*
banner

4BR Best Sellers

What were the best selling CDs and DVDs in the new year sales on 4BR?

4BR
 

With the mayhem continuing on the highstreet 4BR has seen plenty of people taking the opportunity to shop on line and rid themselves of the hassle of trudging through the snow and slush.

Lots of homework

With the Regionals just a couple of weeks away, lots of you have been making sure they have been doing some last minute homework too.

With the Regionals just a couple of weeks away, lots of you have been making sure they have been doing some last minute homework too4BR

New releases

Some great new releases in the past month have proved very popular too, so why not take the opportunity and check them out for youself.

4BR Top Sellers:

1. Regionals 2009
The Regional recording stays top of the hit parade after a very strong showing with just a couple of weeks to go to the big days around the country. Plenty of people doing lots of last minute homework then…

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

2. A Breathless Alleluia
Put Black Dyke and the music of Philip Wilby together and what do you get? A great release that lots of people are now enoying…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=793

3. Walking with Heroes
There is no stopping the PLC phenomenon is there now? Months since its release and his heroes are still walking tall…

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

4. National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2008
Memories are made of these – from Dyke at London to Lostock at Harrogate – oh — and a bit of merry old Grimethorpe too…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=791

5. Tribute
It seems the art of quartet playing is not dead – with plenty of pre-orders showing that there is still a desire to listen to Vinter and Co in minaiture.

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=790

6. The Music of Gilbert Vinter
Classic Black Dyke playing classic Gilbert Vinter. The originals are the best? It may be hard to disagree after listening to this release.

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=792

7. Actaeon
Cory’s latest release moves up a few places. It’s strong stuff and all a bit Greek…

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=776

8. Fantastic Overtures – Volume 3
Black Dyke once more – this time in fantastic overture form…

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

9. Untold Stories
There has been a bit of a resurgence in the tenor horn it seems – led by Owen Farr with this cracking release.

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=679

10. Katrina
The first lady of the baritone is gaining fans from all over the world – and you can hear why on this great release.

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

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    


eikanger

Results: 2026 Norwegian National Championships

February 7 • Eikanger Bjorsvik reclaims the Norwegian National title in Bergen as section victories go to Rong Brass, Agder Brass, Evanger Musikklag, Skeie Brass and Langhus Brass.


Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

February 4 • 80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

February 4 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

February 4 • A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Welwyn Garden City Band

February 5 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . Solo Euphonium . 1st Horn . 2nd Baritone .


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd