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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.


Katrina Marzella

Marzella magic boost for youngest Lions

October 25, 2012
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is to work with the youngsters of the Lions Youth Beginner's Band.


Fodens

Foden's help feed the Lions

April 02, 2012
Foden's help to feed the appetites of ravenous musical Lions.




Bandamonium

Bigger and better Bandamonium promised in Devon

April 25 • 15 bands have already signed up to perform at this year's Bandamonium event around the picturesque villages of West Devon.


Trombone Society

Troms to head to Durham

April 25 • The British Trombone Society will host its annual Trombone Day NorthEast in Durham next month


Tameside

Tameside Whit Friday announces contest details

April 25 • There are ten contest venues on the Tameside Whit Friday circuit this year for bands to try and claim a share of the prize money pots.


SEWBBA

Welsh League contest rescheduled to November

April 25 • There is a new date for the SEWBBA Tonyrefail contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Sherborne Town Band

April 24 • Exciting opertunity for a principal cornet player to lead our friendly band. We also would be excited to hear from percussionists with experience in tuned percussion and kit. We are currently in the Championship section and have a busy schedule in 2024.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 24 • We have lots of cornets and horns but a little thin in the bottom end. Our players are happy to move around to help new players join the band, if you play baritone, euph or bass please give us a try. We rehearse every Sunday and Thursday at 7.30pm


Mereside Brass

April 23 • MERESIDE BRASS (Rudheath,Northwich) are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET & a 2nd EUPH to complete our line up. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and band social events and enjoy occasional contests. Come and give us a try!


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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