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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




Spring Festival

Feedback to bring significant changes to Spring Festival

May 20 • The Mortimer family has responded to the feedback from the recent Spring Festival contests in Birmingham as concerns and complaints have been addressed.


UniBrass Band Camp

Time to sign up for Band Camp

May 19 • If you want to enjoy the UniBrass Band Camp experience this year then there is still time to sign up.


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell to celebrate 125th anniversary with special premieres

May 19 • Two newly commissioned works by composers Alan Fernie and Joe Galuszka will help Bradwell Silver Band celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.


nybbgb

75 youngsters to enjoy expert NYBBGB audition help

May 19 • 75 young players will enjoy expert tuition help at a trio of 'Ready to Shine' skills workshops later this month with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Brass

May 20 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek a Bb Bass to join our friendly, musically ambitious Central London band. We enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of concerts and contests, and regularly premiere new music.


wantage silver band

May 19 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Harrogate Band

May 19 • We are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete our team. Interesting mix of engagements and contests. Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
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