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2010 British Open Championships

Full coverage of the 2010 British Open Championships. Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Saturday 4 September.

4BR Roadtest: Exclusive first look at the new Yamaha Neo tenor horn

4BR has got its hands on a final prototype Yamaha Neo tenor horn. We give it an exhaustive world exclusive roadtest to see what we think...

Jim'll Fix It! - Ask Normans top boffin to sort out your instrument problems...

In a new feature to 4BR, we ask Jim Prior, Normans top technician and all round repair boffin, to come up with the solutions to the usual set of troublesome questions that seem to effect brass players and their beloved instruments

Video: 4barsrest explores the Brass Band Archive based in Wigan

Iwan Fox and Ian Clowes meet curator Walter Ainscough at the Brass band Archive in Wigan.

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Roadtest

The new Yamaha Neo tenor horn

We take a world exclusive look at the new Yamaha Neo tenor horn

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Interview

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Tintwistle
Tintwistle Band need to fill a couple of empty seats. Baritone & front row cornet needed but anyone welcome for a blow. F...

Contests

British Open Solo And Quartet Championships
Date: 7-Nov-2010
Venue: Dukinfield Town Hall

Concerts

Elland Silver Band Christine Quirk (vocal soloist)
Date: 11-Sep-2010
Venue: Brighouse Civic Hall,Huddersfield Road Brighouse

Professional Cards

Colin G DanceColin G Dance
BA (Hons)
Conductor, composer and arranger