*
banner

Flowers set for Swiss finale

The end of a memorable year sees Flowers get set for a pre-Christmas tour to Switzerland.

Flowers in action
 

The Flowers Band is putting the final touches to its preparation for an exciting end of year tour to Switzerland this weekend.

The Grand Shield and Butlins champion has been invited by Manfred Obrecht to perform in a brace of concert appearances at the Church of Herzogenbuchsee and the Abbey of St Urban near Zurich.

Looking forward

And despite it being so close to Christmas, it is a tour the band is really looking forward according to Band Manager Lee Downie.

“It’s a great way to finish what has been a fantastic year,” Lee told 4BR. “From the Butlins victory in January, through the Grand Shield win and our top six finishes at the British Open, Nationals and Brass in Concert, it has been a year to remember.

To top it all, our thanks go to Manfred for the invitation to perform in two wonderful venues.

It’s also a real opportunity to show a wider audience why we have been so successful in 2014 and to showcase our solo talents such as David Childs and Joanne Childs, who is making a welcome return to the band for the tour.”

Butlins defence

Lee added that the band is already looking ahead to building on their 2014 success — starting at Butlins in January.

“I know the players will enjoy themselves on this deserved concert tour, as in just a few weeks time we will be defending our Butlins Mineworkers title at Skegness.

We are determined to build on what we achieved in 2014, so the hard work never really stops, even for Christmas.”

We are determined to build on what we achieved in 2014, so the hard work never really stops, even for ChristmasFlowers Band Manager, Lee Downie

Concert details:

Further details can be obtained at:

www.weihnachtskonzerte.ch

Saturday, December 20, 2014 08.00 pm Church of Herzogenbuchsee
www.herzogenbuchsee.ch

Sunday, December 21, 2014 16.00 pm Abbey of St. Urban
www.st-urban.ch

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    


4BR interview

4BR Podcast Interview: Episode 4

July 6 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to social media content creator George Reece to find out more about his cool look at why brass bands compete against each other...


Wellinton

Results: 2025 New Zealand National Championships

July 6 • Wellington Brass continues its national domination in Christchurch, with section honours going to St Kilda, Levin & Districts, New Brighton Silver an


Bandsafe

BBE BOPA renewed by Department of Education

July 5 • New safeguarding measures have come into place with BBE's BOPA renewed to give bands essential help.


Hands

Blissful appointment at Carlton Brass

July 5 • Matt Ludford-King has been appointed as the new MD at Carlton Brass as they look towards their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Ocean Brass

July 4 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for a kit player, as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond! We rehearse Thursdays 8pm-10pm, Banister Park Bowls Club, Southampton, SO50 9HT


Haverhill Silver Band

July 3 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd