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Darebin

Report & Results: 2016 Victoria State Championship

August 19, 2016
Darebin City Brass — Preston Band make it four in a row by claiming the Victoria State Championship under Andrew Snell's direction.


Music exam savings

What a result for student deals at John Packer

August 18, 2016
There is a fantastic special saving to be enjoyed by music exam students — starting on the day that they find out their results!


Tredegar

Report & Results: 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 02, 2016
Tredegar head the list of winners in Abergavenny with National titles also heading home with Deiniolen, Usk and Royal Oakeley Silver.


Lourdes

Report & Results: 2016 South of Ireland Championships

July 24, 2016
United Ireland as Lourdes Brass claim a brilliant double in Clonakilty.


Shirebrook

Report & Results: 2016 Shirebrook Entertainment

July 24, 2016
In-form Enderby defend their Shirebrook Entertainment title in fine fashion


David Bremner Wellington Brass

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand National Championships

July 16, 2016
Wellington Brass fire a 11,530 mile warning shot towards Symphony Hall after claiming a fourth New Zealand National 'Triumph' in Napier.


Champions

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand Champion of Champions Solo Competition

July 14, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox reports from the Blue Riband solo event of the New Zealand Championships in Napier and talks to Rachel Thomas — the newly crowned 2016 Champion of Champions.


Phillip Johnston

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand Invitation Slow Melody

July 14, 2016
Virtuoso tuba player Phillip Johnston claims the first major solo title of the New Zealand Championships in Napier.


wINGATES

Report & Results: 2016 Brighouse Festival of Brass

July 05, 2016
Wingates carries on its fine 2016 contesting form with a clear cut march and hymn tune victory at Brighouse.


contest

Report & Results: 2016 DCBBA Picnic in the Park Entertainment Contest

July 05, 2016
Plenty of fine entertainment on show as Durham Miners Association, Ferryhill Town and Houghton Area Youth claim the prizes from adjudicator Alan Fernie.


Pottery Trophy

Report & Results: 2016 Denby Pottery Village Contest

June 29, 2016
Kibworth fill up the ceramic winner's pot after a great day of entertainment at the Denby Pottery Village Contest.


Ohio

Report & Results: 2016 Ohio Brass Festival

June 28, 2016
Central Ohio enjoy the musical sunshine as they reclaim Ohio Brass Festival title.


Luke Barker

Report & Results: 2016 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival

June 27, 2016
Talented performers battle for the honours at the 7th annual Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival.


St Dennis

Report & Results: 2016 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 20, 2016
St Dennis leads the way in Bugle as they take the Royal Trophy home with them for a 30th time.


Hepworth

Report & Results: 2016 Morley March & Hymn Tune

June 20, 2016
Here comes the sun — and cash — as Hepworth fill their marching and hymn tune boots at Morley.


Contest

Report & Results: 2016 Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble

June 20, 2016
There was a great day of music making


Whitburn

Report & Results: 2016 West Lothian Challenge

June 17, 2016
Whitburn make space for another top prize in their trophy cabinet with victory at the West Lothian Challenge.


Paul Hughes

Report & Results: 2016 Newtown March & Hymn Tune contest

June 15, 2016
Llanrug march away with the silverware despite the rain in mid-Wales on the weekend.


Dutch Open

Report & Results: 2016 Dutch Open Championships

June 11, 2016
The Dutch Open Championships has been taking place in Drachten with Brass Band Rijnmond, Pro Rege Heerenveen and Brass Band Schoonhoven B claiming the sections titles.


Ripon Entertainment

Report & Results: 2016 Ripon Cathedral Entertainment

June 09, 2016
Tewit Youth produce brilliant entertainment to claim the silverware ahead of senior rivals at Ripon Cathedral.


Bon Accord

Report & Results: 2016 Northern Counties BBA Entertainment

June 09, 2016
Bon Accord claim an entertainment hat-trick as they scoop up the prizes in Kinross on the weekend.


Flowers

Report & Results: 2016 French Open

June 08, 2016
Flowers break the Da Vinci code to claim French Open title in Amboise with section wins for Lockwood, Amersfoort, Brass Berry and Brass Band Oceane.


Greater GWENT

Report & Results: 2016 Youth Band Cymru

May 30, 2016
Greater Gwent show that brass is best in taking the Youth Band Cymru title under the baton of Gareth Ritter.


Virtuosi GUS

Report & Results: 2016 All England Masters International Championship

May 29, 2016
Virtuosi GUS make it a Masters double by gaining top marks on Cambridge Variations exam paper at Kettering.


Band Cymru

Report & Results: 2016 Band Cymru

May 25, 2016
Tredegar scoop £10,000 first prize in taking Band Cymru title live on air.




Tewit Youth

Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere

September 12 • Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film


NYBBGB

Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB

September 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.


bbe England

Restructuring at BBE as funding challenges tighten

September 12 • There have been job losses and restructuring of roles at Brass Bands England as the funding landscape produces extensive challenges for the future.


RBC

Audition process starts at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

September 12 • If you are looking to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2026 then auditions are being held this November.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


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


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


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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