Palanga schedule announced
April 27
Its going to be busy time of contesting and music making in Palanga as EBBA confirms European Championships time table.
Dufton to Durham for the beat of one big drum
April 27 • John Redgate is a man on a drum mission as he walks 60 plus miles to help fund raising
Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home
April 27 • The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
April 27 • You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Wychavon entries already reaching limits
April 27 • If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.
Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday
April 26 • If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...
Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day
April 26 • There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams
Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest
April 25 • Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.
Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels
April 25 • There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 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
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open: Live coverage
April 6 • 4BR is at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to bring you coverage of the second edition of the popular own-choice competition.
2024 NABBA Championships: America decides
April 5 • Tony Granados of the NABBA Board in the Adjudication, Music and Contest committees explains how the judging system will work at the US National Championships in Alabama this weekend.
Picture postcards: Images from the 2024 National Youth Champs
March 28 • There were some great pictures that caught a flavour of a brilliant day of musical making at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham.
Take 5: Opinion points from the Regional Championships
March 27 • Five things open to discussion from the recent series of competitive events around the country.
CD review: Light Fantastic
April 24 • A surefooted Brett Baker trips the light fantastic in taking his major recording leave by returning to his musical roots.
CD review: Baut
April 23 • Bente Illevold is magnetically drawn to the dark edges of Stig Nordhagen's icy anxieties with her latest solo release.
CD review: New Music for Eb Tenor Horn and String Orchestra
April 20 • Sheona White . Conductor: Kyle Ritenauer . Featuring: Ron Levy (piano). Phoenix USA Recordings: PHCD 190.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens | 1,462.00 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,228.97 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 933.60 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 704.35 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 698.23 |
| 6 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 644.75 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 481.71 |
| 8 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 457.15 |
| 9 | Flowers | 315.02 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 216.84 |
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal
Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ
London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army
Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES
Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests
Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR
Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band
Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Uppermill Band
April 26 • Required: EXCITING TIMES AHEAD. Following a period of rebuilding and the appointment of our new MD JAMES GARLICK , due to retirement we have vacancies for TROMBONE and BARITONE positions to complete our team.We are a hardworking and committed team
Olney Brass
April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a SOLO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.
Olney Brass
April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a REPIANO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.
Gary Davies
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator