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Tony Swainson

Swainson leaves Bon Accord

December 21, 2004
Tony Swainson has left the Bon Accord Band after six very successful years.


Reg Vardy (Ever Ready) Awards

December 21, 2004
North East Champs honour their own at awards ceremony.


Butlins announce details

December 20, 2004
The Butlins Mineworkers Championship has announced further deatils for both 2005 and 2006.


Nicholas Childs

Dyke dish out the gongs

December 20, 2004
Nicholas Childs and the National Champions hand out their very own awards.


Steve Pritchard Jones

Police detain capacity audience

December 20, 2004
Steve Pritchard Jones and the West Mercia Constabulary have been detaining an appreciative audience in Worcester.


New MD at BBB

December 20, 2004
Besses Boys Band announce James Holt as their new MD.


Admin change at Nat Oz Band

December 20, 2004
The tour administrator for the Australian National Band has resigned his post due to work commitments.


4BR shopping: Still not too late

December 18, 2004
Need a CD, Book, DVD or video? We'll be working all weekend to process your Christmas orders so it's not too late get that last minute pressie for your loved ones!


Garry Cutt

Cutt heads for Fodens

December 17, 2004
Garry Cutt will become the new Professional Conductor at the British Open Champions.


Advert: Trevada Music

December 17, 2004
Great deals available just in time for Christmas. Put something big and beautiful in a stocking for someone you love — like a tuba?


NABBC announce course details

December 17, 2004
National Association of Brass Band Conductors have announced dates for their courses on the regional test pieces for 2005.


End of era at LTTB

December 17, 2004
New producer set for Listen to the Band.


Steven Mead

Mead off to Slovenia

December 17, 2004
Star euphonium virtuoso set to break down barriers in Slovenia.


Bremner set to head education dep

December 17, 2004
David Bremner is set to be appointed as Director of Education to the New Zealand Brass Band Association.


William Rushworth

Rushworth new MD at Stocksbridge

December 17, 2004
William Rushworth is the new MD at Stocksbridge.


Nicholas Childs

Childs to help Durham youth

December 17, 2004
Dr. Nicholas Childs is set to help the youth of Durham early next year.


New Euph for K&N

December 17, 2004
Kensington and Norward appoint Janet Carey as their new Principal Euphonium.


Staffs White Christmas

December 17, 2004
Pontins Champions set to do a bit of Bing Crosby.


Telford fund raise in festive style

December 17, 2004
Abraham Darby help get the money in for Zurich and Kerkrade trips.


BT come 13th at the RAH

December 17, 2004
The BT Band have been appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for the 13th time for Chrsitmas.


Thoresby pack 'em out

December 17, 2004
Thoresby Colliery and Thoresby Colliery Youth packed them out on Monday.


Alan Morrison

B&R Over the Rainbow?

December 14, 2004
Alan Morrison and Brighouse set to conquer the pop charts (although not in his ruby slippers we hope!)


Brett Baker

Dyke set up quartet

December 14, 2004
Brett Baker and the Black Dyke Band form Trombone Quartet as Educational Resource.


Advert: Fancy a photo for Xmas

December 14, 2004
Marlin Images have just the right present for you for Christmas


Valarie Wilkes

MBE for Kirkby stalwart

December 14, 2004
Valerie Wilkes gains a great honour for her work for the Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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