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Portishead in spotlight

October 14, 2004
New rehearsal venue set to prove a success for Portishead Town Band


Fodens stay Green

October 14, 2004
Top tuba man will be extending his fine career at Open Champions


Dobcross welcome new faces

October 14, 2004
New players at Dobcross Silver


Brett Baker

Marathon Man Baker

October 14, 2004
Brett Baker has just completed a marathon performance with the Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) Band. He must have a lip like iron!


BrassWind Festival a success

October 14, 2004
Norwegians celebrate the first festival in style


Farewell to Faro

October 14, 2004
Pontardulais and Mike Faro part company


No more for Pershore

October 14, 2004
Pershore Midsummer Brass will come to an end after this years festival due to Council decision.


Molde set for Scotland

October 14, 2004
Top Norwegian band, Molde Brass Band are set to conquer Innerleithen in Scotland next month


Dobcross still going strong!

October 14, 2004
Dobcross Band Club denounce malicious closure rumours.


Lions suspend website

October 14, 2004
Lions Youth Band seek Police help as website is abused.


Death of popular bandsman

October 14, 2004
4BR informed of the death of the popular bandman, Barry Waddington


Pontins Champs opt for the Garlick

October 14, 2004
Pontins Champions Innovate Skelmanthorpe ahve secured the services of James Garlick in time for tile defence


RNCM Festival of Brass

October 14, 2004
Details have been released of the exciting forthcoming Royal Northern College of Music Festival early next year.


Tongwynlais celebrate Welsh win

October 14, 2004
The Tongwynlais Band have been celebrating their most recent victory at Ammanford


Variations on a 999

October 14, 2004
Newbridge overcome Vinter and a possible early entry to secure a Welsh win and a new member of the Holland clan


Double top for Regent

October 14, 2004
Regent Brass have been celebrating a double success after their recent Folkestone win


Chester Youth hit the heights

October 14, 2004
Two members of City of Chester Band have become Ambassadors as a result of their musical excellence


British Open Solo & Quartet Championships

October 07, 2004
Adjudicators and contest details.


Pontins Contest: Percussion Lists

October 06, 2004
Exact list of equpiment to be provided at the contest.


Results: Fleetwood NWCBBA Contest

October 04, 2004
5th Annual Championships — Marine Hall Fleetwood.


Book cover: Beyond the Box by David Read

4BR Shopping: Books for sale

October 03, 2004
Now available for sale on the 4barsrest shopping area: 'Beyond the Box' by David Read and 'A Legend in his own Lifetime' by Peter Roberts.


Nicholas Childs

Gregson world première at 'Final' concert

October 02, 2004
Black Dyke to perform Edward Gregson's "An Age of Kings" as World Première at the Royal Albert Hall


David Read

Two in a box in Scotland

October 02, 2004
Its two in the box for each section in Scotland next year with David Read and Steve Pritchard Jones the two for the top section


Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Scottish Open 2004

October 02, 2004
All the bands, judges and event deatils are announced for the forthcoming November contest


Alex Kerwin

Alex Kerwin to star with Kiwis

October 02, 2004
World traveller and soprano star is set to be guest soloist with Kiwi Youth Brass Band




Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 3 • Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 3 • A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

February 3 • The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


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


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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