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4BR Apology

March 13, 2006
4BR's Editor has been getting a bit mixed up of late!


Cwamaman

New faces at Cwmaman

March 13, 2006
Welsh challengers get new faces in the ranks ahead of Swansea.


Wayne Ruston

Wrexham Brass fund raiser

March 13, 2006
Wayne Ruston and his Wrexham Brass has been raising funds for a great cause.


New Directory available

March 13, 2006
The new Directory of British Brass Bands: Volume 18 is now availbel from the BFBB.


David Childs

Another rising sunne for Childs

March 13, 2006
David Childs has performed the Alun Hoddinott's Euphonium Concerto as one of the Times newspaper's 'must see' events.


Die Lustige Kapelle (aka The Fun Band)

Showdown at the beach

March 12, 2006
Several South Australian bands today performed at Semaphore to an appreciative crowd.


Regionals 2006: Weather update

March 12, 2006
Latest information for the 2006 Regional Championships being held in Midlands, North West and Scotland.


Motherwell Civic Centre

Results: Scotland — Regionals [Sun]

March 12, 2006
Results for the 2006 Scottish Brass Band Championships from Motherwell. Championship and first sections.


Town Hall, Burton on Trent

Results: Midlands — Regionals [Sun]

March 12, 2006
Draws and results for the 2006 Midlands Regional Championships from Burton on Trent. Championship, Second and Fourth sections.


Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: North West — Regionals

March 12, 2006
Draws and results for the 2006 North Wet Regional Championships from the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. All sections.


BBC RADIO 2

Radio 2 Finalists announced

March 11, 2006
Kate Eggleshaw, Steven Haynes, Daniel Powell & Ben Thomson have made it through to the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist of the Year.


Normans

Win a Xeno!

March 11, 2006
The response so far has been tremendous, but if you haven't got your entry in yet, then check it out either on 4BR or at Blackpool, Motherwell or Burton on Trent at the Normans Trade Stand this weekend.


Alan Edmond

Band Supplies sign Edmonds

March 11, 2006
Alan Edmonds has joined the team at Band Supplies as their new European Sales Manager.


Roger Webster

Webster delight at Noble prize

March 11, 2006
Roger Webster has told of his delight at winning the Eddie Noble Award at Bradford at the weekend, especially as it remembers a someone who once looked after him well.


BAYV Band

Web awards for BAYV

March 11, 2006
The BAYV Band has picked up two monthly awards on the web for their latest CD releases.


Darwin's evolution

March 11, 2006
Eliot Darwin evolves into conducting star with Dodworth Colliery MW, and enjoys every minute of it.


Ian McElligott

Major key changes at Bo'ness

March 11, 2006
It has been a tale of two majors and a minor illness at Bo'ness ahead of the Scottish Regional Championships as Ian McElligott takes over the reins from Graham Jones.


New Jubilee signings

March 11, 2006
The Jubilee Brass (Oxford) Band welcome a number of new faces to the ranks ahead of the forthcoming Regionl Championships.


Conductors Convention a huge success

March 11, 2006
The recent convention of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors has been a huge success.


Alan MCLaren

McLaren steps down

March 11, 2006
Scottish President steps down from Association due to work and personal reasons.


Burton on Trent Town Hall

Results: Regionals — Midlands [Sat]

March 11, 2006
Results for the 2006 Midlands Regional Championships from Burton on Trent. First and third sections.


Bournemouth

Vertommen heads for Bournemouth

March 11, 2006
Bournemouth Concert Brass bring in a bit of Belgian help for the defence of their West of England crown.


Great year for Cawston

March 11, 2006
2005 was the best year yet for the 119 year old Cawston Band — although they hope 2006 will be even better.


Tilbury faces

March 11, 2006
The Tilbury Band welcomes a number of new faces to the ranks ahead of the Regional Championships.


Motherwell Civic Centre

Results: Scotland — Regionals [Sat]

March 11, 2006
Results for the 2006 Scottish Brass Band Championships from Motherwell. Second, third and fourth sections.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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