*
banner

4BR Money List

Someone has to be the early leader in the money making stakes each year – and after their Butlins win its Redbridge with plenty of dosh in the bank.

mONEY
 

After their win at the Butlins Mineworkers Championships in Skegness on the weekend, it is the Redbridge who are the early leaders of the 2009 4BR Money List – and they will take some beating for some time yet.

Biggest single prize

Redbridge picked up the biggest single prize in world banding of £7,000 to set themselves up very nicely for the forthcoming season, whilst second placed Hepworth (Cookson Homes) pocketed £3,000 with reigning champions Desford taking home with them £2,000.

Redbridge picked up the biggest single prize in world banding of £7,000 to set themselves up very nicely for the forthcoming season4br

Pay out

Also enjoying a pay out were Virtuosi GUS and Wingates, each of whom left with £1,000 after coming fourth and winning the ‘Most Entertaining’ prizes respectively.

Section wins

In the other sections, the wins for Blackburn & Darwen, East London Brass, Shirebrook MW Unison and Eccles Borough (the latter two bands enjoying their second successive victories at the contest) meant that each took home £1,500.

Youth Brass 2000 meanwhile left with £1,000 to their name afte winning the inaugural Butlins Youth Championships.

All eyes are now set on Bergen in Norway and Yeovil in the West of England for the next banding payouts.

Euros

In past years, winners of the Elite Section at the Norwegian Nationals end up with around £3,700 for their efforts, whilst there is traditionally £2,000 on offer at Yeovil. The French meanwhile may be paying out some fast appreciating Euros in Paris at the French Nationals.

After that it’s the Regionals – plenty of glory but not a great wad of cash for the efforts of getting to Harrogate and London.

2009 4BR Money List Table:

1. Redbridge — £7,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £7,000)

2. Hepworth (Cookson Homes) — £3,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £3,000)

3. Desford — £2,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £2,000)

4= Blackburn & Darwen — £1,500
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,500)

4= East London Brass — £1,500
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,500)

4= Eccles Borough — £1,500
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,500)

4= Shirebrook MW Unison — £1,500
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,500)

8= Virtuosi GUS — £1,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,000)

8= Wingates — £1,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,000)

8= Youth Brass 2000 — £1,000
(Butlins Mineworkers — £1,000)

11= Cornerstone Brass — £900
(Butlins Mineworkers — £900)

11= Ireland Colliery (Chesterfield) — £900
(Butlins Mineworkers — £900)

11= Kippax — £900
(Butlins Mineworkers — £900)

11= Stamford Brass — £900
(Butlins Mineworkers — £900)

15= Backworth Colliery — £650
(Butlins Mineworkers — £650)

15= Dodworth Colliery MW — £650
(Butlins Mineworkers — £650)

15= Fulham Brass — £650
(Butlins Mineworkers — £600)

15= VBS Poynton — £650
(Butlins Mineworkers — £650)

19. Shirland Welfare Training — £600
(Butlins Mineworkers — £600)

20= Hebden Bridge — £450
(Butlins Mineworkers — £450)

20= Hitchin — £450
(Butlins Mineworkers — £450)

20= Maltby Miners Welfare — £450
(Butlins Mineworkers — £450)

20= Middleton — £450
(Butlins Mineworkers — £450)

24= Foresters Brass 2000 — £250
(Butlins Mineworkers — £250)

24= Stocksbridge — £250
(Butlins Mineworkers — £250)

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    


British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd