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Hebden Bridge in action

Early Xmas prezzie at Hebden Bridge

October 03, 2012
Someone has got an early Christmas present at Hebden Bridge.


City of Chester

Music to help the horses go by

October 03, 2012
The City of Chester Bands recently helped the punters enjoy the horse racing with a bit of music.


Tabby Clegg

Marathon march for Tabby

October 03, 2012
Slaithwaite MD, Tabby Clegg has been putting in the miles for a great cause.


Pemberton logos

Old work on young at Pemberton

October 03, 2012
The senior members of the Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band have been helping their youngsters get ready for their next contest outing.


Lewis Merthyr

Death of Arthur Batten

October 03, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of Welsh banding stalwart Arthur Batten.


Michael Buchanan

Trombonist claims top Haverhill Award

October 02, 2012
An orchestral trombonist with a desire to play with a top brass band, has won an award at the prestigious Haverhill Sinfonia Competition.


Steve Thomas

No doubting Thomas at Mount Charles

October 02, 2012
Mount Charles appoint Steve Thomas as their new resident conductor.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

October 02, 2012
More great music Chris Helme in Yorkshire — and which now reaches New Zealand too!


Brass for Heroes

Youth players set to help Heroes

October 02, 2012
The Help for Heroes charity will benefit from plenty of youthful musical endeavour on the weekend under the expert drill of Major Richard Evans.


Smithills Schools in action

Norwegian horizon for Smithills

October 02, 2012
Smithills look east to Norway for their latest musical partnership.


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

October 02, 2012
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Birchfield Music

Advert: Birchfield Music

October 01, 2012
New company launch sees brilliant new music available for bands — with the chance to get your hands on a great new march for an amazing price.


ebba

Euro tickets now on sale

October 01, 2012
Tickets for the 2013 European Brass Band Championships in Oslo have now gone on sale.


Lanner youth claim first triumph

October 01, 2012
The young players of Lanner Brass Academy have claimed their first contest triumph.


Test Valley

Test Valley raise funds for SMART people

October 01, 2012
The young players of Test Valley Brass have been helping raise funds for some a SMART cause.


Signing in

Scotland & Wales offer support to new Brass Band Players Registry

September 30, 2012
The powerful Celtic nations have come out in support of the new Brass Band Players Registry — with Lancashire contests joining forces too.


rEGISTRY

Business as usual at British Registry

September 30, 2012
Despite the announcement of Kapitol support from leading contest organisers, Brass Bands England state its business as usual at the British Brass Bands Registry.


Welsh League

Fishguard ready to welcome League contenders

September 30, 2012
The second leg of the 2012 Welsh League series will make it first visit to Fishguard in West Wales next weekend.


Wycherley

Wych way for Besses future

September 30, 2012
Former sop star Alan Wycherley takes the baton at one of the most famous banding names in the world.


Fairey

Regent Hall Festival line-up announced

September 30, 2012
Fairey lead the line up of musical attractions at the pre-National Regent Hall Festival


Brighouse & Rastrick logo

Death of Brighouse stalwart

September 30, 2012
The death has been reported of Walter Ian Roberts.


Beer

Probably the best beer in the banding world

September 28, 2012
4Bars Best bitter is making a return at the forthcoming Fleetwood Contest.


The Sage Gateshead

BiC workshop and taster sessions announced

September 28, 2012
A great day of musical tasters and workshops is open to everyone at the Brass in Concert Championships this year.


Brisbane XLCR

Brisbane centenary to be celebrated in style

September 28, 2012
Brisbane Excelsior Band is to celebrate its centenary in style in its home city next month.


Skipton Brass

Skipton on the road back

September 28, 2012
After more than a decade away, Skipton Brass has pencilled in a return to the contesting arena in 2013 after rebuilding with long term aims and objectives.




Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Riverside

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 26 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.


pODCAST

4BR Review — Episode 16

February 26 • Iwan and Chris looked forward to the 2026 Regional Championships — the issues, music and tips for victory, as well as provide their views on new CD releases, book, LPs, concerts and events to go to...


Jan Kroon

New Dutch National works to be revealed

February 25 • The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks — starting with the First Division.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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