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Saturday 27 October 2018

'Support Us' scheme launched by 4BR

In emphasising that 4BR will never become a 'pay to access' platform, Editor Iwan Fox stated that the changing face of online publishing means that there is also an ever-increasing need to keep pace with technology and consumer demands, elements that require extensive long term investment. As such a 'Support Us'...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

Simon Gresswell takes the baton at Yorkshire Imps

The Yorkshire Imperial Metals Urqhuart Travel Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Gresswell as Musical Director with immediate effect. Simon has enjoyed an extremely successful playing career, including stints at Brighouse and Rastrick, Black Dyke, the Fairey band and Yorkshire Building Society. More recently he has been concentrating...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

Results of BrassFestUK Entertainment Contest 2018

The results of the inaugural BrassFestUK Entertainment Contest have been announced. The competition took place across three unregistered sections: Development Bands - all players have been playing for less than 2 years, Youth Bands - all players under 19 years old and Training Bands - all other unregistered bands. Following this...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

Yorkshire Regional Championships 2019 Details Announced

The schedule and adjudicators for the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships 2019 has been announced. Saturday, 2nd March 2019Commence 9.15amThird Section: Adjudicators: Sheona Wade and Dr David ThorntonFourth Section: Adjudicators: Alan Duguid and Sandy SmithFirst Section: Adjudicators: Howard Evans and Gary Davies Sunday, 3rd March 2019Commence 10.00amSecond Section: Adjudicators: Howard...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

A4 Brass Quartet Launch 2019 Composition Competition

Following the success of the inaugural competition, A4 Brass is delighted to announce the launch of their 2nd composition competition. The ensemble has had an exciting 2018, winning the Royal Over-Seas League Chamber Music Competition, working with City Music Foundation and becoming Honorary Artists in Association at the Royal Northern College...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

BBE and UniBrass launch new student membership

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that, for the first time in the organisation’s history, it is to offer a method of membership dedicated to student bands. The offer has been developed in conjunction with the UniBrass Foundation, the charity that exists to support the development of university banding and is...read more

Saturday 27 October 2018

‘Lest We Forget’ at Downton

The Downton Band, in association with the Downton Branch of the Royal British Legion will be marking the Centenary of the end of World War One with a special commemorative concert, held at Downton memorial Hall at 6pm on 11th November 2018. There will be music, readings, a parade of Royal...read more