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4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

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

February 17, 2025


French National Championship

Results: 2025 French National Championships

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.

February 17, 2025


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.

February 17, 2025


uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff

February 16, 2025


Ebbw Valley

Report & Result: 2025 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

Ebbw Valley are crowned hat-trick of winners in Newport.

February 16, 2025


RNCM

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts to enjoy on Wobplay

The concerts from Foden's, Athena Brass and Tredegar can now be enjoyed in full on the Wobplay media planform.

February 15, 2025


Angela Westcott

Death of Angela Westacott

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.

February 15, 2025


Superbrass

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

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

February 15, 2025


BBNI

Soloists and ensembles on show in Belfast

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

February 15, 2025


Dalmellington

Dalmellington looks to attract next generation with Come and Try day

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

February 15, 2025


Yorkshire

54 bands to battle for Yorkshire Area honours

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

February 15, 2025


Les Neish

Neish enjoys Argentine connection

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

February 14, 2025


Forum

UK Leading Bands Forum commits to carrying its voice forward

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

February 14, 2025


bROOKwRIGHT mUSIC

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

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

February 14, 2025


Neythen

Rotary recital for young baritone star

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

February 14, 2025


Durahm

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

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

February 14, 2025


Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

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

February 13, 2025


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

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

February 13, 2025


4BR Podcast

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

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.

February 12, 2025


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

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.

February 12, 2025


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

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.

February 12, 2025


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

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

February 12, 2025


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

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

February 12, 2025


FTBBSS

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

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

February 12, 2025


BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire

February 12, 2025




4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast: Episode 2

February 17 • 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 • 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.


Marsden Silver

Report & Results: 2025 NEMBBA Contest

February 17 • Pre-regional boosts for Marsden, Lindley, Barnsley Brass, Rode Hall Silver and Matlock as Long Eaton's youngsters also enjoy their spotlight moment.


uNIbrass

Results: 2025 UniBrass Championships

February 16 • The students of University of Birmingham and Universities of Sheffield & Sheffield Hallam claim the UniBrass Trophy and Shield honours in Cardiff


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 13 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables) needs a TENOR HORN for the regional contest in Stevenage on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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