*
banner

Electrohorn project makes new connections

The innovative Electrohorn project has been making high energy connections in Guildford...

Electroorn
 

The ElectroHorn Project, the musical collaboration between composer Dave Collins, producer Sam Cheshire and Austonley Brass led by James Garlick and Garrath Beckwith has been connecting with a new audience recently, after performing at the Casino Club in Guildford.

High energy

The project, which premiered in Oldham early this year features a 10 piece horn line that combines with live electronic and contemporary dance music fronted by vocalist Katie Brisbourne, and is proving the be something of a hit with high energy club goers.

The crowd really loved the event and we are looking forward to the next one!Composer, Dave Collins

Loved it

Composer Dave Collins told 4BR: "It’s such an incredible experience to write and perform with some of the country’s leading brass specialists.

The crowd really loved the event and we are looking forward to the next one!"

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Fanfare for the Future (Robbert Vos)

January 11 • Look to the future with a balance of excitement of lyricism from the pen of Robbert Vos.


City of Bath

Andrews takes helm at City of Bath

January 11 • Jason Andrews has been appointed as the new MD at City of Bath Band.


Wilfred Heaton

Heaton biography launch at RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 9 • Paul Hindmarsh's much anticipated biography of the enigmatic 'Contest Music' composer is to be launched at the RNCM event later this month.


Woodbridge Band

Gray inspires Woodbridge outlook

January 9 • Russell Gray headed to Suffolk recently to bring his brand of back to basics to inosire the players of wOODBRIDGE eXCELSIOR.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


West Wycombe Brass Band

January 10 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Cornets and Horns (negotiable) and a Flugelhorn player. All ages and standards are very welcome. Friendly Band in Buckinghamshire Village. Instruments provided if required. Own Bandroom.


Harlow Brass Band

January 10 • We are a friendly and welcoming band who hold our own Spring and Christmas concerts. We also play at various local events throughout the year. We have vacancies for BACK ROW CORNETS, TROMBONES and PERCUSSION.


Epping Forest Band

January 10 • We are a friendly 3rd section band that have a vacancy for a solo horn to complete our line up. We perform in a variety of gigs and contests throughout the year. Our band hut is located close to Epping tube station and easy access for the M11.


Phillip Lawrence

ARCM PGRNCM MFTCL ARCM B.Mus
Composer, conductor, teacher


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd