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BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

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

February 12, 2025


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

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.

February 12, 2025


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

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

February 12, 2025


Farr

Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales

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.

February 12, 2025


Fiton

Filton launch player runway

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

February 12, 2025


Perth

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

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.

February 11, 2025


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (arr. Gavin Lamplough)

A wonderful trombone or tenor horn solo to add to any concert programme.

February 11, 2025


Flowers

National Champion to lead Area preview collection

Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.

February 11, 2025


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

Join Martin Upfold each week for an hour of great brass band music making — and you can play it on catch up too.

February 11, 2025


Skunkworks

Skunkworks success on Summer Camp

Over 140 worldwide musicians enjoyed a week of great music making and fun in Victoria.

February 11, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass: Percussion

Steve Jones of Cory Band is the guest for this episode to talk all things percussion.

February 11, 2025


Unibrass

BBE headlines UniBrass Championships

Brass Bands England has been announced as the headline support sponsor of the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff this weekend.

February 10, 2025


Dobcross

Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)

Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.

February 10, 2025


Ryan Watkins

Haverhill benefits from Watkins workshop

The Hepworth MD, Ryan Watkins enjoyed his recent trip to work with the Haverhill Band.

February 10, 2025


German Open

German Open open for entries

Domestic and international bands can enter the popular German Open Championships in Warstein-Belecke later this year.

February 10, 2025


Brasettes

Jarvis and Coupland latest Brassettes guests

The latest Brassettes podcasts can now be enjoyed with Jo Behan talking to Carol Jarvis and Jennifer Coupland.

February 10, 2025


City of Bristol

Relaunch sees City of Bristol reach out to the community

The newly relaunched City of Bristol Community Band is offering a great musical experience for payers of all ages and abilities.

February 10, 2025


Slow Meldoy

Report & Results: 2025 Dalmellington Slow Melody Contest

Great support and playing featured in annual Dalmellington slow melody spotlight

February 10, 2025


ODBBA

Pleasing entry for ODDA own choice contest

There will be 36 bands showcasing their regional championship preparations at the ODBBA Contest later this month.

February 10, 2025


Fully scored

Gregson and Graham on Fully Scored podcasts

Two of the banding movement's leading composers are featured on the Fully Scored podcast series.

February 10, 2025


Gareth Ritter

Welsh conductor charged with sex offences

Former Welsh Conductor of the Year Gareth Ritter will stand trial later this year.

February 10, 2025


Anne Crookston

Life Award recognition for Anne Crookston

The leading adjudicator is given a surprise presentation at a recent joint concert in the heart of the Scottish capital.

February 10, 2025


cIVIC hALL

New adjudication line-up for Midlands

There has been a late chance to the adjudication teams for the Midlands Regional Championships

February 10, 2025


Manger

Report & Results: 2025 Norwegian National Championships

Manger return to the top of the winner's rostrum in Bergen for the first time since 2010 with a stunning victory under Allan Withington.

February 08, 2025


Oldroyd

Oldroyd interest boosts ethos

The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark.

February 06, 2025




Works

EBBA provide details of Euro Youth Championship test-pieces

February 19 • 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 • 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.


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.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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