Brassing Around

Great to see my friends who also "write about brass bands on the internet" yesterday, Rob @bb1887, Iwan @4barsrest and Elise @brassing_around. 📷 British Bandsman: Tredegar Band setting up at Reading Town Hall. #BrassBand

We’re writing live on our Facebook feed following this great coverage on @WorldOfBrass and from Iwan, and have enjoyed all performances so far, really looking forward to Tred! #wobplay #EBBC2024

We are Welsh Champions 2024 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏆 @BessonLondon

We have been informed that players with wristbands can come into the hall in Swansea to enjoy the music making at the Welsh Regional Championships without charge.

🎺 Last night we welcomed the incomparable Matthias Höfs to our Tredegar HQ, ahead of our appearance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival tomorrow! There aren’t many tickets left so book now to avoid disappointment! 🎟️ buff.ly/47QtmXD

We’ve done our survey, make sure you do yours! Watch Ian explain why it’s important to be part of this ⬇️

Cory duo claim home awards: Tommy Tynan and Steve Jones pick up well deserved accolades for their outstanding contributions to the band. dlvr.it/T1Tw49

Baker to take baton at Elland Silver: Brett Baker is the new MD at Elland Silver as he marks a move to step down from his regular playing role at Black Dyke. dlvr.it/T17nV0

A brand new, non-competitive festival is on the horizon 👀 Open to youth bands of all standards, Youth Fest is a free entry event that will take place at @BarnsleyCivic on Friday 28 June! Find out more and save the date 👇 bbe.band/youth-fest-ann…

🎟️ ABRAHAM DARBY 🎟️ On 24th February, we will be giving a joint concert with the bands of @HabAbrahamDarby, in the school’s Hawke Auditorium! 🗓️ 24th February ⏰ 4pm 📍 Hawke Auditorium, Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby School 🎟️ £10 - please see poster for how to book

Countdown to Brassing Around concert: There is still time to bag a ticket for a great way to kick start your New Year of brass banding — and support the next generation of brass band reporters. dlvr.it/T0xMgm

👉READING TICKETS ON SALE👈 Tickets for our two concerts at the @BritishBandsman Concert Series 2024 are now available from britishbandsman.com/reading Prices from £5 - £20. 🗓Saturday 3 February 🕒 3:00pm & 7:00pm 📍 maps.app.goo.gl/P5gFcdct3NqtDN…

Porthouse takes lead at Bradford: Harry Porthouse takes on the principal cornet role with City of Bradford Band. dlvr.it/T0JWyk

The old band get back together! The 4BR founders meet up for the first time in 8 years to plan the future and wonder where time, hair colour and waistlines have gone…

Well that was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and came to our King Kong show. A massive thanks to @TheLangleyBand for their amazing contribution ♥️.

Fancy studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?: If you are a brass or percussion player looking to find out more about your future playing and studying options then find out more about the RBC at their forthcoming Open Day. dlvr.it/SzPyK9

AoBBA issues 'open letter' to banding movement over conflicts of interest: The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators state that its members must not accept an invitation to adjudicate where a parent, spouse, sibling or child is involved with a competing… dlvr.it/SzDmwt

AoBBA issues conflict of interest statement: The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators clarifies its position on the conflict of interest of its members when accepting contest appointments. dlvr.it/SyY3sB

🎄BRASS AT CHRISTMAS🎄 Join us for an evening of festive entertainment alongside South Wales Youth Band on 10th December! 📍 Tonyrefail Community School 🗓️ 10th December ⏰ 5pm 🎟️ For tickets, drop us a DM over on our Facebook page, or send us an email!