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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


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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.


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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.


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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...


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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


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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


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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...


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.




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Results: 2026 Dutch National Championships

October 23 • There are victories for and Koperensemble de Waldsang and UDI Brass Band Oosternijkerk on the first day of competition in Utrecht.


Black Dyke

Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury

October 23 • Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.


Dutch National Championships

Countdown to Dutch National Championships

October 21 • Go to our special live page of coverage from the 2026 Dutch National Championships which start at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht this afternoon.


Hands up

Audition call for Scottish Youth

October 21 • Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 23 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Redbridge Brass Band

Saturday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - Aireborough Rotary Club Annual Charity Concert

Sunday 25 October • Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon LS19 7PP


Dobcross Silver Band - Tintwistle Band

Sunday 25 October • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Cliff Hardie Big Band

Thursday 29 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Northop Silver Band

October 22 • PERCUSSION PLAYER - We are a Championship Section competing band based in North East Wales. The band are friendly and ambitious, with an active contest and concert diary.


Cambrian Brass

October 22 • 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.


West Yorkshire Police Band

October 22 • BBb bass and back row cornets are sought to complete our line-up. We are a well supported band with a unique calendar of events including foreign travel. We rehearse at Carr Gate nr Wakefield on Mondays and Thursdays.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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