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Lions Youth

Lions Youth honour remarkable Gardener

July 14, 2026
Nearly 40 years of incredible volunteer service and dedication has been marked by the Lions Youth Band organisation.


Lions Youth

Lions Youth hits 35 years of age

October 09, 2024
There will be plenty to celebrate as Lions Youth Brass reaches 35 years of age next month — and everyone is welcome.


Cross

Funeral details announced for Nigel Birch

January 31, 2023
The funeral arrangements for the popular Lions Youth Band conductor Nigel Birch have been announced.


Nigel

Death of Nigel Birch

January 21, 2023
The death has been announced of the inspirational youth band conductor, Nigel Birch.


Tom Hancock

Hancock takes last bow after 25 years of outstanding service

July 24, 2022
A quarter of a century of inspirational playing and conducting with the Lions Youth organisation reaches its last chord for Tom Hancock.


Brighouse

Lions ready to roar at Brighouse

June 08, 2019
The annual Brighouse & District Lions Brass Festival takes place next month.


Lions Beginners

Interview with Lions Beginner Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Megan Bousfield and members of Lions Beginner Band at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions Youth

Interview with Lions Youth Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Nigel Birch and members of Lions Youth Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions

Interview with Lions Junior Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Tom Hancock and members of Lions Junior Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions Youth

Double boost for Lion Kings

February 15, 2019
A great day of military tuition by The Band of the King's Division and a grand's worth of sponsorship has given Lions Youth a great boost ahead of their Montreux European appearance.


Lions

Lions Youth hit Montreux target

January 31, 2019
The Lions Youth Band is getting ever closer to the European Youth Band Championships after they reach their initial £25,000 fund-raising target.


Lions

Foden's stars make Lions roar

January 08, 2019
A team from Foden's Band has helped the youngsters of Lions Youth Band roar into New Year life...


Lions

Lions Youth take Montreux aim

January 05, 2019
Lions Youth Band has started its musical preparations for its trip to the European Youth Band Championships in April — with a little help from the stars at Foden's Band


Lions Youth Band

Lions gain financial boost to Montreux

November 21, 2018
The youngsters of Lions Youth Band are getting closer to their musical and financial target of Montreux next May


Lions Youth Brass

Report & Results: 2016 Lions Youth Slow Melody

December 13, 2016
There was plenty of amazing young talent on show in Sandbach recently — including a couple of welcome visitors from south Wales...


Lions

Lions link up with Foden's stars

March 18, 2015
The Lions Youth Band has linked up once more with the stars form Foden's Band as they prepare for their appearance at the National Youth Championships in Manchester.


Lions Youth

Young Lions set to roar

November 19, 2014
The young Lions Youth players are set to take to the stage for their annual Slow Melody contest later this month.


Low Tones

Low tones for high hopes for Lions Youth

November 13, 2014
Some great inspirational low tone work aims to help Lions Junior Brass reach the heights at Leicester.


Lions Youth players

Young Lions continue to roar to success

April 18, 2014
The Lions Youth Brass organisation continues to enjoy a wonderful contesting time in 2014...


Lions Youth

Young Lions set to roar

November 08, 2013
Over 100 players of the Lions Youth Band are set to find out who is the leader of the pack at their forthcoming slow melody contest.


Lions Youth

Foden's get the Lions scores

March 21, 2013
Double champions presented with signed scores of their famous wins in a highly productive workshop day with Lions Youth Brass.


Glyn Williams

Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

January 31, 2013
Young Lions set to roar with new instruments provided by Glyn Williams.


Lions Youth

Hungry Lions gobble up workshop help

January 30, 2013
The talented youngsters of Lions Junior Brass have been gobbling up all the help they can as they prepare for the National Youth Championships in Manchester.


Lions Youth

Lions team up with Double champions

January 08, 2013
Lions Youth team up with the new 4BR Band of the Year for next major recording project.


Lions Youth

Lions get ready for youthful roar

November 30, 2012
The annual Lions Youth Brass Slow Melody Contest takes place this weekend.




Bedworth

Midlands Area confirm 2027 judges

November 2 • The adjudication teams for the 2027 Midlands Regional Championships have been announced.


Marsden

Marsden able to continue to honour lost lives

November 1 • Marsden Silver Prize Band's historic bass drum has been restored from flood damage to ensure the sacrifice of those lost in conflict is never forgotten,


Eikanger

Eikanger continues link with youth

November 1 • The Siddis champion has been continuing its inspirational links with youth bands and organisations in its Bergen region.


Cornelian Parker

Perpetual Canon seen but not heard in Wellington

November 1 • Cornelia Parker's celebrated art installation is currently on display in New Zealand.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires a percussionist. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires an Eb bass player. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Cambrian Brass

November 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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