4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA
Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER
Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015
Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015
Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ
January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.
January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.
January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
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