News / 2009
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North West thanks
March 04, 2009
Regional Secretary Peter Bates thanks the bands after a great day out in the Winter Gardens on Sunday.
Perky in the pink for the regionals
March 04, 2009
Amington gain the Perks factor in time for Regional Championships.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
March 04, 2009
Philip Hunt's has plenty to enjoy on his forthcoming programme.
Rankings: January/February update
March 03, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings see few changes near the very top following the first leg of the contest season.
Conway celebrates hat trick
March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Wardle Anderson MD, Sean Conway after he led his band to a hat trick of regional titles courtesy of the fives of Pentacle.
Nap hand for Collins
March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Oldham (Lees) MD, John Collins, after he directed his band to their own bit of Regional history on the weekend.
Moore the merrier
March 03, 2009
Grenville Moore talks to 4BR after steering Dobcross Silver to their first area title since 1976 at Blackpool.
Seaside delight for Eccles
March 03, 2009
4BR talks to Les Webb, MD of the Eccles Band after they finally brought their seaside form to Blackpool to take the Fourth Section title.
Simonsen departs from Stavanger
March 03, 2009
Conductor Selmer Simonsen has announced his departure from the Stavanger Band.
Doctor's papers for Fairey!
March 03, 2009
It very nearly went belly up for Fairey before the North West Area as their own Doctor very nearly missed the trip...
Smooth as Silk
March 03, 2009
Silk Brass has been adding the silverware to their trophy cabinet of late — from Derby to Blackpool.
Tuba Star launches new website
March 03, 2009
Les Neish has launched himself on the internet — so log in and get to know more about one of the best tuba players around.
BFBB AGM
March 03, 2009
If you want to help change what is going on in the banding world then get along and have your say at the BFBB AGM!
Extra fittings for Bathgate
March 03, 2009
New arrivals at Bathgate Band ahead of their Scottish Championship challenge.
Plants potted at Hebden Bridge
March 03, 2009
Hebden Bridge draft in late replacement after euph player decides to plant a ladder on his hand....daft lad
Great reunion for North Skelton
March 03, 2009
The North Skelton Band recently held a reunion that proved to be a great success. Memories!!
Michelmersh add to the ranks
March 03, 2009
Michelmersh Silver add to the player ranks ahead of their Torquay challenge.
Cornish youth enjoy Army discipline
March 03, 2009
The young players of the Cornish Youth band enjoyed some disciplined playing recently by the British Army Brass Band.
Danford to perfrom his Epitaph
March 03, 2009
Percussion star set to premiere new work by Rodney Newton.
Meet the world's worst band...
March 01, 2009
Follow the Saga of the North — a new cartoon strip especially drawn for 4barsrest by Nezzy.
Brass in Concert 2008 DVD
March 01, 2009
The 2008 Brass in Concert DVD is now ready to buy with 4barsrest shopping.
Help 4BR grow...
March 01, 2009
4BR has ambitious plans for the future, but we need some help to achieve them. If you can help, we'd love to hear from you.
Youth Adjudication Panel
March 01, 2009
4BR and British Bandsman have teamed up once again to try and find the new generation of budding adjudicators.
Results: 2009 North West Regionals Championships
March 01, 2009
History rewritten at Blackpool, with wins for Fodens, Wardle, Oldham, Dobcross and Eccles.
