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4BR New Year's Eve Quiz

December 31, 2013
One final little brain teaser to sort out before the bells chime in the New Year of banding...


Butlins

Butlins announce Skegness line ups

December 31, 2013
The bands hoping to get a New Year's slice of the mammoth £39,000 Butlins prize pot have been announced.


Guild Hall

A few places left at Brass at the Guild

December 31, 2013
There is still the chance for bands to test their early season form at the popular Brass at the Guild Hall contest.


Steve Jones

Kit returned at Flowers

December 31, 2013
The experienced Steve Jones is the latest high profile signing at Flowers ahead of 2014.


Peter Haigh

Making Haigh for Christmas

December 31, 2013
40 years of commitment, dedication and a Cutt above gains reward for Peter Haigh at Alder Valley.


Lofthouse Awards

Lofthouse gongs for Christmas

December 31, 2013
The Lofthouse Band awards have recently been presented in time for Christmas.


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Web link for JSVB

December 31, 2013
The famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble has a 21st century presence to reach out to their global fans.


Oxford Cherwell

New band set for London Area

December 31, 2013
Oxford Cherwell Brass is looking forward to taking to the stage in Stevenage in 2014.


Chapletown Silver Band

Death of Dave Smith

December 31, 2013
The death has been reported of Dave Smith, a popular stalwart member of the Chapletown Band.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

December 31, 2013
More great music to take you into 2014 with John Maines.


Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst

Top troms at Dyke

December 28, 2013
Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst pick up the Black Dyke silverware.


Welsh flag

Cory and Tredegar to join forces

December 27, 2013
The top two ranked bands in the world are to join forces in aid of a wonderful charitable cause in 2014.


Eikanger in action

Eikanger gains contemporary award

December 27, 2013
Norwegian champion set to boost contemporary music making thanks to Arts Council award.


Welsh Trophies

Welsh League faces financial threat

December 27, 2013
Two of the contest foundation stones of recent Welsh banding success face tough financial decisions to safeguard future.


Grieg hall

Record entry for Norwegian National

December 27, 2013
A record 79 bands will compete in five sections at Bergen's Grieg Hall in February, with the draws already announced.


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4BR Christmas Day Quiz: The Winner!

December 26, 2013
Our three little brain ticklers certainly got you thinking and using your new Xmas prezzies...


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4BR Christmas Day Quiz

December 25, 2013
Three little brain ticklers to get correct to win a trio of great CDs...


Kippax

Bi-centenary for Kippax

December 25, 2013
The Kippax Band will be celebrating 200 not out in 2014 — aided by their local parish council.


Tongwynlais

Ruck departure at Welsh champion

December 25, 2013
Resident Conductor Joshua Ruck has left his role as Resident Conductor at Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance.


Hoover Bolton Band

Hoover aim to sweep up in 2014

December 25, 2013
The Hoover Bolton Band is looking forward to more success in the First Section in 2014.


Guards on the march

Military musical display for Christmas

December 25, 2013
Lt Col Graham Jones will be showcasing the best the lads and lasses in our top military bands can do this Christmas.


City of Chester

Onwards and upwards for City of Chester

December 25, 2013
From mixed emotions to bright future for City of Chester.


Chris Turner

Turner prize for Llwydcoed

December 25, 2013
Welsh League champion teams up with new MD for 2014...


Marathon Band

A star is seen in...Huddersfield

December 25, 2013
One Christmas star will be well worth a marathon trek...


Cory Band

World Rankings: End of year update

December 25, 2013
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.




EBBA Linz

Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert

January 13 • An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.


David Morton

Morton set to link with Sandefjord

January 13 • David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 13 • More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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