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Perth

Scottish bands prepare for Perth title battles

March 06, 2025
52 bands will take to teh stage to compete for the 130th Scottish Championship title honours.


swbba

Bands ready for Torquay qualification tests

March 06, 2025
There is a full weekend of competitive action to enjoy in Torquay this weekend at the West of England Regional Championships


EBBC

European Championship line-ups confirmed

March 06, 2025
The list of competing bands at the 46th European Championships in Stavanger have been confirmed by EBBA.


Howarth and Musgrave

Howarth and Musgrave tests for conductors

March 06, 2025
Works by Elgar Howarth and Thea Musgrave will test the 10 semi-finalists at this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association (BBCA) Conducting Competition.


Oldroyd

Oldroyd Musical Instruments becomes Area Associate Sponsor

March 06, 2025
Instrument manufacturer supports North of England Regional Championships as Associate Sponsor.


Northop

Northop to negotiate early Diversion ahead of Swansea trip

March 06, 2025
The 2024 First Section National Champion is putting on its open rehearsal ahead of its top section challenge in Swansea .


Onyx

Onyx Brass to help JAM celebrations

March 06, 2025
The acclaimed brass ensemble will be leading the celebrations of the music charity that has supported composers for a quarter of a century.


Brian Eggleshaw

Death of Brian Eggleshaw

March 06, 2025
The death has been announced of the highly respected player, band and contest administrator.


dRUMMERS

Music lovers at advantage for flat sharing

March 06, 2025
A new survey suggests that showing that you have an interest in music could well help you in your search to flat share — although drumming may just put people off...


John Storey

Brighton restarts new recital series with a Storey

March 06, 2025
The new series of Euphonium Recitals hosted by Charley Brighton recently started with guest soloist John Storey


Brassettes

New Brassettes podcast episodes

March 06, 2025
Joanne Behan talks to another brace of leading female brass band musicians from Wales and the USA.


York Eraly Music

Heaven or Hell in York in July

March 06, 2025
The York Early Music Festival this year will feature great artists exploring Gibbons, Vivaldi, Bach and Man's fall from grace...


Guildhall

Cobb, Moore and friends to lead new Guildhall Young Artists

March 06, 2025
A packed day of workshops and competition for aspiring young players is being led by Philip Cobb, Peter Moore and friends at the Guildhall School of Music in April.


Andrew Porter

Porter ends six year Morecambe chapter

March 06, 2025
Andrew Porter has taken the decision to step down from his role as MD at Morecambe Band.


Frairy

Side by side inspiration by Friary

March 06, 2025
A great bit of education outreach sees Friary Brass Band help inspire a potential new generation of brass band players.


Meylemanns

Meylemans to direct World Youth Wind Band

March 06, 2025
Ivan Meylemans will take the baton for the inaugural World Youth Wind Band project in Kekrade this year.


Sale Brass

No more Sale on for Tredrea

March 06, 2025
The three year musical partnership between Sale Brass and MD Jess Tredrea has come to an end.


York

Report & Results: 2025 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 01, 2025
Black Dyke retain their title again as there are section wins for Queensbury Music Centre, South Yorkshire Police, Unite the Union and Barnsley Metropolitan in Huddersfield.


Mead USA

USA acclaim for Mead and Gourlay

February 28, 2025
Steven Mead and James Gourlay were recently invited to perform at the Atlanta Temple Corps of the Salvation Army.


BBWorld

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

February 28, 2025
The latest edition of the leading brass banding magazine is now out and it is packed with articles, features, reviews and opinions.


Yorkshire

Hotels ready for Yorkshire qualifiers

February 28, 2025
The hotel specialists rooms4groups will be ready and waiting to help Yorkshire bands in with their National Final needs.


Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 2: Johnny Thirkell

February 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a musician who has gone from playing soprano with Easington Colliery to sharing the stage with Jamiroquai and David Bowie — and is now offering a new venture in fab surroundings for players to learn how...


Huddersfield

Yorkshire challengers ready for Huddersfield

February 28, 2025
54 bands are putting their final preparations in place ahead of their appearances at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend.


Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker to focus on USA market

February 28, 2025
The mouthpiece manufacturer is looking to build on its presence in the American market place with their trip to the NABBA Championships.


dESFORD

Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East

February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

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


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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