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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.




NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18 • You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


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


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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