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Andrew White

NABBC aims to lead from the front

March 01, 2013
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors looks to the future with new proposals and website.


Bolsover Council

Bolsover set new entertainment format

March 01, 2013
There is a new look to the entertainment at the Bolsover Festival this year.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

March 01, 2013
More great music to listen this weekend from John Maines — with a new release special!


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

February 27, 2013
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Eventz

4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz

February 27, 2013
There’s another great prize to be won with our quiz sponsored this week by Ev-entz — just by guessing who will win at St George's Hall in Bradford on Sunday night.


Sterling Instruments

Advert: Sterling Instruments

February 27, 2013
Sterling goes Dutch as Robbert Voss becomes latest top euphonium star to choose the Virtuoso range.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for Cornet Spotlight

February 27, 2013
Black Dyke principal cornet is set to host his popular Cornet Spotlight Day at Leeds Town Hall in May.


Whitworth Vale

Area preview night at Whitworth Vale & Healey

February 27, 2013
There will be some welcome guests and some test piece performances to enjoy before Blackpool at Whitworth Vale & Healey.


Morgan Griffiths

Hammonds open up on Harmony

February 27, 2013
Hammonds Saltaire to preview their Bradford challenge in an open rehearsal this Friday.


Rothwell and their new Geneva cornets

Advert: Geneva Instruments

February 27, 2013
Rothwell Temperance is the latest band to seek perfect Harmony Music with the help of Geneva cornets.


Virtuosi GUS

Virtuosi's cathedral thrills as they eye Harmony challenge

February 27, 2013
Virtuosi GUS has been thrilling the local cathedral audience before setting their sights on reclaiming the Midlands Area title.


Eikanger at the Europeans

Eikanger documentary finds English audience

February 27, 2013
The first of the eight part feature on Norwegian champion Eikanger Bjorsvik can now viewed with English subtitles.


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Report & Results: 2013 Burry Port Festival of Brass

February 27, 2013
There was a fine turn out of playing talent in Wales Wales last weekend.


Wessex Tubas

Advert: Wessex Tubas

February 26, 2013
It's not only tubas we sell at Wessex — so why not find out more by giving us a ring or by seeing us in Bradford and Perth.


Duckinfield Town Hall

Entries still sought for Tameside

February 26, 2013
If you want a post Area run out, then the Tameside Open still has places up for grabs.


Duncan Beckley

Report & Result: 2013 ODBBA Winter Contest

February 26, 2013
Newstead Brass under Duncam Beckley's baton head the prize winners as band's seek pre-Area contest boost in Oxon.


Grimethorpe in action

Grimethorpe open up on Harmony Music

February 26, 2013
You can now get a sneak preview of what shape Grimethorpe are in ahead of Bradford this coming Friday.


Brass Band Willebroek in action

Belgian masters head for Kettering

February 26, 2013
Former European champions Brass Band Willebroek will play at the Masters this year.


Porthouse

Pleasley dream of Porthouse fantasy

February 26, 2013
Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse will giving Pleasley Colliery Band a pre- Area open rehearsal boost this week.


Treize Etoiles

40th anniversary celebrations for 13 Etoiles

February 24, 2013
One of the great brass bands of Europe is celebrating its 40th anniversary in an unique way this year...


Bob Dean

Death of Bob Dean

February 24, 2013
The death has been announced of a great Man of Brass — Robert (Bob) Dean.


Paul Jackson

New MD and sop at Dyke

February 24, 2013
There is a new new MD and soprano cornet at Foss Dyke Band — just in time for their challenge at the Midlands Regional Championship.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 24, 2013
More great music from the heartland of Yorkshire — produced for the rest of the banding world to enjoy by Chris Helme.


English National

English National reveals eight band line up

February 23, 2013
The English National Championship has attracted a provisional eight band line-up.


Fodens Patrons VI

Foden's Double performances now available on 4BR

February 23, 2013
If you want to recall just why Foden's claimed the historic 'Double' in 2012, then why not buy their latest CD from 4BR....




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


James Chamberlain

BMus (Hons) PGCE
Conductor, Teacher


               

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