News / 2007
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Brighouse announce Rhyl programme
September 20, 2007
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band are all set for their appearance in Rhyl.
Press lauds King Cotton
September 19, 2007
The Theatre critics have been descending on The Lowry in Manchester to witness Jimmy McGovern's King Cotton and just like 4BR they've been seriously impressed.
Want to study brass?
September 19, 2007
Collaboration seems to be the key to making anything happen these days and this is certainly the case in the South of New Zealand where the future of our Brass Band movement seems to be thriving.
EP launch
September 18, 2007
The Dan Carroll Band has announced the release of its new EP "Departure". So what has this got to do with brass bands?
Waitakere secret revealed
September 18, 2007
The Trusts Waitakere Brass can finally reveal details of their recent invitation to perform at the 2007 APRA Silver Scrolls Awards.
Results: Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod
September 17, 2007
Twelve bands competed at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod held in Traralgon, Victoria last weekend.
4BR Money List
September 17, 2007
Fodens extend lead at top as Cory and Dyke move up the rankings following the British Open.
Results: Wychavon Contest
September 17, 2007
A great day was had by one and all at Wychavon with Pemberton Old Wigan taing the top honours with success also for
Delight for Cory
September 17, 2007
Cory are the 2007 British Open champion and their MD was a thoroughly delighted man.
The winning remarks
September 17, 2007
It was not just 4BR who thought Cory had won — the proper judges thought so too.
Mixed emotions for Dyke MD
September 17, 2007
It was a day of mixed emotions for Black Dyke and their MD Dr Nicholas Childs as they just missed out on a hat-trick of wins.
Downie moved by Gerontius performances
September 17, 2007
The composer has told 4BR that he was deeply impressed and moved by the best performances of his work on the weekend.
Judges unanimous in decision
September 17, 2007
The three wise men certainly enjoyed their time in the box and came up with a unanimous decision.
Test piece gains plaudits
September 17, 2007
There were plaudits this year for the choice of set work as well as the study score and programme.
British Open relegation
September 17, 2007
Two bands will have to make the trip to Blackpool next year.
Cardiff Band records its Heritage
September 17, 2007
Cardiff's Melingriffith Band has just recorded a rich part of its history.
Hobbins takes helm at Boarshurst
September 17, 2007
Alan Hobbins has been appointed the new MD at Boarshurst Silver Band.
New players at Wellington
September 17, 2007
The Wellington (Telford) Band have welcomed six new players to the ranks.
Smithills to get extra Sparke
September 17, 2007
The Smithills Band are getting set to join forces with Phiip Sparke once more.
East Anglian link to Australian Nationals
September 17, 2007
Two test pieces commissioned by the late Brian Hastings are to be played at the 2008 Australian Nationals.
Boobs & Brass on show again
September 17, 2007
Those lovely girls from Boobs & Brass are set to raise funds for a great cause once again.
Reunion at Clifton & Lightcliffe
September 17, 2007
The Clifton and Lightcliffe band are organising a re-union and are looking for any past members from the date they were formed back in 1838!
