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Waterworld

Instrument, uniform, music.... swimming trunks

January 11, 2014
If you are looking to relax at Butlins next weekend then make sure you pack your swimwear.


Miners Strike

An actor's life for me...

January 11, 2014
If you want to tread the boards in the latest production of Brassed Off then a national theatre company is looking for a band for Nottingham and Blackpool.


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No doubting Thomas at Leyland

January 10, 2014
Huw Thomas takes on the MD role at North West champion with immediate effect.


Dave Nesbitt

Nesbitt to end Imperial reign

January 10, 2014
Dave Nesbitt is to stand down from his post as MD of the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band after Butlins.


Mossley

New faces at Mossley ahead of Butlins defence

January 10, 2014
The Mossley Band will defend their Butlins title with the help of some new faces in the ranks.


Grimey horns

Rushworth set for Barnsley baton at Bradford

January 10, 2014
Former Grimethorpe Colliery horn star to take the baton at Barnsley Brass for Yorkshire Area.


Burry Port

Burry Port add new quartet

January 10, 2014
Welsh League champions add to their player strength with new quartet.


Sandhurst Silver

Sandhurst to host Area preview

January 10, 2014
The Sandhurst Silver Band is to host an Area preview of all five test pieces ahead of Stevenage.


Ivor Thomas

Death of Ivor Thomas

January 10, 2014
The death has been announced of 'Mr Betteshanger Band', Ivor Thomas.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

January 10, 2014
More great music to enjoy from John Maines.


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Get your event listed FREE for 2014

January 09, 2014
With the new contest season about to get underway, find out if your event is listed for the 2014 contest season on 4BR?


4BR Awards

4BR Awards

January 08, 2014
Last chance to make sure your vote counts!


Lito Fontana

Fontana thrills in Innsbruck

January 08, 2014
One of the world's great trombonists has been on sparkling New Year form.


The Price is right at Salford

January 08, 2014
Dan Price takes over from Professor Peter Graham at Salford University.


Recitals to help Philippines Disaster Relief

January 08, 2014
A series of high profile recital performances hope to raise awareness and funds for the Philippines disaster relief.


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4BR Quiz:

January 08, 2014
A piece of cinematic musical inspiration for this week’s quiz...


Grimethorpe horns

Rushworth leaves Grimethorpe

January 07, 2014
Horn star William Rushworth will be leaving Yorkshire giants.


Silk Torpedo

Rock of Ages...

January 07, 2014
The identity of a brass band featured on a 1974 rock band track is being sought...


Miners statue

Wales set to open contesting season

January 07, 2014
The 17th running of the Welsh Open Entertainment Championship is set to kick start the 2014 contest season in Wales.


Richard Evans

New Dawn for Cornish youth under Evans and Farr

January 07, 2014
Richard Evans and Owen Farr lead a new musical dawn in Cornwall.


Burry Port

Burry Port set for contest day

January 07, 2014
The third annual West Wales Solo & Ensemble Day will take place in Burry Port later this month.


Owen Farr

Farr to lead horn seminar day in Brum

January 07, 2014
Owen Farr will lead over 80 delegates in a celebration of all things tenor and flugel horn in Birmingham later this month.


Damien Wileman

Wileman Unites with Hirst in Sheffield

January 07, 2014
Damian Wileman has been appointed Associate Guest Conductor with the Unite the Union Band.


Denzil Stephens

Stephens keeps bouncing

January 07, 2014
The great Denzil Stephens is still enjoying his banding 60 years after playing his part in producing some iconic film music.


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4BR Weekend Quiz

January 04, 2014
A questionable piece of literary inspiration for our weekend quiz...




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


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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