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Fodens

Foden's enhance Manx weekend

January 24, 2013
Star players from the Double champions Foden's helped a host of young Isle of Man players recently.


Butlins

More Energy released at Butlins in 2014

January 24, 2013
There will be something iconic, melodic, historic, appropriate and even hagiographic to play at Butlins in 2014...


Blackley

Dan's the man at Blackley

January 24, 2013
Composer Dan Price takes the reins at Blackley.


Unison Kinneil

Unison boosted by new quartet

January 23, 2013
Uniosn Kinneil's Scottish Championship hopes have been boosted by a quartet of new signings.


Leciestershire Co-op

Death of Jim Ball

January 23, 2013
The death has been announced of stalwart chairman of Leicester Co-op Band Chairman Jim Ball.


David Daws

New Daws open for star soloist

January 23, 2013
Former ISB principal cornet player David Daws has taken on a new playing role as solo euphonium with the Aveley & Newham Band.


Jonathan Corry

Corry leads Swiss band camp

January 23, 2013
Enfield Bandmaster Jonathan Corry has enjoyed his recent trip to Switzerland.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes on new MD role

January 23, 2013
Gareth Pritchard has added Markham & District to his MD CV.


Mark Bentham in action with Pemberton

Bentham thanked for Pemberton role

January 23, 2013
Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has thanked their former MD Mark Bentham for his role in their rejuvenation a a top flight force.


Leicester BBA

Death of Jack Willars

January 23, 2013
4BR has been informed of the death of the highly respected Jack Willars.


Cornerstone Brass

New contest edge for Cornerstone

January 23, 2013
Cornerstone Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of their Yorkshire Area challenge in Bradford.


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Report & Results: 2013 Fife Charities Solo & Quartet

January 23, 2013
Despite the weather there was a great turn out of playing talent at the Fife Charities BBA Solo & Ensemble Contest on the weekend.


Close up of instruments

Durham Association set for contest day

January 23, 2013
The Durham County Brass Band Association Contest is due to take place in Peterlee in early February.


Neish

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Borders Youth Festival

January 23, 2013
There was a great turn out of banding talent in Galasheils on the weekend for the Scottish Borders Youth Brass Band Festival, with Les Neish at the forefront.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

January 23, 2013
More music to keep you entertained whilst the snow melts from John Maines.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 23, 2013
More great music to while away the snow bound hours from Chris Helme.


Simon Smith butlins

Interview with Simon Smith

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks Virtuosi GUS Band Manager Simon Smith after the band claimed the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship title.


Boarshurst MD, Dave Ashworth

Interview with David Ashworth

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Boarshurst Silver MD, David Ashworth 24 hours after he led his band to their second successive Third Section Butlins title.


Lee Downie butlins

Interview with Lee Downie

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lee Downie band manager of the Flowers Band, runners-up at the 2013 Butlins Championships


ray sykes carlton

Interview with Ray Sykes MBE

January 21, 2013
Ray Sykes MBE speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox at the conclusion of the 2013 Butlins championships


Butlins

Interview with Chad Shoopman

January 21, 2013
Adjudicator for entertainment at 2013 Butlins Championships, Chad Shoopman talks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox


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Interview with Philip Monk

January 21, 2013
Iwan Fox chats to Philip Monk of the charity, 'Brass For Mbale Fund' being supported by the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


coppull and Standish Butlins

Interview with Coppull & Standish

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with the Coppull & Standish Band


drighlington

Interview with Jim Davies

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jim Davis, MD with Drighlington following the band's First Section victory at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


mossley

Interview with Duncan Byers

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Duncan Byers MD with Mossley Band




Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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