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David Maplestone

Return of the Dragon

September 05, 2006
Staffordshire announce the return of David Maplestone as conductor.


13 Etoiles

Brass Band 13 Etoiles Public Audition

September 05, 2006
Swiss contenders set to open the doors on the preperation for the forthcoming Swiss Open.


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Out of Africa for Fishburn flugel

September 05, 2006
Flugel horn player Patrick Garner heads to Africa — but he will be returning in time for the contest season next year.


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Mount Charles build new foundations

September 05, 2006
The Mount Charles Band has been rebuilding the foundations of the band with the signing of two new tuba players.


RNCM

Eikanger star attraction at RNCM Festival

September 05, 2006
The Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag are set to appear at next year's RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester.


WINGATES

Wingates capture young trombone star

September 05, 2006
One of the brightest young talents within the banding scene, ten year old Peter Moore has joined Wingates.


Band Supplies

Advert Feature: Band Supplies

September 05, 2006
Fancy a test drive of one of the lastest instruments, then get to the Band Supplies trade stand this weekend at the British Open — pronto!


sYMPHONY hALL

Thumbs up for Vienna Nights

September 05, 2006
It seems we could well be in for a classic this weekend as conductors and performers give the thumbs up sign to Philip Wilby's new work.


English National

No Dyke and Grimey at English Nationals?

September 05, 2006
Although not confirmed sources say that neither Dyke or Grimethorpe will be heading for the English Nationals next year.


Greig Hall

Cloudcatcher for Norway

September 05, 2006
Norwegian Elite to tackle Cloudcatcher Fells in 2007.


Pontins

Pontins announce youth details

September 05, 2006
Although disappointed at the number of entries, Pontins organisers have released details of the forthcoming Pontins Youth Brass Band Festival.


Butlins

Butlins announce judges

September 05, 2006
The list of the men in the box for Butlins Mineworkers Championships has been has been released.


Brass Band Aid

Artful project

September 05, 2006
A local artist is all set to help Brass Band Aid later this month, and you can bid for his painting too.


Dalkeith at the summit of Ben Nevis

A real brass band High Peak!

September 05, 2006
Members of Dalkeith and Monktonhall Band have just climbed Ben Nevis to raise funds for the band and a great cause. Bet they had no breath left to play Eric Ball's High Peak after that!


Venue change for Lakeside

September 05, 2006
There has been a change of venue for the forthcoming Lakeside Entertainment Contest. So don't go to the wrong place!


Results: Brass in the Park

September 05, 2006
Dalmellington take a stroll in the Park as they take title in Newtongrange.


Fribourg update for the web

September 05, 2006
Brass Band Fribourg has updated its website to enable everyone to enjoytheir latest news — even the English!


YBS

New signing at YBS

September 05, 2006
The YBS Band has announced a new signing for their cornet ranks — all the way from the cantons of Switzerland.


Bristol East

East goes west for Bristol

September 05, 2006
The Bristol East Band has gone west for concert success it seems


New MD at Lostock Hall

September 05, 2006
Iain Mcknight is the new man in charge at Lostock Hall Memorial Band.


Rat nicks Ratby's sop

September 05, 2006
Some low down dirty rat has knicked Ratby's soprano. If you know anything about it then give then a call or even ask old Plod to intervene.


Freckleton

Hello and Goodbye at Freckleton

September 05, 2006
It seems that everyone wants to come to Freckleton even though they have had to say goodbye to a few players.


Lyngby Taarbaek

The Danes are coming

September 05, 2006
The Danish Champions, Lyngby-Taarbæk Band are set to make a quick trip across the North Sea later this month, when they invade the Sage Centre in Gateshead.


Durham County Contest — Test Pieces

September 05, 2006
The pieces for the 2006 Grading Contest have been announced


Becontree

Becontree to help great charity cause

September 05, 2006
The Becontree Band are getting ready to help a fantastic charity cause next month.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


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


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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