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Smithills and RNLI

Smithills help keep pushing the boat out

December 03, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band help the local branch of the Bolton RNLI with their fund raising efforts.


Unitevthe Union

New Union leader at Unite

December 03, 2013
Glenn Birks has become the new principal cornet at Unite the Union Band.


Strata Brass

New high grade levels at Strata Brass

December 03, 2013
Strata Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of the 2014 contesting season in the First Section.


Long Eaton

Results: 2013 Long Eaton Solo, Duet & Quartet

December 02, 2013
There was a great turn out both young and old at Long Eaton recently.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 02, 2013
More New Year music from Frank at the BBC...


Russell Gray in action

Gray accepts MD role at National Youth Brass Band of Scotland

December 01, 2013
Russell Gray has been appointed the new Musical Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.


John Packer

Advert: Top brass this Christmas from John Packer!

December 01, 2013
There is plenty of top brass at great prices this Christmas from John Packer Ltd.


Steven Mead

Mead set for Xmas travels

December 01, 2013
Euph star to make musical trips both East and West before he can put his stocking up for Christmas.


Foresters Friendly Society

Foresters recall proud history on-line

December 01, 2013
A wonderful new history project has been brought to life on-line by Foresters Brass 2000, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund.


Rob Burnett

Au revoir and croeso for Burnett

December 01, 2013
Former Cory euph star returns to Wales after an enjoyable musical spell in France.


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Desford reflect on Japan tour success

December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.


Poynton

Seasonal returns at VBS Poynton

December 01, 2013
There has been a welcome seasonal cornet return at Vernon Building Society Poynton.


Celebrating players

Bilton youth celebrates 2013 success

December 01, 2013
The young players of the Bilton Silver Training Band had had plenty to celebrate this year.


The band in line up

First one off the Christmas rank....

December 01, 2013
The West Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band is perhaps the first band off the festive concert rank...


Cory Band

World Rankings: December update

November 30, 2013
Welsh bands Cory and Tredegar pull further ahead at the top of the rankings.


Burry Port

Report & Results: 2013 SEWBBA Blaenavon

November 29, 2013
The domestic Welsh contesting season ends with Burry Port retaining their Welsh League title as Llwydcoed, Goodwick, Mid Rhondda and Ebbw Valley are also declared champions.


Tony Benn

Dyke provide musical support for Mr Benn

November 28, 2013
Black Dyke has provided the musical sound track to a major new film about the life and career of one of the most controversial political figures of the post war era.


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Advert: Brass Band Insurance Services

November 28, 2013
Fantastic improvements on brass band policies give extra value and peace of mind to customers.


David Childs

Flowers announce Childs signing

November 28, 2013
International euphonium star signs for West of England champion.


Guild Hall

Brass at the Guild Hall adds Open Youth to contest day

November 28, 2013
The popular Brass at the Guild Hall Contest will gain an added attraction of a new British Open Youth event in 2014.


cOMPETITORS

Report & Results: 2013 BBL NI Festival of Brass

November 28, 2013
Cory enjoy themselves in Belfast as Downshire Brass lead the way in the entertainment stakes.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

November 28, 2013
Co-operative victory adds to further Geneva success.


Stan Lippeatt

Lippeatt set to judge at Welsh Open

November 28, 2013
Stan Lippeatt will be the man to impress at the Welsh season opener in Porthcawl in February.


David Hirst

Hirst unites as new MD

November 28, 2013
The vastly experienced David Hirst has been appointed the new MD at Unite the Union in Yorkshire.


Fairey

Fairey additions as they look towards 2014

November 28, 2013
The Fairey Band is already looking forward to the 2014 with the addtion of new players to the Stockport ranks.




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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