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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...




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


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