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Huw Thomas

Thomas becomes Wheeler Dealer

January 04, 2012
MD Huw Thomas has become a jazz inspired Wheeler Dealer over Christmas.

Queen's Service Award for NZ bandsman

January 04, 2012
One of the most respected SA bandsmen in New Zealand will receive a New Year's Honour from the Queen.

Death of Ray Cole

January 04, 2012
The death has been reported of the popular bandsman Ray Cole

Hyle

Radio: Yorkshire Brass

January 04, 2012
More music to help keep you warm this cold January...

4BR

4BR Quiz: New Year's Quiz

January 02, 2012
A little bit of a post celebration brain tickler for you to work out to get your hands on a great percussion prize from Normans Musical Instruments.

Rainford

Brindle takes up the baton

January 02, 2012
Former Black Dyke baritone star picks up residential baton with Rainford.

ABBA

ABBA set for AGM

January 02, 2012
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be holding their AGM this weekend.

Richard Evans

Evans leads student graft

January 02, 2012
The brass band students of Cardiff University are getting ready for some hard graft ahed of the UniBrass Championships — thanks to Richard Evans.

PHILLIP HUNT

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 02, 2012
More January music from Philip Hunt — this time with a SA flavour.

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Happy New Year!

January 01, 2012
4barsrest.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous New Year.

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mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.

Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.

mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.

What's on »

The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER

Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD

Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015

Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015

Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY

Vacancies »

West Yorkshire Brass

January 20 • We are a friendly and welcoming non-competing band based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. We play at various events in Yorkshire throughout the year. We have vacancies for Eb and BBb basses. Instruments provided if required

wantage silver band

January 20 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacant 2ND CORNET position. This would suit a player with experience in a championship or first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.

Rushden Town Band

January 19 • 2nd Trombone position of this fun loving band. . . Great diary of regular concerts throughout the year, plus at least 2 contests per year. Recently recorded its first CD and off on its second tour in May 2025.

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