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There is so much going on this weekend, so why not sit back and enjoy what 4BR has to offer...

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There is a great weekend of brass band contesting on 4BR to enjoy, but why not take a gander around the site to find out a bit more about what’s on offer – from reviews and features to some cracking articles.

All the information you need to enjoy the Harrogate weekend can is there on the site – from our pre contest opinions to more about the set works and the bands themselves:

Harrogate

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/

Editorial

Now that the dust has settled on the British Open, why not see if you agree with our opinions on the question of relegation from the great event?

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/editorial/ed082.asp

Articles

There are some cracking new articles to enjoy, with our spotlight look at the new British Open champions Tredegar, and our trip to their rehearsal room to put three state of the art portable recorders through their paces.

Then find out a bit more about the amazing James Stretton and his very intriguing choice of dinner guests…

Spotlight feature:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1169.asp

Portable recorders roadtest:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1170.asp

Dinner Guests:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1171.asp

Comments

The latest postbag of comments is up on the 4BR site to digest. Plenty of the green ink variety and some heavyweight opinions too – from Bramwell Tovey for one, no less…

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/comments/122.asp

As for the latest reviews?

We have plenty with concerts from Fairey (Geneva) and the London Central Fellowship Band as well as new CD releaes from Croatian Euphonic Brass and the ISB.

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/

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Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • Felling and Driffield take the first two title in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Fulham and Crystal Palace claim the titles on the first day at Stevenage.


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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