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National Youth

Audition opportunities open for National Youth Bands

March 06, 2013
A special Open Day opportunity has arisen for a new generation of youngsters wishing to become part of the National Youth Bands of Great Britain.


Derwent Brass

Derwent becomes People's Choice winner

March 06, 2013
The Derwent Band has picked up an Epic Award for its inspiring musical work in the community and beyond.


Stevenage

Londoners get extra trial for Stevenage

March 06, 2013
Five London & Southern Counties Bands recently had an extra trail run through their Stevenage tests.


ist Old Boys

Report & Result: 2013 BBNI League Brass in Concert Championship

March 06, 2013
1st Old Boys lead the entertainment as they take their fifth consecutive Brass in Concert title


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

March 06, 2013
More brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire from Chris Helme.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

March 06, 2013
More great music from Frank Renton at the BBC.


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Interview with Nigel Boddice MBE & Rob Wiffin

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Nigel Boddice MBE & Rob Wiffin


Phillip McCann

Interview with Phillip McCann

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Yorkshire Championship Section winning conductor winning MD Phillip McCann


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Interview with John Davis

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dronfield CMW conductor John Davis


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Interview with Steve Pritchard-Jones & Kevin Wadsworth

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Steve Pritchard-Jones & Kevin Wadsworth


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Interview with Bob Childs and Chris Wormald

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Bob Childs and Chris Wormald at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford.


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Interview with Alan Hobbins

March 03, 2013
Alan Hobbins of Hebden Bridge speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox


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Interview with Nigel Boddice MBE

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicator Nigel Boddice MBE at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford.


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Interview with Damian Wileman

March 02, 2013
Damien Wileman of Cornerstone Brass speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox


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Interview with Alex Francis

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Barnsley Metropolitan conductor Alex Francis


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Interview with Mark Wilkinson and Steve Pritchard-Jones

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Mark Wilkinson and Steve Pritchard-Jones


Philip McCann

Report & Results: 2013 Yorkshire Regional Championship

March 02, 2013
Full report from Bradford as Carlton Main head the list of winners on a weekend of contesting drama.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik on stage

World Rankings: Pre-regionals update

March 01, 2013
Eikanger-Bjørsvik re-enters the top 10 with victory at the recent Norwegian Nationals.


David King and Brighosue in action

Brighouse gain extra Armonia Musica support

March 01, 2013
Brighouse & Rastrick will gain extra support at St George's Hall this weekend from their new supporters all the way from Italy.


Co-op basses

Scottish champions open up for Perth

March 01, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare Band will hold an open rehearsal ahead of their Scottish Championship challenge on Perth.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

March 01, 2013
If you want to play at the highest level then find Geneva at the upper level at Bradford this weekend.


Brass Band Willebroek in action

Pillaert retires after 28 years with Brass Band Willebroek

March 01, 2013
One of Europe's finest euphonium players has announced his retirement.


Euro Trophy

Welsh banding to help Euro cause

March 01, 2013
The Welsh banding community is digging deep to help send its individual representatives to the European Championships in Oslo.


David Childs in action

Childs gets balance just right

March 01, 2013
David Childs tells 4BR that he believes he has got the perfect balance between different types of exhaustion — and he wouldn't miss out on them for the world.


BBANZ

Trials continue in New Zealand

March 01, 2013
The successful trial events of 2012 will continue at the New Zealand National Championships in New Plymouth this year.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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