News / 2006
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Smithills Confirm 2007 USA Tour
September 12, 2006
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Schools Senior Band are set for yet another trip across the pond to the good ol' USA.
Results: Exmouth Festival
September 12, 2006
Soundhouse and Steve Sykes make it a clean sweep at Exmouth.
Results: Lakeside Entertainment
September 12, 2006
Strata Brass retain their entertainment title at the Lakeside Entertainment Contest.
Results: Hardraw Scar
September 12, 2006
United Co-op Milnrow and Andrew White take top honours at Hardraw Scar.
Eden in Denmark
September 12, 2006
John Pickard's 'Eden' is set to test the best bands in Denmark later this year at their National Championships.
New MD for Sunnybank
September 12, 2006
Brisbane band Sunnybank Brass No. 2 has a new Musical Director.
AFL or brass concert?
September 12, 2006
Many Perth residents will be faced with a dilemma on Saturday – watch their beloved Eagles play AFL or go to the Canning City Brass Band Concert featuring Riki McDonnell and Alexandra Kerwin. There’s no issue I hear you say!
4br shopping: European DVD
September 11, 2006
The DVD for the 2006 European Championship from Belfast's Waterfront Hall has now been released. Re-live the event and buy a copy with 4barsrest shopping.
Vienna Nights gets huge thumbs up
September 11, 2006
Philip Wilby's Vienna Nights gets a huge thumbs up from performers and listeners alike.
Delight at score and organization
September 11, 2006
There may have been some grumbles about the result in some quarters, but this year's event certainly impressed the audience and they didn't have to bring a magnifying glass either to read the short score!
Audience annoyed at muted judges
September 11, 2006
There was disquiet after the results as many people felt they deserved a better explanation from the judges this year about how they reached their decision.
3 for the drop
September 11, 2006
Three bands head for the Grand Shield next year as the 2007 contest should see quite a few fancied bands glancing over their shoulders at the spectre of a return to Blackpool.
Welsh 1-2-3 at Open
September 11, 2006
History is made at Birmingham with Welsh conductors taking the first three places for the first time in 154 attempts and other records being broke as well.
Results: Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod
September 10, 2006
The 51st Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Brass Solo, Ensemble and Band Events were held on the weekend 9-10 September.
Chip off the old block!
September 10, 2006
Baritone 'starlet', Jess Crabbe, scores three from three, at yesterday's Latrobe Valley eisteddfod.
Dyke delight at double
September 11, 2006
Black Dyke sweep the board at the 2006 British Open Championships in Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Results: 2006 British Open
September 09, 2006
Full results of the 200 British Open Championships from Birmigham's Symphony Hall.
Live: 2006 British Open
September 09, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 British Open Championships from Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Vienna Nights set to test the best
September 08, 2006
Philip Wilby's test piece Vienna Nights is set to test the very best bands this weekend — and 4BR has already heard it and it is a stonker!
4br shopping: Regionals 2007
September 08, 2006
The CD for the 2007 Regional Championships, due to be released soon is now available for pre-order through the site.
Star spotting at British Open
September 08, 2006
Andriy Shevchenko may not be on display this weekend, but a number of bands have been dipping into the transfer funds to boost their chances of success this weekend.
Advert: Virtuosi Instruments
September 08, 2006
The new professional cornet from Virtuosi Instruments is being launched this weekend at the British Open. Get your hands on one quick!
Marshall law set to return to Mount Charles
September 08, 2006
The winning combination of Black Dyke's Richard Marshall and the youngsters of Mount Charles Youth are due to team up again for the forthcoming Pontins British Open Youth Championships.
Reg Vardy team up with Downie
September 08, 2006
Composer Kenneth Downie is writing a new work for the Reg Vardy Band for Brass in Concert this year.
Exciting launch at Brass in Concert
September 08, 2006
Brass in Concert launches focus on Brass and Percussion at this year's event in Gateshead.
