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Garry Hallas

Thurcroft pick up Hallas

October 23, 2012
Garry Hallas has added Thurcroft Welfare to his current conducting CV.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 23, 2012
Lots of great music to enjoy over the coming weeks with Frank at the BBC.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

October 23, 2012
More great music over the next two weeks with Chris Helme in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.


Tim Oldroyd and the trophy

Advert: Geneva Instruments

October 22, 2012
Geneva is proud to have supported such a brilliant contest day at the Royal Albert Hall


Foden's Celebrate on stage at the Royal Albet Hall

Double Champions set for TV airwaves

October 22, 2012
The newly crowned National & British Open Champion, Foden's are to appear on television this evening.


Fodens National trophy

Report & Results: 2012 National Championships of Great Britain

October 20, 2012
Foden's enter the history books at the Royal Albert Hall as they make it a 2012 'Double'.


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

October 20, 2012
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Desford in action

Desford's pink tribute

October 19, 2012
Desford will take to the stage at the Albert Hall with a slightly different uniform this year.


Albert Hall

4BR National Championship preview

October 19, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox previews the action at the Albert Hall.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments at the Royal Albert Hall

October 19, 2012
World class instruments at a world class event


Fodens in action

Green shoots of recovery at Foden's

October 19, 2012
Foden's National bid boosted by return of former tuba star.


Smiles in Torqauy

Great turn out for Torquay contest

October 19, 2012
There is a fine entry of 34 bands for the forthcoming SWBBA Contest in Torquay.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

October 19, 2012
More great brass band music from John Maines


National Trophy

Protest march to fill London streets

October 19, 2012
A protest march by the TUC is due to end close to the Albert Hall on Saturday — so get to Kensington early


Kensington Gore street sign

Time for travel to Kensington

October 18, 2012
London underground engineering works this weekend means you'll need to give yourselves time to get to Kensington.


Albert Hall

4BR National Finals Quiz

October 18, 2012
We have five great CDs from Steven Mead to give away in our National Finals Quiz.


Arthur Blass

National Finals countdown — 2 days to go

October 18, 2012
There has been no Nutcracker at the National Finals as yet — although some soprano players may disagree after this weekend...


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Lippeatt and O'Connor given 15 days to appeal

October 18, 2012
Stan Lippeatt and Graham O'Connor have been given 15 days to appeal against ABBA decisions.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

October 18, 2012
All the very best deals to be found at the Royal Albert Hall can be found at Band Supplies this weekend.


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Report & Results: 2012 North of Ireland Championship

October 18, 2012
1st Old Boys will head to Perth in 2014 after claiming the top section honours in Armagh.


Marshfield Band

90th birthday celebrations at Marshfield

October 18, 2012
The 90th birthday of a stalwart player is a good enough reason for a celebration for the Marshfield Band.


Huw Thomas

Thomas helps in Letterbreen debut

October 18, 2012
Huw Thomas recently enjoyed his trip across the Irish Sea to help the emerging talents of the Letterbreen Silver Band.


Chalford

4BR unearth new star reporter

October 18, 2012
10 year old Grace Chappell has been showing the lads at 4BR how things should be done...


Carlton Main

Owen boost for Carlton Main

October 18, 2012
Former Black Dyke and Grimethorpe horn star signs on the dotted line for Carlton Main.


Walter Ritchie

Death of Walter Ritchie BEM

October 18, 2012
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Walter Ritchie BEM.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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