*
banner

Fireys to set Europe ablaze

The New South Wales Fire Brigades Band travels to Europe next month.

NSW Fire Brigades band
 

The N.S.W Fire Brigades Band and Precision Drill Marching Team have been invited to Austria to participate in "Blasmusikfestival" International Brass Band Festival.

The event is to be held during June/July 2008 in Bruck an der Mur Austria.

It is understood that the band will be the first group outside of Europe to be invited to this festival.

Music Director, Mark Reay has led the band for the past 25 years. During this time the band has gained an international reputation for entertaining crowds of all ages with a mix of popular music,
choreography, precision drill marching and humour.

The band has thrilled audiences right across Australia and has toured to the United States, Canada and China.

Band Executive Officer Ian Anderson is pulling out all stops to ensure this tour runs smoothly with maximum impact.

While on tour, the band will also perform in Vienna and Salzburg.

If you can't make it to any of the live performances, don't be concerned, just open a window and you will probably hear them!

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    


Eisteddfod

Bands prepare for Welsh National

July 31 • The National Eisteddfod of Wales starts this weekend in Pembrokeshire with brass bands taking to the televised stage.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 37

July 31 • The latest episode of the popular podcast with a North Walian music accent is now out.


Katrina

Positive disruption promised for Children's Band finale

July 30 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band is ready to bring positive musical disruption to their audience under the baton of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.


London Brass

London Brass looks towards 40th anniversary

July 30 • The critically acclaimed brass ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special concert in London later this year.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to complete our horn section. 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

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for 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.


Chinnor Silver

July 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (3rd) at 11am in our bandroom.. If your band is taking a summer break and you fancy keeping your lip in with a friendly,relaxed rehearsal come and join us.All abilities welcome and its all free with tea & cake.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd