovereign thrilled at youthful achievement

February 26, 2020
Jennifer Richardson, the youngest member of Sovereign Brass has reached the final of the BrassPass.tv 'Young Brass Award' solo competition.


Sovereign

New tuba signing at Sovereign Brass

February 12, 2020
The talented Callum Davis has been signed by Sovereign Brass in time for the Regional Championships in Bedworth.


Signings

Five new Sovereigns...

January 20, 2020
Sovereign Brass has welcomed a quintet of new signings as they look ahead to the Regional Championships in Bedworth.


Samuel

Samuel to take the helm at Sovereign

December 14, 2019
The experienced Neil Samuel will become the new MD at Sovereign Brass from January 1st.


Sovereign

Wolves at the door for Sovereign Brass

November 28, 2019
Sovereign Brass has found a new rehearsal home — one with a rich brass banding history.


Sovereign

Festive five for Sovereign

November 15, 2019
Members of Sovereign Brass have been helping people get into an early Christmas spending spree in Brum


signing

More Sovereign musical wealth additions

November 14, 2019
The experienced David Webb is the latest addition to the ranks of Sovereign Brass.


Sovereign

Sovereign invests in family talent

November 07, 2019
Sovereign Brass has signed the talented mother and daughter duo of Jane and Jennifer Richardson.


Hands

Sovereign opt for Turner lead for 2020 Area

October 31, 2019
Llwydcoed MD Chris Turner will lead Sovereign Brass at the Midlands Regional Championships.


Sovereihn

New Sovereign looks to future

October 30, 2019
A new management structure and team will spearhead Sovereign Brass as they look to take lead in the Midlands.


Soveign Brass

Lock loaded for principal role

June 02, 2019
Sovereign Brass has appointed the talented Rebekah Lock as their new principal cornet.


Soveeign

Tie or die...(Well not quite)

January 04, 2013
Sovereign Brass needs its neck wear back...


Sovereign

Sovereign brass for air ambulance

October 22, 2010
Sovereign Brass help raise much needed funds for West Midlands Air Ambulance Trust.


peter parkes

Major's delight at Cloudcatcher victory

October 28, 2008
Major Peter Parkes has told 4BR of his delight at conducting Sovereign Brass to victory at Pontins on Sunday.




Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


fUSION

Brass Fluxus — where brass banding meets avant-garde art

January 8 • Regent Brass joins an artistic fusion of Spike Jones, gags, games, Vaudeville, John Cage and Marcel Duchamp.


Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


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


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.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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