*
banner

4BR Best Sellers

With just a few more days to go before Christmas, the top ten ‘must have’ CDs from the 4BR site in the last month can be revealed…

4BR
 

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, please out another brass band CD in the old man’s hat…

Looking for that extra special Christmas stocking filler, then why not pick up one of the best sellers of the past month from the 4BR shopping area.

New entries

There are a few new entries that have come to the fore in the past month, but it is still the Regionals 2009 CD that leads the way.

Still, there is plenty of time to make sure that Santa brings you something small and square to fit into your sock at the end of the bed — and no its not a Spongebob Sqaurepants video either4BR

Serious

Fodens 'New Music' still attracts plenty of converts and is right at the top end of the table, and its nice to report that Katrina Marzella has made a mark on the charts with her debut release too.

Smile on the face

Plenty of people have been looking for something to put a smile on their faces though and the lads from Mnozil seem to be the answer. Bonkers.

Still, there is plenty of time to make sure that Santa brings you something small and square to fit into your sock at the end of the bed — and no its not a Spongebob Sqaurepants video either.

4BR Top Sellers

1. Regionals 2009
Only three months to go now before the battles commence for Harrogate and London and the thoughts of squeaky bums on contest stage seats keeps the sales going strong…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=769

2. Walking with Heroes
Can nothing stop Paul Lovatt-Cooper from world domination? Up one place from last month, some Christmas stockings are going to be filled with the sound of PLC…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=767

3. New Music for Brass Band
The serious brass band listeners have been out in force enjoying Fodens on seriously good form and lots of you will be enjoying their playing on Christmas Day it seems…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=770

4. 2008 European Brass Band Championships
All the major highlights from the thrilling weekend in Stavanger. Up from number 10 too, so forget Peter Kay, its Cory winning the Europeans that will be on the new DVD player…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=765

5. Brass in Concert DVD 2007
Also making a move up the charts from number 8 last time out. Perhaps the makers should consider a box set?

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1459

6. Katrina
If only she had gone on X Factor. Full of talent and brilliant playing – and she looks great too…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=787

7. Essential Dyke – Volume 8
Not quite as essential as last month (down a few places), but still selling far and wide across the banding globe.

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=758

8. Mnozil Brass – Crème de la Creme
The bonkers boys from Mnozil on top class form for all to see and hear with their latest DVD offering…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1462

9. Mnozil Brass – What are you doing the rest of your life
More mayhem and madness – although this time on CD from those loveable rogues with a strange dress sense…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=784

10. Fantastic Overtures – Volume 3
Overture you, so to speak, as Dyke delve into the uscal history books to pull a few gems out once more…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=778

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    


Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28 • 4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


hANNAH cARAKER

Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28 • There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28 • Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd