*
banner

Sykes appeal gets BBC boost

The funding appeal in support of trombonist Stephen Sykes has now been picked up by the BBC.

Stephen Sykes
  The Stephen Sykes appeal has now been featured by the BBC

The fund raising campaign set up to help trombone player Stephen Sykes continues to capture the imagination of a worldwide audience — with the BBC the latest major international broadcaster to feature the appeal.

With over £102,000 raised so far, and with more to come through the amazing support of players and 'The Acrobat Challenge' it has been an amazing success.

Feature

The BBC feature featuring Jayne Murrill can be seen at:
https://www.facebook.com/BBCEntsNews/videos/vb.1086451581439054/1331336606950549/?type=2&theater

Take up the challenge

As Jayne explains, all you have to do is take up the challenge of playing the first two phrase of JA Greenwood's famous solo accompanied by a pledge to the 'Save Stephen' gofundme appeal.

You do however have to make sure you post your effort — which can be good, bad, ugly, bizarre, fun, bonkers, surreal etc on-line, so everyone can see you doing it, and nominate a few others to follow your act of surreal kindness and complete self-deprecation.

Have a go — some brilliant supporters have already done it. There is even a pdf to download to play the music!

With over £102,000 raised so far, and with more to come through the amazing support of players and 'The Acrobat Challenge' it has been an amazing success4BR

Find out more

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337691529600543/requests/?notif_t=group_r2jif_id=1491223740728146
https://www.gofundme.com/StephenSykes

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    


wardle

Report & Result: 2024 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

November 17 • Wardle Academy Youth Band secures the perfect entertainment honours in Gateshead.


Result: 2024 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Contest

November 17 • Kirkintilloch claims the Challenge honours in Perth.


Result: 2024 Brass in Concert Championship

November 16 • Cory return in magnificent fashion to reclaim Brass in Concert title in Gateshead.


RNCM

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival tickets now on sale

November 15 • World class bands and soloists, discussion and interviews form a full weekend on showcase brass playing at the RNCM in January.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

Friday 22 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Enderby Concert Band

November 18 • Position Vacant: Enderby Concert Band MD --- . Enderby Concert Band is looking to appoint a musical director to lead us in our love of brass band music. The band was created as a non-competing band in 2008 for all ages with currently around 40 players


Uppermill Band

November 16 • EXCITING PROJECTS ON THE HORIZON FOR THE RIGHT PLAYER. If you are a BACK ROW CORNET PLAYER looking for a change, look no further, UPPERMILL IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE! We strive to create and perform at as many varied musical platforms/Styles as we can.


Llandudno Town Band

November 15 • Require a baritone / horn, bass and 2nd percussion to complete our line up. Our band has consolidated into an enthusiastic strong outfit. We have a junior band working along the local education authority.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2024 4barsrest.com Ltd