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Brighouse

All diversions lead to Brighouse

February 26, 2025
If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.


Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25, 2025
A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships

February 23, 2025
It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21, 2025
The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21, 2025
John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21, 2025
The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod from the judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Easington

Easington look to claim a double number 1

February 21, 2025
Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.


UPROAR

Roche part of Welsh UPROAR

February 21, 2025
Composer David John Roche will be bringing his latest composition to smaller venues around ales as part of an UPROAR performance.


Test pieces

Set work delight for Euro publishers

February 21, 2025
The four new works featured at the Europeans in Stavanger will be available to study and then perform across the world.


ConsTest

ConsTest draw announced

February 21, 2025
You can now purchase your tickets for the popular ConsTest contest in Birmingham in April.


Brian Buckley

Funeral of C Brian Buckley

February 21, 2025
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.


McGee

A revitalised River Thames inspires Welsh composer to success

February 20, 2025
A work inspired by the revitalisation of the River Thames sees Alex Scaife-McGee claim composition award.


Grimethorpe

New quartet adds experience to Grimethorpe Area challenge

February 20, 2025
Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost, Andy Holmes and Paul Argyle add talent to go with the experience for Grimethorpe Yorkshire Area challenge.


Doodles

Area challenges a Doodle

February 20, 2025
Dave Houghton will be bringing his mouthpiece services to the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool this weekend.


Coalburn

Coalburn celebrate inclusive progress

February 20, 2025
From beginners to the seniors, the Coalburn Band organisation has had plenty to celebrate in the past 12 months.


Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin contest open for entries

February 20, 2025
There is a generous prize pot on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup Contest in July — with the event now open for entries.


SWBBA

Workshop success in South West

February 20, 2025
Adam Bokaris, Christopher and Stephanie Binns led the delegates at the annual SWBBA Mid-Winter workshop.


Chiswick

Chiswick spotlight on brass

February 20, 2025
There will be plenty to enjoy at the Chiswick Brass Festival this weekend.


Milton Keynes

Key appointment at Milton Keynes for 2025 season

February 20, 2025
Milton Keynes Brass has welcomed the arrival of the experienced trio of Neil Brownless, Ben Smith and John Kinsella.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 20, 2025
There is a great programme to enjoy with Martin Upfold this weekend.


Works

Transitions and dualities to test European contenders

February 19, 2025
EBBA has released further details of the works by Norwegian composers Fredrick Schjelderup and Ingebjorg Vilhelmsen that will face the bands in the Championship and Challenge Sections in Stavanger.


Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

February 19, 2025
Works inspired by the Nordic landscape and activities will challenge the competitors at the European Youth Championships in Stavanger.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

February 17, 2025
The second episode is now out with at look at what has been, and what is going on in the banding world.


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

February 17, 2025
Haut-de-France claims a fifth consecutive French National title in Metz, with section wins for Brass Band De Gones, Brass Band Musicalis Algrange, Brass Band Lorient Bretagne Sud and Brass Band Brassaventure.




Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

May 5 • If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

May 5 • Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

May 4 • The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.


British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 3 • Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Glossop Old Band

May 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


East London Brass

May 5 • Solo Cornet: fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Chinnor Silver

May 5 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (11th) at 11am and welcome players of all abilities.. Come and enjoy a relaxed rehearsal mixed genres of music with some very friendly folks with tea and cake. It does not impact your own band and its free


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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