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No rest for Telford

October 24, 2005
The Abraham Darby School Showband are getting ready for a big London date.


New caps for Ireland

October 24, 2005
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band have been sowing the seeds for their future.


Kippax lose a rep

October 24, 2005
The Kippax Band has lost their repiano player for Pontins — but thankfully she should be back soon.


David Gallaher

Gallaher retires

October 24, 2005
David Gallaher to step down as Musical Director of Community Trust Woolston Brass.


South Australian Band Association

Results: SABA State Championships

October 23, 2005
Kensington and Norwood Brass continue to lead the brass band scene in South Australia.


Brisbane Brass

Alan Wilkie Bursary

October 23, 2005
A $1,000 bursary is up for grabs for a Queensland student showing promise as a brass player or percussionist for 2006.


Robert Kavenagh

Another Aussie for Leyland

October 21, 2005
South Australian Robert Kavanagh is playing Solo Horn for the current UK Champions, Leyland Band.


Edward kennedy

Ed's a Champ

October 21, 2005
Our own Edward Kennedy from Queensland played with winning band, Leyland, at the Nationals.


Queensland Band Association

Nambour District Band Contest

October 21, 2005
Seventeen bands will compete in the Nambour District Band Contest later this month.


Band Association of New South Wales

Battle of the Bands: Northern Heat

October 21, 2005
CNL Brass was judged to be the most entertaining in the Hunter/Northern heat of the New South Wales Battle of the Bands.


Tredegar Band

Passing of a lovely woman

October 20, 2005
Tredegar Town Band will greatly miss one of the nicest people around.


59th SWBBA Contest

October 20, 2005
We have the details of the forthcoming South West Brass Band Championships in Torquay.


Rothwell Temperance

Rothwell appoint new PC

October 20, 2005
Rothwell Temperance Band has appointed James McCabe as their new Principal Cornet.


Dobcross Silver

Old band set to celebrate Dobcross 130th

October 20, 2005
The Dobcross Silver Band 130th Anniversary Gala Concert is set to enjoy a first half of an all star, old stars band.


Death of Lady Goffin

October 20, 2005
4BR has been informed of the death of Lady Marjorie Goffin.


prairie Brass Band logo

US band to help hurricane victims

October 20, 2005
Prairie Brass Band to undertake a concert for Hurricane victims.


Leyland Band logo

National Champs in tv appearance

October 20, 2005
The newly-crowned National Champions, Leyland will appear on BBC TV this evening between 6.30-7.00pm.


John Pickard

Pickard mystified and puzzled

October 19, 2005
Dr John Pickard has enjoyed the plaudits from Eden, but he was still left puzzled and mystified by the responses of the three men in the box.


Pontins

Change of Pontins date

October 19, 2005
Pontins has decided to change next year's contest date to stop a clash with a later than usual National Finals.


Butlins

Butlins sign up Traders

October 19, 2005
Butlins Mineworkers Championships announce 3 year deal with traders.


Fancy becoming British Champions?

October 19, 2005
British Open Solo and Quartet Championships enjoy 155 increase in entries, but there is still room for a few more.


Brian Grant

Grant and Carlton Main part company

October 19, 2005
Brian Grant and the Carlton Main Frickley Band have parted company on amicable terms.


Who dunnit?

October 19, 2005
Epping Forest Band have a murderer on the loose.


Dutch set for National Championships

October 19, 2005
The Dutch National Championships will take place later this year with some interesting new works set to test the bands.


Desford

Desford set for Asia tour

October 19, 2005
Fresh from the National Finals, Desford Colliery Band are off to help in the continued restoration work after the Boxing Day Tsunami.




Winter Gardens

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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