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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




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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