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David Childs

Childs set for Cornish trip

December 14, 2004
David Childs is off to Cornwall to help out the Cornwall Youth Band.


Dobcross tuned in to £5000

December 14, 2004
Santa brings a great present for Dobcross (beats socks and aftershave anyday!)


Ben Dixon

Ben welcomed into the fold

December 14, 2004
13 year old tuba player Ben Dixon has been welcomed into the Carlton Main Frickley Band by Ray Sykes (now there is a man to look after you!)


Lynda Nicholson

St. Helens Youth support homeless

December 14, 2004
Lynda Nicholson and her band help out a great cause and accompany Willard White and Guy Barker no less.


The Devils Horns

The Battle of the Bands — Welsh style

December 14, 2004
If you thought Yorkshire banding was full of rivalry, then over 100 years ago, it was open warfare in North Wales.


David King

First concert for New YBS!

December 14, 2004
David King and his new YBS Band will be making their debuts in Rochdale (wonder who will be on sop eh?)


Watership Brass in Christmas mood

December 14, 2004
Great occasion for Watership Brass in Newbury.


Abraham Darby continue tradition

December 14, 2004
Christmas Eve Carols on the world famous Ironbridge Gorge Bridge set to continue (hope no one falls off!)


Santa comes to Ratby

December 14, 2004
Ratby had a special guest star at their recent Chrsitmas Concert — a fat chap in a red shirt (no, not Wayne Rooney).


Steve Pritchard Jones

Welsh Youth secure

December 14, 2004
Steve Pritchard Jones and the North Powys Youth Band has been in celebratory mood.


EYMS busy for Christmas

December 14, 2004
EYMS has been as busy as Santa in the lead up to Christmas.


Saddleworth Players — Go for Charity Finale

December 14, 2004
Gilbert Symes and the Navigation All Star Brass are set to open the New Year in style in Uppermill.


Hendon SA prepare for 2005

December 14, 2004
The Hendon Band of the Salvation Army are getting ready for a busy 2005.


Peter Lipari

Illinois sell out for Chrsitmas

December 14, 2004
'Sold Out' signs are up for Peter Lipari and the Illinois Brass Band Christmas Concert.


Muker set for CD release

December 14, 2004
One of the last traditional village bands in North Yorkshire have put themselves on CD at last (They were formed in 1897 you know).


David Hutchinson

Gresley enertain the crowds

December 14, 2004
David Hutchinson and the Gresley Senior and Junior Bands have been entertaining the crowds.


Verwood celebrate

December 14, 2004
Verwood Concert Brass wrap up their contest season with victory in Weymouth.


Nick Walkley

Faireys dish out the gongs

December 14, 2004
The Fairey FP(Music) Badn have dished out their own annual gongs this year.


Band plays for Royal Switch on

December 14, 2004
The Middleton and Teesdale Silver Bands recently put a bit of Christmas light into old Charley boys life (he needs it doesn't he?)


Butlins announce contest details

December 09, 2004
The Butlins Mineworkers Festival Contest has announced further details to their exciting weekend.


Mark Bentham

Hepworth set for Cambridge

December 09, 2004
Mark Bentham and his Scottish Open Champions will be looking for further success at Cambridge next year.


Peter Parkes

Faireys set for Christmas Party

December 09, 2004
Peter Parkes and the Fairey FP(Music)Band are set for their annual Chrsitmas bash in Stockport this Friday.


European

3rd Euro Conductors Contest

December 09, 2004
Time is running out if you wish to put yourself forward to become the top stick wagger in Europe. We have the details.


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy to take on the world

December 09, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy (Ever Ready) will be representing England at the forthcoming World Championships in Kerkrade.


Christmas Fare from St. Ronans

December 09, 2004
St. Ronan's Silver Band will be entertaining the crowds this Christmas.




British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


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.


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.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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