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Raft of Medusa

Superbrass Saturday: The Raft of Medusa (Gareth Wood)

January 04, 2025
A fantastic cornet and trombone duet for players to get their teeth stuck into for the New Year.


British Open Championships

British Open confirms player rule amendment

January 04, 2025
There has been a small amendment made to the player eligibility rules for UK bands competing in the Spring Festival and British Open.


the cooperation band

the cooperation band heads Scottish Band of the Year accolades

January 04, 2025
the cooperation band has been crowned Scottish Band of the Year with section awards claimed by Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Perthshire Brass and Buckhaven & Methil Miners.


EIBBWS

Winter success for Elgar Summer School

January 04, 2025
The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.


Marathon Brass

Marathon man Smith spearheads new fund raising target

January 04, 2025
Ben Smith is taking to the road and to the rostrum for a fund raising campaign close to his heart.


Fodens Band

World Rankings — End of year update

January 03, 2025
A year in review as Foden's cling to the top spot for a second year in a row whilst Treize Etoiles and Flowers power up the rankings list in a remarkable 2024 contesting season.


thecooperation band

coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...

January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.


kERKRADE

Youth additions to WMC

January 02, 2025
The World Music Contest in Kerkrade will include a new Youth band competition and a return of its World Youth Brass Band.


Brighouse

Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace

January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.


VLAMO

VLAMO to host first Belgian National Youth Band course

January 02, 2025
Luc Vertommen and Wim Lauryssen will llead Belgian Youth on first course in April.


Boxted

New Year honour for Boxted stalwart

January 02, 2025
91 year old John Polley of Boxted Methodist Silver Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List


Wobplay

Wobplay adds to New Year attractions

January 02, 2025
The leading media platform has been adding more great music for people to enjoy.


Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode is now out

January 02, 2025
New Year resolutions are the order of the day with Sandy, Simon and guests Andi Cook and Andrew Baker.


Charlie Farren

Farren to call the Shotts

January 02, 2025
The experienced Charlie Farren takes the baton with Shotts St Patrick's Band.


IBBSS

Look forward to sun, sea and music making at the IBBSS

December 31, 2024
Players from around the world have already booked their place in the Swansea sun on the International Brass Band Summer School Course.


Katrina

Katrina Marzella-Wheeler happy to be dropped for coop

December 31, 2024
The principal conductor of the cooperation band is leading the fund raising for Stavanger with an Australian bungee jump.


Drighlngton

New Year brings new MD at Drighlington

December 31, 2024
James McFadyen is the new MD at Drighlington Band


Black Dyke

Black Dyke round off year with annual awards

December 31, 2024
The Yorkshire Champion has handed out its annual awards at its recent Huddersfield Town Hall concert


Brassing Around

Final prep in place for Brassing Around Gala Concert

December 31, 2024
Players from several top bands will be supporting the fund raising efforts for the work of Brassing Around this Saturday.


SBBA

Scots decline Kapitol proposals

December 30, 2024
The Scottish Brass Band Association will not implement borrowed player changes for Scottish Championships.


Santa Walk

Shirland's Santa cheer

December 30, 2024
Five talented young players enjoyed finding a National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain invitation in their Xmas stockings this year.


Halifax Festival

Youth showcase at Halifax Minster

December 30, 2024
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble adds to the youth showcase at Halifax Minster in February.


gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25, 2024
The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25, 2024
So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25, 2024
These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.




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.


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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