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BFBB

BFBB release new procedures

October 26, 2007
The British Federation of Brass Bands has released new guidance as well as registration with the Criminal Records Bureau.


Borders Entertainment Contest

October 26, 2007
Bands gear up for the Borders Contest.


Tyler

Tyler helps next generation

October 26, 2007
Fodens star Helen Tyler is helping the next generation of young American brass players.


YBS

YBS enjoy Italian aperitif

October 26, 2007
The secret of YBS's succes at London was perhaps a quick trip to Cianti country.


Rankings: October update

October 26, 2007
Latest 200 ranked bands following the Nationals in Lonson and other contests.


The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh

Free treat for Melbourne

October 26, 2007
The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh, the last surviving all brass band left within British Army Military Music, is coming to Melbourne to play two free concerts for the people of Melbourne.


Eupho premiere

October 26, 2007
The Queensland Conservatorium Brass Band will present a concert for Euphonium and Brass Band enthusisats in Brisbane next week.


Carl Riseley

Trouble for Carl

October 25, 2007
Carl Riseley this week continues his amazing journey on Australian Idol. However, a real problem has emerged.


Brassfeast

Brassfeast unchallenged

October 25, 2007
The Brassfeast Challenge which was to take place at the Crown Entertainment Complex tomorrow has been postponed.


Jen Magoulas

Cornet snatched

October 25, 2007
This morning on a train on her way to a University exam, Jennifer Magoulas had her gig bag snatched.


Nambour Festival of Brass

October 24, 2007
The 39th Annual Festival of Brass takes place this weekend, 27 & 28 October, in the Hungerford Hall in the grounds of the Nambour & District State High School.


Mark Fitzpatrick

Fitzy moves to NZ

October 24, 2007
Victorian brass player, Mark Fitzpatrick, has secured a job as Principal Trumpet with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand.


Band Association of New South Wales

BOB Finalists

October 23, 2007
This weekend sees the last heat of the Battle of the Bands take place in the Metropolitan District leading up the final on 25 November.


The Trusts Waitakere Brass

Waitakere make new friends

October 23, 2007
The Trusts Waitakere Brass are busy making new friends and cementing existing relationships over the coming weeks with two joint concerts.


Sellers

Sellers fate sealed

October 23, 2007
Reports confirm that Sellers International Band is set to be wound up in January next year.


Thundersley

Thundersley online

October 23, 2007
The Thundersley Band is the latest to get onto the internet.


Newstad

Newstead set for Charity fund raiser

October 23, 2007
The Newstead organisation is pulling out all the stops to help a great cause and a great player.


Marzella

Katrina heads home

October 23, 2007
4BR Player of the Year set to perform on home soil this weekend and is teaming up with her father to do it.


Sheldon

Comrade Sheldon takes the helm

October 23, 2007
Graham Sheldon is the new man in charge of Soham Comrades Band.


Buckhaven

Buckhaven say goodbye to MD

October 23, 2007
The Buckhaven & Methil Band has said goodbye to its MD Bob MacDonald and welcome a new man in charge.


DVD Black Dyke and James Morrison

4BR shopping: new releases

October 23, 2007
Six top DVD and CD releases now available for sale with 4barsrest shopping.


Money

4BR Money List

October 22, 2007
Fodens just about wrap up 4BR Money List title but Grimethorpe close in ahead of Brass in Concert.


grimethorpe celebrate

Grimethorpe set eyes on hat trick

October 22, 2007
Grimey set their eyes on a hat-trick — but its Brass in Concert first for the new National Champion.


Withington

Withington's secret six

October 22, 2007
Alan Withington has the Midas touch at the Royal Albert Hall — but there is no secret to it.


Michael Dodd

Dodd's delight

October 22, 2007
The quiet man of Grimethorpe shows his class to help his band to National double.




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


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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