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Keith Leonard

Leonard returns to Derwent

June 30, 2004
Derwent Brass welcome back Keith Leaonard after illness.


Welsh youth set to tour NZ and OZ

June 30, 2004
Three week tour down-under for Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band in July and August.


Masters 2005: Organisers issue statement

June 29, 2004
Richard Franklin and Philip Biggs provide a statement for the 2005 All England Masters International Contest


Results: West of Scotland

June 29, 2004
Full results from the West of Scotland Brass Band Association Contest.


Michael Howley — back at Faireys

New faces at Faireys

June 29, 2004
Fairey FP (Music) Band are pleased to announce the arrival of four new players to the band.


Alex Kerwin

Kerwins set sail for NZ

June 26, 2004
Alex and Simon Kerwin leave thier castle behid for a new life (and plenty of brass band playing in New Zealand.


2004 Great Northern Festival

June 26, 2004
Details have been released of the forthcoming Great Northern Arts Festival, with one heck of a Gala Concert.


Simon Dobson

By Royal Appointment

June 26, 2004
Zone One Brass are to perform at Buckingham Palace for the Windsor's and just 8000 of their guests!


New MD at Hazel Grove

June 26, 2004
Neil Bowden is the new man in charge at Hazel Grove, and a talented bloke he is too!


Stoke Festival of Brass

June 26, 2004
Details of the forthcoming Stoke on Trent Festival of Brass


SA Household Troops announce tour details

June 26, 2004
The details of the forthcoming Summer Tour by the Household Troops Band of the Salvation Army have been released. You know where to see them then.


Phil Lawrence

New MD at Welwyn

June 26, 2004
Welwyn Garden City welcome a brand new MD to the rostrum as Phil Lawrence takes over the helm.


Not quite Euro 2004, but...

June 26, 2004
Brass bands beaten by scratch team in footy comp — but United Yorkshire Co-op don't mind a bit


New home for Eikanger

June 26, 2004
Top Norwegian band finally gets a new home to rehearse in, and all for the sum of £2.00!


Results: Bugle 2004

June 22, 2004
All the winners and a report form the famous festival in deepest Cornwall.


Edward Gregson

Scottish Open opts for Dancing test

June 22, 2004
The bands at The 2004 Scottish Open have opted for Dances and Arias as the test piece for the contest. We have full details.


Bon Voyage to Hawley

June 22, 2004
Popular player and MD heads off the New Zeland once more — but he will be back.


New faces at Enderby

June 22, 2004
The Enderby Band has been busy in the signing on stakes.


William Rushworth

Rushworth heads for Holme

June 22, 2004
Wiliam Rushworth has been snapped up by Holme Silver as their new MD


Change to Whit Friday Result

June 22, 2004
A couple of changes to the results from Lees to amend for the record books.


Bands remember Jamie Fuller

June 22, 2004
The life of Jamie Fuller, the Principal Cornet of the Towcester Studio Band has been celebrated.


Results: Kirkby Bands on Parade

June 22, 2004
Carlton take top honours at Kirkby in Ashfield


Woodfalls celebrate

June 22, 2004
SWT Woodfalls celebrate their best ever National placing and get ready for their 130th anniversary.


Foden's Future is Secure!

June 19, 2004
Fodens future base is secured by flagship custom built centre.


Fairey welcome new recruits

June 19, 2004
Double National Champions welcome three important signings to the band.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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