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Leyland

Leyland set for Grenland debut

October 15, 2007
Leyland set to appear at Grenland Contest in Norway in 2008.


Cwmaman

Cwmaman clinch sponsorship deal

October 15, 2007
Welsh band gains valuable sponsorship deal as well as signing up new players.


Faber retains publishing title

October 15, 2007
Faber Music has retained its title as Printed Music Publisher of the Year for a fourth consecutive time.


Flixton

Double celebration for Flixton

October 15, 2007
A great start of a new ear for Flixton after their recent success at the Fleetwood Contest.


Besses

Besses enjoy the movies

October 15, 2007
A revitalised Besses recently enjoyed a musical trip to the movies with Bolton Youth Band.


Launcestin Town

Results: Launceston Solo & Quartet

October 15, 2007
Plenty of talented young players enjoyed themselves at the recent Launceston Town Band Solo and Quartet Contest.


Verdi

Robson's Rigoletto

October 15, 2007
The talented Steve Robson of the Stanhope Band has just completed a transcription of the whole of Verdi's 'Rigoletto' for an unique opera production.


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Results: Leicester BBA Solo & Quartet

October 15, 2007
Fantastic turn out at Groby for the Leicestershire contest with lots of talented young players on display.


Results: NEMMBA Solo, Duet & Quartet

October 15, 2007
There was a great turn out of players at the NEMMBA Contest with plenty of young stars of the future showcasing their talents.


Death of Kirkby youngster

October 15, 2007
The sad death of 12 year old David Berill of the Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band has been announced.


Artists announce Regent Hall programme

October 15, 2007
Beela Tromba and Rex Richardson have announced what they are to play at Regent Hall on Friday.


Law

Law and order at Wakefield

October 15, 2007
Norman Law has taken over the MD duties at Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band.


British Army Brass Band

Army set to join the ranks

October 15, 2007
The British Army has formed a brass band and will perform at the Pontins Championships later this year. Bet they have shiny shoes!


Sik Brass

A decade of Silk

October 15, 2007
Silk Brass celebrate a decade of music making with a new CD.


Details announced for the 6th annual Northwest International Brass Band Festival

October 14, 2007
Details are released for the Northwest International Brass Band Festival in Bellevue, Washington on January 26, 2008.


Hannaford Street Silver Band begins 24th season

October 14, 2007
Hannaford has some exciting plans for the 2007-2008 concert season.


Tasmanian Bands League

Results: 2007 Tasmanian Band Championships

October 14, 2007
The 2007 Tasmanian State Band Championships were conducted by the Tasmanian Bands League at the Scotch Oakburn College Performing Arts Centre in Launceston on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October.


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Faireys set for CD release

October 12, 2007
The Fairey band and composer in residence Phil Lawrence are all set for the release of a new CD in the next week or so.


Tameside Council

2007 British Open Solo & Quartet Championship

October 12, 2007
Closing date extended for contest.


Pontins

2007 Pontins Championships

October 12, 2007
All the details for this year's Pontins Festival have been released by the organisers.


2008 Gwent Youth Brass Band Festival

October 12, 2007
Details of the popular Gwent Festival have been released by the organisers.


black dyke

More chances to see Dyke

October 12, 2007
If you tuned in last week or missed it, you've got further opportunities to see Black Dyke on BBC 4 this Sunday.


Coleshill

Cash boost for Coleshill

October 12, 2007
Boost for Coelshill as they get a nice lump of dosh to help the kids.


South Australian Band Association

Joughin wins again

October 12, 2007
News has just reached 4BRDU that Kevin Joughin has won this years Champion of Champions in South Australia.


Band Association of New South Wales

BANSW resolve St Marys issue

October 12, 2007
Geoff Moore, Secretary of the Band Association of New South Wales, has released the following statement regarding The St Mary's Band Club Brass Band.




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


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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