*
banner

Page 6 of 66

Beer

New date for beer and brass

November 28, 2013
The popular Ireland Colliery Music & Real Ale Festival has been moved to a new date.


SWBBA

Weston set for more support in 2014

November 28, 2013
The popular Weston Super Mare Contest will be able to offer plenty of great facilities to give competing bands a warm welcome in 2014.


10th anniversary cake

Perky 10th celebrations for Smithills Community Band

November 28, 2013
Smithills Community Band recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a wonderful concert — and a reminder of when opportunity knocked for two little pigs...


GBBA

Report & Results: 2013 GBBA Contest

November 28, 2013
There was a fine day of contesting in Ross on Wye as Brunel Brass led the way.


Gary Davies

Davies adds conductor award to year of success

November 28, 2013
Tylorstown MD Gary Davies has been award the prestigious Welsh Conductor of the Year Award after leading his band to the First Section National title.


Bournmouth in action

Bournemouth helps the pros and students

November 28, 2013
Bournemouth Concert Brass has been giving a helping musical hand to the professionals and the students of their local community.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

November 28, 2013
More great music to catch up on from John Maines


newstead

Report & Results: 2013 Leicestershire BBA Open

November 25, 2013
Newstead lead the way as bands travel far and wide for Leicestershire Open.


willebroek

Report & Results: 2013 Belgian National Championships

November 24, 2013
Willebroek head for Perth next May after claiming first National title success since 2007.


perth concert hall

2013 Scottish Youth Brass Band Championship (Day 2)

November 24, 2013
The weekend at Perth Concert Hall has concluded with more great playing at The Scottish Youth Championships.


Montreux

Report & Results: 2013 Swiss National Championships

November 24, 2013
Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern claims its first National title for a decade to book their place at the 2014 Europeans in Perth.


co-op funeral care

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Open Championship

November 23, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare prove they are a Cutt above their rivals by retaining their Scottish Open title.


newtongrange

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Challenge Shield

November 23, 2013
Newtongrange round off a successful year with Shield triumph.


st ronans

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Challenge Cup

November 23, 2013
St Ronan's end the year on a high after commanding Scottish Cup victory in Perth.


Stravinski Hall

2013 Swiss National Championship

November 22, 2013
4BR will be in Montreux this weekend to cover the 39th Swiss National Championships.


Welsh flag

Wales set for national celebration

November 22, 2013
BBC Radio Wales to set to devote a day of output to help celebrate welsh banding achievements in 2013.


Scottish Youth Championships

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Youth Brass Band Championship (Day 1)

November 22, 2013
The first weekend of the Scottish Festival of Brass was a great success in Perth.


Prestige Promotions

Advert: Prestige Promotions

November 22, 2013
Martin Blessett is the new Marketing Manager at Prestige Promotions.


Butlins

Butlins change of venues

November 22, 2013
A clerical mix up means the right venues for Butlins are as usual not as printed....


rncm

Royal Northern announces new centre for brass

November 22, 2013
The Royal Northern College of Music will open a new centre for brass in honour of the great Philip Jones.


olfd band

Yorkshire village hoping to gain lottery fund award

November 22, 2013
A small Yorkshire village with a distant brass band past is hoping the lottery can help return the sound of brass to the dales.


Bring your bass

Tuba Carol day set for St Pauls

November 22, 2013
If you are in central London on Saturday December 15th then make sure you bring along your tuba...


Skelmanthorpe logo

New arrivals at Skelmanthorpe

November 22, 2013
Skelmanthorpe welcomes a new quartet of signings.


Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart

More new players at Imps

November 22, 2013
Yorkshire Imps have welcomed more signings to the ranks.


Broxburn

Broxburn set in Stone

November 22, 2013
Paul Stone has been appointed the new MD at Broxburn & Livingston Band.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

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


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd