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Bentham

Bentham set to lead Barton again

January 18, 2007
Barton Town Band is gearing up for the Regionals with some impressive signings for MD Mark Bentham to work with.


Bands get ready for Greater Gwent Contest

January 18, 2007
There will be a very healthy turn out of bands next week in Wales as one of the oldest and best supported youth contests takes place in Gwent.


Yeo

Yeo ready for Butlins trip

January 16, 2007
Trombone star set to enjoy first taste of Skegness banding.


PolSteel

PolySteel up for Butlins challenge

January 16, 2007
Reigning champion keen to hold onto Mineworkers title.


Cover up for Boobs & Brass

January 16, 2007
Unfortunatley there is to be a cover up for the boob girls...


Saynor

Saynor is new big bass gun at Wire Brass

January 16, 2007
Bactiguard Wire Brass are set to bring out the big guns with the news of the signing of Gavin Saynor, Nick Jones and Paul De Cinque.


Results: Edinburgh Charities

January 16, 2007
Scotland seems to be bursting at the seams with young talent with a great turnout at East Lothian.


Results: Borders Brass Youth Solo & Ensemble

January 16, 2007
Good entry at Galashiels.


Results: Fife Charities Solo & Ensemble

January 16, 2007
Good turn out and high standard at Fife.


Devilsh Award for Composition

January 16, 2007
New competition set to encourage talented tunesmiths.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies boost Big Blow

January 16, 2007
Band Supplies have added their weight behind the Big Blow World Record atempt.


Sellers International

Old and new for Sellers

January 16, 2007
More new faces join the Sellers ranks.


Nunnery

Clacton find help in Nunnery

January 16, 2007
The Clacton on Sea Band has appointed itself a new MD in the shape of Robert Nunnery.


St Dennis Band members with trophies

Awards at St Dennis

January 16, 2007
It was award time for St. Dennis Band at their recent Dinner and Dance night.


EYMS Band

EYMS helps raise profile

January 16, 2007
EYMS Band go deep to help raise their profile and raise money for a worthy cause.


BBA

BBA enjoys latest boost to funds

January 16, 2007
The lastest initiative from Brass Band Aid has been a great success.


Willebroek

Willebroek enjoy media attention.

January 16, 2007
It seems the European Champions are enjoying some high profile media attention at present.


Neish market

January 16, 2007
Talented tuba star set for Bridgewater Hall recital.


Calling all Midland bands

January 16, 2007
If your band hasn't had an entry form for the forthcoming NEMBBA Contest in February, then get in otuch with the organiser soon.


Newbridge

To boldly go.... to Newbridge

January 16, 2007
The ambitious Welsh champion has picked up another crew member...


New faces at Strata

January 16, 2007
Strata Brass complete thier player line up way ahead of the Regionals.


Trust tops 100

January 16, 2007
The Trefor Evans Trust has now colected over 100 instruments to send to Lithuania.


Results: Dobcross Slow Melody

January 16, 2007
Excellent standard on show at Dobcross.


Wedding

Mr & Mrs Childs

January 16, 2007
Euphonium star ties the knot


Sutherland Shire

Fans or Fanatics

January 15, 2007
Sutherland Shire share its recent concert series success with 4barsrest readers.




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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