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Smithills in action

Smithills raise £5,000 for Bolton Hospice

February 20, 2013
Young brass raises yet more brass for a great hospice fund.


4TUNE BRASS

4tune smiles for talented quartet

February 20, 2013
Four young players from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama recently played their part in remembering the great Philip Jones.


NYBBGB

Vintage dates set for National Youth Courses

February 20, 2013
The National Youth and National Children's Bands are set to enjoy vintage courses this year.


Marsden

Marsden becomes the ultimate cup of tea band...

February 18, 2013
Marsden set for huge commercial exposure as they become the new performing face of Yorkshire Tea — from television to Ashes test matches.


Masters

Line up announced for 25th anniversary All England Masters

February 17, 2013
21 bands will compete for the Silver Jubilee All England Masters International title in Kettering in May.


Sellers Youth

New identity for Sellers Youth

February 17, 2013
The Sellers International Youth Band will now become the Hammonds Youth Band as organisations come together.


Neil Samuel

Samuel set for Poynton Area appearance

February 17, 2013
The experienced Neil Samuel will direct VBS Poynton at the North West Area in March.


Adrian Morton

Rogerstone appoint Morton

February 17, 2013
The experienced Adrian Morton has been appointed the new MD at the Rogerstone Band.


Kyle MacCorquodale

Kyles to Coalburn

February 17, 2013
Kyle MacCorquodale has been appointed the new MD of the Coalburn Silver Intermediate Band.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 17, 2013
More great music from Chris Helme — from Yorkshire to the four corners of the banding globe.


Chris Davis

Interview with Chris Davis OBE

February 16, 2013
4BR talks to Welsh Open Entertainment Championship adjudicator Chris Davis after the announcement of the results in Porthcawl.


Tredegar

Report & Result: 2013 Welsh Open Entertainment Championship

February 16, 2013
An exceptional programme sees Tredegar claims Welsh Open title for record 11th time in Porthcawl.


Huddersfield Winners unibrass

Report & Result: 2013 UniBrass National Championship

February 16, 2013
Huddersfield claim the First Class Honours as they take UniBrass title at Lancaster University


unibrass

Live: UniBrass

February 16, 2013
Live coverage of the 2013 University Brass Band Championships of Great Britain from Lancaster University.


sILVERWARE

UniBrass and Welsh Open provide weekend contesting action

February 16, 2013
The UniBrass National Championship and the Welsh Open provides the contest action this weekend — and 4BR will be there to enjoy both.


Fodens

Foden's revel in latest Irish excursion

February 16, 2013
Double Champions enjoy yet another memorable weekend with the lovely people and talented players in Armargh.


Brass Band Insurance Services

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February 16, 2013
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Dr Roy Newsome

Dr Roy to be remembered at Elland Contest

February 16, 2013
The memory of the great Dr Roy Newsome will be remembered at the forthcoming Elland Solo & Duet Contest with the presentation of a new trophy.


Birchfield Music

Advert: Birchfield Music

February 16, 2013
Three fantastic new releases from Birchfield Music.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 16, 2013
More great music from Frank Renton at the BBC


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

February 16, 2013
More great music from John Maines


4BR logo

4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz

February 14, 2013
There’s another great prize to be won with our quiz sponsored by Ev-entz.


UniBrass logo

All systems go for UniBrass

February 14, 2013
The third UniBrass contest takes place this weekend, and there is plenty to enjoy for everyone making the trip to Lancaster — 4BR included.


David Childs in action

Childs set for Cancer Research Festival of Brass

February 14, 2013
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be one of the star attractions at this weekend's Festival of Brass in Cambridge — helping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.


Heyl Band logo

Heyl welcomes new MD

February 14, 2013
Jeremy Meddows-Taylor is the new MD at the Hely Town Band in Cornwall.




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


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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