Published on December 30th, 2016
Kippax Band are pleased to announce that they have engaged the services of Musical Director Ian Knapton to lead the band through a very busy festive schedule and then on to the Yorkshire Area contest in... Read More →
Published on December 30th, 2016
Foden’s are pleased to announce the signing of Kirsten Stott (Thomas) who joins on 2nd Cornet. Kirsten originally joined Foden’s aged 16 in 1985 on Flugel Horn and was instrumental in helping the band win numerous... Read More →
Published on December 30th, 2016
The Blidworth Welfare Band are pleased to announce a new signing ahead of their promotion back into the Championship section in 2017. John Randle started playing at the age of 7 with Bulkington Silver and was... Read More →
Published on December 30th, 2016
Following the retirement of the band’s long serving Musical Director, Mr Garry Sleath, The Wigston Band would now like to warmly welcome and introduce Garry’s successor, our new Musical Director, Mr Christopher Small. Chris has been... Read More →
Published on December 30th, 2016
Foden’s are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Curtin as the bands new Solo Euphonium who joins from Black Dyke. Speaking about his move, Gary commented ‘My time at Black Dyke has genuinely been a... Read More →
Published on December 30th, 2016
After completing a series of training and mentoring assignments over the last two years, Steve Hartley has been accepted as a member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators. Steve Hartley told A4B: ‘I was delighted to... Read More →
Published on December 23rd, 2016
A4B will now be on annual holiday until the end of the year. With most bands now very busy with Christmas concerts and carolling throughout December, we would like to wish all our readers a very... Read More →
Published on December 22nd, 2016
The Longridge Band can today announce significant signings in readiness for the bands promotion to the Championship Section in January 2017. The vacant principal cornet seat has been filled by Bethany Moore, who has joined from... Read More →
Published on December 21st, 2016
Following the departure of Leigh Baker, The Brighouse and Rastrick Band are happy to announce that Dr. David Thornton will be taking over as musical director of the band in 2017. The role will see David... Read More →
Published on December 20th, 2016
The organisers of the 40th Brass in Concert Championship have announced an amendment to the final result of the event held at Sage Gateshead on 20 November 2016. Brass Band Schoonhoven, the Dutch National Champion, was... Read More →