News / 2009
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Greenalls head to Kerkrade
February 11, 2009
Greenalls Band from St Helens are the latest UK band to head for the World Championships in Kerkrade later this year.
Wetherby look forward from Preston
February 11, 2009
Wetherby Silver and their MD Garry Hallas are looking forward not back after their encouraging outing at Preston.
New territory success for Kirky
February 11, 2009
The Kirkintilloch Band provided a tsunami of sound in Glasgow last Sunday.
Upper Rhondda Solo & Quartet
February 11, 2009
The closing date for the contest is fast approaching — so get your entries in! David Childs is waiting...
New signings for Poulton
February 11, 2009
The Poulton le Fylde Band has been busy in the transfer market ahead of the Regionals.
Results: Scottish Solo & Quartet Championship
February 11, 2009
There was success for young and old (well not that old) at the Scottish Solo & Quartet Championships on the weekend, with Chic Cullen taken the Senior title.
New tubas at Surfers
February 10, 2009
Members at Surfers Paradise Brass celebrate the arrival of new instruments thanks to a successful grant application.
4BR Money List
February 10, 2009
There has been plenty of money to win in the banding world over the weekend – from Preston to Yeovil and as far afield as Bergen.
4BR Bookies
February 10, 2009
The latest odds have been set by 'Honest Ted — the Punters Friend' — from the new top man at Leyland and Hepworth to the potential Grand Slam winners and the regional roundup of odds.
Elite Norwegian thoughts
February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively with Edward Gregson and Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the bands and performances in the Elite Division in Bergen.
First Norwegian thoughts
February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the standard of playing on show in the First Division in Bergen on the weekend.
Third and Fourth Norwegian thoughts
February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Jappie Dijkstra about his thoughts on the playing on show in Bergen in the Third and Fourth Divisions on the weekend.
Westacott takes Grimethorpe top seat
February 10, 2009
Grimethorpe announce a quartet of new signings – with Robert Westacott confirmed as the new principal cornet with immediate effect.
Results: Brass at the Guild Hall
February 10, 2009
Mark Bentham and Pemberton come out on top at Preston as Haslingden & Helmshore, Eccleston and Blackley all gain early season victories too.
Imps to go avant garde
February 10, 2009
Yorkshire Imps are set to thrill the doyens of the avant garde over the next few months — thanks to a Mosquito hoodie repelent..
Halliwell heads for Eagley
February 10, 2009
Trevor Halliwell will take over the reins at Eagley for the Regional Championships.
Blackburn quartet victory
February 10, 2009
It just wasn't the Welsh who enjoyed their trip to Scotland on the weekend as the Blackburn & Darwen quartet took home the Scottish Ensemble Championship title.
Northern Trust Workshop weekend
February 10, 2009
Brett Baker to lead Northern Trust Workshop weekend in April.
BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist Semi Finals
February 08, 2009
The four finalists who will compete for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist of 2009 have been announced.
Tragic loss in Victoria
February 08, 2009
108 people have been killed and over 750 homes have been destroyed in Australia's worst natural disaster.
Test music for QLD
February 07, 2009
The test music for the Queensland Championships has been released.
Results: 2009 Norwegian Nationals
February 07, 2009
Full results for the 2009 Norwegian National Championships from Bergen's Grieghallen.
Whitburn set to help Scottish cause
February 07, 2009
Whitburn are set to help the Scottish rugby team on Sunday — and by heck will they need it!
Smithills duo set for Kerkrade
February 07, 2009
Smithills School will be sending two bands to the World Music Championships in Kerkrade later this year.
