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Canterbury Foundation Brass

School's out for Canterbury Foundation

December 18, 2005
The Canterbury Foundation Brass 2006 tertiary scholarship has been announced and applications are now being accepted.


Ryan Peni

Canterbury finds Lucky Peni

December 18, 2005
The Canterbury Foundation Brass of New Zealand welcomes Ryan Peni, one of New Zealand’s top soloists to their Bass section.


Sutherland Shire Brass

Cronulla Carols correction

December 17, 2005
Carols at Cronulla have not been cancelled. It is the Coogee Carols on 18th December that have been cancelled.


The 'Trusts' Waitakere Brass

Keep it down will ya!

December 17, 2005
The 'Trusts' Waitakere Brass have been unceremoniously told to put a sock in it!


CHRIS WORMALD

Smithills bang on the mark for recording

December 16, 2005
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Schools Senior Band were in London again on Thursday 15th December for an ITV1 recording that was completed even quicker than expected.


Not such a Silent Night in the bedroom

December 16, 2005
Ireland Colliery had the unsual request to play Silent Night in a bedroom recently. Mind you, it was for television, and you'll have to tune in to BBC 1 next March to find exactly why.


Devilish Publishes its record label

December 16, 2005
Devilish Publishing is proud to present its very own record label, aptly named Devilish Records


New arrival for Hewson

December 16, 2005
Neil Hewson, the flugel horn player with Brighouse & Rastrick wishes to thank through 4BR everyone who has sent their good wishes to him and Hannah since they became parents.


Aldbourne

Two new signings for Aldbourne

December 16, 2005
Aldbourne Band are delighted to announce two new signings within their ranks.


Steve Ford

Steve Ford receives top honour

December 16, 2005
Champion EEb Bass player Steven Ford has been presented with one of Australian banding's top awards — the Victorian Bands' League Certificate & Badge of Honour.


DU Shopping

DU Shopping: Christmas Specials

December 16, 2005
Last minute gift ideas for your favourite brass band enthusiast!


Carlton Main

Carlton Main excited by new appointments

December 15, 2005
Carlton Main have announced to 4BR the exciting appointment of Jason Katsikaris from Gunnedah Band in New South Wales, Australia as their Resident Conductor whilst Allan Ramsay & David Evans front the band at major contests in early 2006.


CENTRAL FLORIDA

Record attendance for BBCF

December 15, 2005
The Brass Band of Central Florida have reported to 4BR that they have been performing to capacity audiences over the Christmas period and have been asked to do more of the same in 2006.


FAIREY BAND

Fairey celebrate new arrival

December 15, 2005
The Fairey Band send their congratulations to Neal McNulty after he became a father this week, and wonder if Louis will be a future cornet player like his dad?


Rosehill awaiting Besson developments

December 15, 2005
Paul Austin of Rosehill Instruments has informed 4BR that due to Besson Musical Instruments going into administration, no instruments are being manufactured or distributed for the time being.


DESFORD

Desford full of Christmas Spirit

December 15, 2005
The Desford band will be getting fully into the Christmas spirit this weekend with two concerts on the agenda


Ashley Gittins

Oz Nationals entries closing

December 15, 2005
Don't forget to have your entries in for the Australian Nationals in Brisbane. Deadline is 16th December!


BLACK DYKE TRAIN

Travel in style on the Black Dyke Band

December 14, 2005
Have you travelled on the Black Dyke Band yet? There's a good chance you will as a GNER locomotive is now bearing the bands name after the honour was bestowed upon them to mark their 150th year.


BLACKPOOL BRASS

New MD for Blackpool Brass

December 14, 2005
Blackpool Brass has informed 4BR that their popular MD Steve Simpson is stepping down due to the uncertainty of his health and confirmed that Andrew Warriner will take up the reins.


Bands bring hospital cheer

December 14, 2005
The members of St Albans & Welwyn Garden City bands have been bringing some Christmas cheer after a recent hospital visit.


Abraham Darby set for Sellers extravaganza

December 14, 2005
The Abraham Darby Specialist School in Telford are looking forward to performing with Sellers International in February, and have raised over £1500 recently whilst entertaining the crowds in Telford.


WINGATES

Wingates to record Nyman CD

December 13, 2005
Following on from last week's announcement that Wingates will be recording a CD with members of the Halle Orchestra, they're now gearing up to record music from Michael Nyman


CARLTON MAIN

Carlton set to announce new MDs

December 13, 2005
Carlton Main have revealed to 4BR that they will be making announcements later this week with regards to a new Resident Conductor and who will be fronting the band at the Yorkshire Area and Grand Shield contests.


WINGATES

Familiar faces returm to Wingates

December 13, 2005
Wingates have welcomed back a couple of familiar faces to their ranks.


Thoresby's Christmas Cracker

December 12, 2005
Thoresby Colliery Band had a cracking night on Sunday, but don't worry if you missed it, you've got another chance to hear the band this Tuesday, 13th December.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


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