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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




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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