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Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

February 15, 2025
The Welsh brass banding community will share in their support of the family and friends of Tylorstown player Angela Westacott at the Welsh Open contest in Newport.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Live and Let Die (McCartney arr. Nathan Deverill)

February 15, 2025
Time to take you back to Roger Moore and Wings in their prime with this cracking bit of James Bond theme music


BBNI

Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast

February 15, 2025
If you are anywhere near Paton Halls in Belfast then pop in and enjoy the BBNI Solo and Ensembles competition.


Dalmellington

Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day

February 15, 2025
The Dalmellington Band will be opening the free doors to its Brass Academy to attract the next generation of young playing talent.


Yorkshire

54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours

February 15, 2025
The line-up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield.


Les Neish

Neish enjoys Argentine connection

February 14, 2025
Les Neish has just returned from a low brass trip to the tubas of Argentina.


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward

February 14, 2025
A year from its formation the UKLBF has 100% commitment in place to get its voice heard in cooperation with decision makers.


bROOKwRIGHT mUSIC

BrookWright Music: Jupiter from 'The Planets' (Holst arr. Andrew Wainwright)

February 14, 2025
A new 10-piece arrangement of Holst's 'Bringer of Jollity' cleverly arranged by Andrew Wainwright.


Neythen

Rotary recital for young baritone star

February 14, 2025
12 year old Neythen Powell-Jones will be enjoying a busy banding and solo weekend next month.


Durahm

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 14, 2025
40 bands will head to Durham for the North of England Regional Championships next month as organisers reveal adjudication teams.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13, 2025
13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13, 2025
The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.


FTBBSS

Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School

February 12, 2025
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.


BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.


Farr

Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales

February 12, 2025
Besson horn star Owen Farr has recorded a new transcription of Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons' to showcase at home and abroad in the coming months.


Fiton

Filton launch player runway

February 12, 2025
Filton Concert Brass reach out into their local area to attract players wishing to be a playing part of the organisation.


Perth

52 bands to take to the stage in Perth for Scottish Championships

February 11, 2025
There is a strong line-up of bands competing to became Scottish Champions in Perth next month as well as book their places in London, Cheltenham and Linz.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (arr. Gavin Lamplough)

February 11, 2025
A wonderful trombone or tenor horn solo to add to any concert programme.




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.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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