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Steve PJ

Half century return for Steve Pritchard-Jones

February 05, 2025
Steve Pritchard-Jones returns to Porthywaen Silver Band half a century after he first started his musical journey with them.


Area test pieces

Spennymoor to host Regional showcase

February 05, 2025
Four bands will showcase the Area test-pieces they will perform before the big day in Durham


Bergen beckons

Bergen ready for National challengers

February 05, 2025
80 bands are lined up to compete at the Norwegian National Championships this weekend — and 4BR will be there to bring you the action as it unfolds.


BBEngland

Job opportunities on offer at BBE

February 05, 2025
Brass Bands England is looking for a Learning Coordinator and someone to fill a Contract for Services: Safeguarding role.


Holland and Renshaw

Iles and Mortimer Medals for Holland and Renshaw

February 05, 2025
The outstanding service to the brass band movement of conductors Paul Holland and Louise Renshaw will be marked with the presentation of the Iles Medal and Mortimer Medals.


Peter Moore

Moore ready to Shift

February 05, 2025
The much anticipated new solo CD from trombone virtuoso Peter Moore will be released on 21st March.


oplayer

Gilchrist provides milestone moment for Whitburn

February 05, 2025
The long term strategy of developing playing talent from the very first notes is has paid off in brass for Whitburn with the signing of 19 year old Ross Gilchrist


Gareth Ritter

Ritter resigns from conducting roles

February 05, 2025
Gareth Ritter has resigned from his conducting roles with Ebbw Valley Brass and Lydbrook Bands.


Fairey

Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey

February 05, 2025
There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.


Rothwell Temperance

New principal at Rothwell

February 05, 2025
The experienced Maria Beazer will help spearhead Rothwell Temperance's Yorkshire Area challenge in Huddersfield next month.


wEBBA

Torquay adjudication teams confirmed

February 05, 2025
The pairings who will compare and contrast the National Championship qualification hopes of bands in the West of England have been announced.


Peter Bassano

Death of Peter Bassano

February 05, 2025
The death has been announced of the conductor, trombonist, author and academic, Peter Bassano.


4BR

4BR Review podcast: Episode 1

February 03, 2025
4BR launches a new YouTube review series with opinions and views on what is going on in the brass band world.


Sevange

78 bands to test their qualifying skills at Stevenage

February 03, 2025
There are big fields of contenders for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championship.


Desford

Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour

February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.


Mark Glover

No tariff barrier Glover US performance

February 03, 2025
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.


course

Full house of delegates on this year's Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

February 03, 2025
A reserve list is opened as attractions boost demand for places.


Welsh Open

Full day of entertainment ahead at Welsh Open

February 03, 2025
13 bands will provide the brass band entertainment at the forthcoming Welsh Open Championship in Newport.


Tewkesbury

Cornet prodige to enjoy 4BR Xmas Quiz prize

February 03, 2025
A young Tewkesbury Training Band player will enjoy her development thanks to the brains of the 4BR Quiz winner.


BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 01, 2025
The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 01, 2025
There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 01, 2025
Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 01, 2025
If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Corry

Corry to make Swiss reconnection

February 01, 2025
The MD of 1st Old Boys Band will head to Switzerland to meet up with old friends for some light and shadow music making.


Dysart

SBBA offers support to Foodbank initiative

February 01, 2025
The Scottish Brass Band Association is hoping that bands across the nation will help support local foodbanks in their communities again this year.




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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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