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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.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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