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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.




Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


fUSION

Brass Fluxus — where brass banding meets avant-garde art

January 8 • Regent Brass joins an artistic fusion of Spike Jones, gags, games, Vaudeville, John Cage and Marcel Duchamp.


Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


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


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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