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Masters

Change of date for All England Masters

January 25, 2014
The All England Masters International has been put back a week due to Euro elections.


Tongwynlais

New double Bond issue at Tongwynlais

January 25, 2014
Welsh champion announces Christopher Bond as their new Resident Conductor.


BTM Band

BTM welcome Co-op dividend

January 25, 2014
The future of BTM Band Society has been boosted by a great Co-op dividend.


Staffordshire

Staffs welcome new quartet

January 25, 2014
The Staffordshire Band has welcomed a quartet of new players to the ranks.


Alder Valley

Alder Valley generosity helps local hospice

January 25, 2014
The hard working players of Alder Valley have helped a wonderful hospice thanks to their Christmas carolling work.


Brass for Africa

Derwent help for African initiative

January 25, 2014
Donation from Derwent Brass helps Brass for Africa initiative.


Lofthouse 2000

Holdgate's helping hand for Lofthouse

January 25, 2014
Kevin Holdgate has agreed to step in at short notice to take Lofthouse 2000 to Bradford.


Cornets

Entries required for Holme Valley

January 25, 2014
The popular Holme Valley Contest is looking for entries for April event.


Hatherleigh

New MD at Hatherleigh Silver

January 25, 2014
Tom Griffin has been announced as the new MD at Hatherleigh Silver.


Jaguar Land Rover

Death of Jaguar stalwart

January 25, 2014
The death has been reported of Jaguar Land Rover stalwart Dave Bartle.


Garforth

Garforth revived after 4BR spotlight

January 25, 2014
A never say die attitude and great long terms plans attract new players to Garforth Brass.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

January 25, 2014
More great music from John Maines — with new releases


PRs

PRS will take action on illegal recordings

January 23, 2014
The PRS for Music has informed 4BR that it is aware of the growing problem of illegal brass band recordings — and will be taking action.


Wardle youth

Wardle youth enjoy Skegness experience

January 23, 2014
The young players of the Wardle Academy and Youth bands had a great time of it in Skegness.


IBBC

Legal action to be taken against contest organisers

January 23, 2014
The organisers of the ill fated 2012 IBBC Contest in Belgium will face a day in court as one band seeks legal redress.


Allan Withingon

Foden's to host Withington Conducting Course

January 23, 2014
Foden's Band will be the welcoming hosts of the ever inventive Allan Withington Conductors Summer School...


SBBA

Last chance to become a Scottish Champion

January 23, 2014
The closing date to try and make sure you can become a newly crowned Scottish Champion is fast approaching...


Ireland Colliery on stage

Ireland adds new and old to ranks

January 23, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band has boosted the ranks with new and returning players ahead of their contest season.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 23, 2014
More music from Frank at the BBC.


wELSH fLAG

Welsh composer deadline

January 22, 2014
The deadline for the Ty Cerdd Young Composer 2014 is looking — so get your entries in...


Newtown

Date change for Newtown contest

January 22, 2014
There has been a change of date for the forthcoming Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest.


Butlins

New quintet test for Butlins 2015

January 22, 2014
Five new works — four originals and one arrangement from a brass band icon will test the bands at Skegness next year.


Ray Farr flugel

Advert: County Instruments

January 22, 2014
The brilliance of the Ray Farr Signature Raw Brass flugel horn is making an immediate impact on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.


Fairey

Fairey confirm Welsh trio

January 22, 2014
A new Welsh trio will lead the Fairey renaissance at the forthcoming Areas in Blackpool.


Winter Gardens

Five live at Boarshurst

January 22, 2014
If you want to hear all five regional set works on one night the Boarshurst Band Club will be the place to be.




NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.


Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18 • 30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.


Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.


John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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