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Graham Jacklin

Leicester celebrate latest win

February 24, 2006
Graham Jacklin and his Leicester Co-op Band has been celebrating their latest win at the NEMBBA Contest.


Mark Vause

Vause writes for youth

February 24, 2006
Mark Vause, runner up in last year's NABBC Conpetition has written some splendid new music for brass aimed at the younger end of the market.


Alicia Ludi-Schutz and Trevor Bremner

Alicia nabbed by The Feds

February 24, 2006
Well, not exactly, but she will be joining South Brisbane Federal Band for the Australian Nationals.


4BR shopping: 4 great new CDs

February 23, 2006
Four great new CDs are now available for pre-order from 4barsrest shopping including A Golden Year (Black Dyke), Highlights of the Besson National Brass Band Championship 2005, Chatham Dances (Eikanger) and Hymns of Praise (Leyland).


Salisbury City Band

Salisbury Slow Melody

February 23, 2006
This year marks the 30th Salisbury City Band Slow Melody Competition, and entries are now open.


Queensland Band Association

Qld Youth Brass Band CD

February 22, 2006
The final concert of the Qld State Youth Band was recorded live and CDs can be purchased from Brisbane Brass.


Lawrence family memorial service

February 22, 2006
A memorial service and concert for Sharon and Hayden Lawrence will be held at the Mansfield State High School Auditorium on Friday 24 February.


Melbourne High School Old Boys Association

Bob Dunn Centenary Band

February 21, 2006
The Melbourne High School Old Boys Association is forming an 'Old Boys' band for their Centenary in 2007.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

Cooperman enjoys Brighouse win

February 21, 2006
Black Dyke's Paul Lovatt-Cooper tells 4BNR that he ws thrilled to have won the Brighouse Compositional Competition.


Hobbins to hit another high note

February 21, 2006
Alan Hobbins has been appointed as soprano cornet with the Sellers International Band.


Euro Brass Drachten

Top Dutch

February 21, 2006
The top three Dutch bands are to meet and showcase their talents.


Death of Welsh conductor

February 21, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of popular Welsh Conductor Bryn Davis.


Pontins

2006 Pontins Youth Brass Band Festival

February 21, 2006
Details of the test pieces and judges for the forthcoming Festival have been released.


Dolce Productions

Advert: Dolce Productions

February 21, 2006
Dolce Productions have been flat out recording bands in the past few months, and have plans to record more — at the Regional Championshuips as well.


Greggs launch youth band

February 21, 2006
The Greggs Band will launch their new youth band on April 1st following on from the success of their other ventures.


Advert: TP Music

February 21, 2006
Something for the LOWER BRASS and something for the CHAMPIONS


Steve Sykes

Lydbrook enjoy a day at the seaside

February 21, 2006
Steve Sykes and the Lydbrook Band recently enjoyed a day out by the dea in Porthcawl by taking home with them a nice wad of brass.


Dave Danford

Double premieres for Danford

February 21, 2006
BAYV percussionist Dave Danford all set for two premieres in March.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

PLC wins B&R title

February 21, 2006
Paul Lovatt-Cooper wins the 125th Brighouse and Rastrick Composition title.


City of Chester

Lions roar at Chester

February 21, 2006
City of Chester benefit from a financial roar from the local Lions.


Jef Sparkes

Co-op start 2006 in fine style

February 21, 2006
Jef Sparkes and the United Co-op Band (Crewe) has started 2006 in fine style and are looking forward to the Regionals with lots of confidence.


Blaenavon boost the ranks

February 21, 2006
The Blaenavon Band has boosted its ranks with new signings and a new MD.


Ellington Colliery NWW

Fernie to take to the waters

February 21, 2006
Northumbrian Water Ellington Colliery Band has teamed up with Scotsman Alan Fernie for this year's Regional Championships.


Rasen from the dead

February 21, 2006
Following the loss of a number of players last year, the Market Rasen Band has risen from thed ead to compete again.


Felling Band

Felling into place

February 21, 2006
The Felling Band has welcomed new faces to the band in time for the Regional Championships.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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