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Basses

Beware a dodgy BBb tuba offer

January 17, 2014
If you given the wink about a tuba deal too good to be true then make sure it isn't a little bit dodgy...


Grieghallen

International panel set for open judging in Bergen

January 16, 2014
The details of the international panel of judges who will judge at the Norwegian Nationals has been announced.


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Radio 2 Young Brass semi final details released

January 16, 2014
The eight Young Brass semi finalists will gain top class backing in their bid for glory.


WELSH CHAMPIONS

Tong add to top end

January 16, 2014
Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance adds a new signing to the front row cornet section.


St Dennis

First class graduates join St Dennis

January 16, 2014
Cornish band welcome two new graduates to the ranks ahead of a busy 2014 contesting season.


Rogerstone Band

New Hutch to build at Rogerstone

January 16, 2014
Well known Welsh cornet player tp start the rebuilding process at Rogerstone Band.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 16, 2014
More late night music and chat from Frank at the BBC...


Bridgewater Hall

Question Time set for RNCM Festival

January 15, 2014
A brace of focussed question and answer sessions are planned for the forthcoming RNCM Festival of Brass at Bridgewater Hall.


Brass Band Insurance

Advert: Brass Band Insurance Services

January 15, 2014
The insurance experts will be on hand at Skegness to make sure you are covered...


Holme Silver

Holme is where the heart is...

January 15, 2014
Holme Silver is determined to return to the contesting stage after a long period away.


Rainford Band

Rainford Slow Melody gains entries

January 14, 2014
There has been an encouraging take up of entries for the first Rainford Slow Melody contest in February.


Silk Torpedo

Oh you pretty thing...

January 14, 2014
The passing of time and memory may be playing a few tricks on the identity of a 40 year old rock band hit...


Guild Hall

Brass at the Guild Hall announce line ups

January 14, 2014
44 bands will battle for the prizes and British Open Youth title at the popular Brass at the Guild Hall event in February.


Miles Davison

Miles end at Grimethorpe

January 14, 2014
Miles Davison set to join Grimethorpe on solo horn after Butlins.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for new cornet spotlight

January 14, 2014
Richard Marshall is getting ready to lead his fifth cornet spotlight in Leeds in March.


ABBA

ABBA announce 2014 line up

January 14, 2014
The new executive line up of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has been voted in.


Kevin Van Giel

Giel force winds at Willebroek

January 14, 2014
Brass Band Willebroek announce the appointment of Kevin Van Giel as their new solo euphonium.


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Holdgate steps into Whitwell breach

January 14, 2014
Kevin Holdgate has stepped in at short notice to ensure Whitwell Brass take to the Butlins stage.


SWBBA

Grant boost for South West BB Association

January 14, 2014
The South West Brass Band Association has gained a financial boost from the Grants for Arts.


Oldham Band Lees

Moore the merrier at Oldham

January 14, 2014
Former Brighouse flugel star Dave Moore joins Oldham Band (Lees)


Laurie Walton

Century partnership at Whaley Bridge

January 14, 2014
Two stalwarts rack up 100 years of outstanding banding service.


Duncan Beckley

New signings and helping hands boost Pleasley

January 14, 2014
Player boost for Pleasley ahead of Butlins as Duncan Beckley lends a musical helping hand.


old band

Honley welcome for Portillo

January 14, 2014
Former Tory MP Michael Portillo has paid a quick visit to Honley Brass on his latest railway travels.


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4BR Weekend Quiz:

January 12, 2014
A numerical connection provides the brain teaser for our Sunday quiz this week.


John Packer

Advert: The perfect job opportunity at John Packer

January 11, 2014
John Packer Ltd is offering a superb job opportunity for an experienced musician...




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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