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Lostock Hall

Double celebrations for Lostock Hall

February 06, 2008
Lostock Hall has been celebrating a double on the weekend.


Marie Smith

Marie says goodbye

February 06, 2008
One of the great band trainers is retiring as Marie Smith hangs up her baton.


Elland Slow Melody Contest

February 06, 2008
The 19th annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest takes place in May.


Arrow Valley

Bands combine for firefighter appeal

February 06, 2008
Arrow Valley and Shipston join forces to help a very worthy appeal.


New signings at Besses Boys

February 06, 2008
Besses Boys Band announce new signings.


Mellingriffith

New and old at City of Cardiff

February 06, 2008
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band gain new faces and honour some older ones too.


125 not out

February 06, 2008
Cardiff Canton Band are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year.


Diamonds and Liverpool '08

February 06, 2008
Liverpool 08 Capital of Culture commission new work for brass band


blak dyke logo

Black Dyke to play during St.Helens LIVE 08

February 06, 2008
Black Dyke will play their part in the 2008 Capital of Culture celebrations.


Sarah Butler

Bruce Raymond stands down

February 05, 2008
Bruce Raymond, Musical Director of K & N Spring Gully Brass has announced a new Musical Director for the bands Youth Brass.


Dalewool Auckland Brass

No more hanky panky in Dalewool

February 05, 2008
Dalewool Auckland Brass Musical Director, Nigel Weeks, has issued a stern warning to his players.


Money

2008 4BR Money List

February 05, 2008
After their repeat win at Yeovil on the weekend, PolySteel push themselves right up into the top three money winners of the year so far.


Booth steps down

February 05, 2008
After many years as Chairman of Slaithwaite Band, Andrew Booth has stepped down.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Pemberton enjoy Guild Hall victory

February 05, 2008
Pemberton Old Wigan has made a great start to the 2008 season after victory at Brass at the Guild Hall in Preston.


Pennine Brass Festival 2008

February 05, 2008
Showcase event set Halifax as bands preview test pieces.


Point of return

February 05, 2008
The Point of Ayr Band, which last competed at the Welsh Regional Championships in 2001 is set to make a remarkable return this year.


Jim Davies

Davies departs from EYMS

February 04, 2008
Jim Davies has resigned as MD at EYMS Band.


On Radcliffe high

February 04, 2008
The Radcliffe Band has announced the appointment of Matthew Bailey as its new MD.


Eagley

Eagley say goodbye

February 04, 2008
The Eagley Band has said a fond farewell to flugel player Lucy Chivers.


Lions team up for success

February 04, 2008
Lions Youth team up with stars to help forthcoming contest chances.


Wormald

Smithills help RNLI

February 04, 2008
Chris Wormald and Smithills help to boost RNLI coffers.


Besses

Barn Fire!

February 04, 2008
Not even a potential arsonist can stop Besses.


Welsh win!

February 04, 2008
Not quite Twickenham but the front five quintet of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama have also won in England.


Winter Gardens

Plan ahead for Action Research

February 04, 2008
If you're heading for Blackpool this Sunday and the Action Research Youth Entertainment contest, give yourself plenty of time, there's roadworks on the M6.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Results: 2008 Brass at the Guild

February 03, 2008
North West clean sweep as Pemberton Old, Rainford, Oldham (Lees) and Farnworth & Walkden take the honours at Brass at the Guild.




Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29 • If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


David W. Ashworth

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


               

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