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Ryan Watkins Takes The Slaithwaite Baton

Published on November 22nd, 2017

Slaithwaite Brass Band are pleased to announce Ryan Watkins as their new Musical Director. The appointment of Brighouse and Rastrick’s principal trombone player comes as the Slaithwaite Band announces that the recent partnership with MD Andrew... Read More


Contests

RESULTS: Brass In Concert 2017

Published on November 21st, 2017

Eikanger-Bjørsvik under the direction of Reid Gilje took the 2017 Brass In Concert title with their speciallay commissioned programme; Tales of the North Sea. Adjudicators: Jan Van der Roost & Lito Fontana (Music: Quality of Performance)... Read More


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BBC Sounds of Brass

Published on November 21st, 2017

BBC Sounds of Brass radio programme list – Sunday 12th November 2017 OVATION (Martin Ellerby) Combined Bands of Grimethorpe Colliery & Yorkshire Building Society Conductor Elgar Howarth CLUB EUROPE (Marin Ellerby) Flowers Band Conductor Philip Harper... Read More


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Overwhelming Support Ahead of David Morris’ Funeral

Published on November 10th, 2017

Woodhouse Prize Band and Chapeltown Band have announced further details regarding the upcoming funeral of the well loved brass band player and photographer, David Morris. A spokesperson on behalf of both bands told A4B: ‘Both Woodhouse... Read More


Contests

Bandsmen’s Festival Reveal 2018 Test Pieces

Published on November 10th, 2017

Thoughts of summer days, though well ahead, are always welcome, so the West of England Bandsmen’s Festival is pleased to announce during these darker days of autumn the Test Pieces chosen for next summer’s Festival on... Read More


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England Band Adds Extra Bite to Wembley Line Up

Published on November 10th, 2017

Huddersfield Town’s very own Brass Group, “Terrier Brass” are to perform at the upcoming England Internationals at Wembley Stadium as members of the official England Band. 6 members of the group will be joining the England... Read More


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RESULTS: Borders Entertainment Contest 2017

Published on November 8th, 2017

Celebrations were in order for the Jedforest Instrumental Band after it triumphed at the 2017 Borders Entertainment Contest which was held in Jedburgh. Musical Director Phil Rosier guided the Borders band to victory on Saturday 4th... Read More


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Out of This World Performance by Foden’s

Published on November 8th, 2017

On 1st November, Foden’s performed at Keele University in a project involving ‘Arts Keele’ and ‘Keele University Astrophysics’ The concert saw Foden’s perform the entire ‘Planets’ suite by Holst alongside the Keele Singers, Celeste and two... Read More


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