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Besson Sovereign cornet

Treat yourself to a New Year cornet from John Packer

January 04, 2014
Treat yourself to a New Year cornet with this fantastic display model Besson Sovereign Cornet at a snip at £1,695.


Bob Childs in action

Childs takes principal role at Grimethorpe

January 04, 2014
Dr Robert Childs has been confirmed as the new Principal Conductor and Director of Music at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Marching past

Morley set for more march and hymns

January 04, 2014
The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest will be held once again this June.


US Falg

US banding grows in the Free State

January 04, 2014
The growing foundation base of North American banding continues to grow with a new band in Kansas.


Beaumont Park

Beaumont Park open for march contest entries

January 04, 2014
Increase in prize pot for popular September march and hymn tune contest.


Martin Hall

New Hall opens at Skelmanthorpe

January 04, 2014
Martin Hall takes the helm as the MD at Skelmanthorpe Band.


Wantage

Wantage expand to third tier

January 04, 2014
The Wantage Band organisation will be fielding a third band at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship this year.


Dave Barringer

Winter workshop open for delegates

January 04, 2014
The popular South West BBA Winter workshop is open for eager delegates led by Dave Barringer and musical friends.


Brian Easterbrook

40 years celebration for Woodfalls stalwart

January 04, 2014
Woodfalls stalwart Brian Easterbrook has just celebrated 40 years of dedicated service to the Woodfalls Band.


Medal

New Year's Honour for Steve Large

January 03, 2014
Andover Town MD Steve Large has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List.


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4BR New Year's Eve Quiz: The Winner!

January 02, 2014
Our final little brain teaser of 2013 didn’t catch too many of you out.


EYBB

BBE clarify youth representation

January 02, 2014
Brass Bands England clarify the way in which they have selected their representative band for the 2014 European Youth Championships.


Drybrook

New parking spaces filled at Drybrook

January 02, 2014
AW Parker (Drybrook) welcome some new faces to fill spaces in time for the 2014 contesting season to come.


Fodens and Roberts

Foden's set for beneficial baking partnership

January 02, 2014
Foden's and Roberts Bakery Band to join in a mutually beneficial partnership to boost brass banding in their local area.


Marathon Hat

Marathon support helps kick start world record bid

January 02, 2014
Support for bringing the world marathon record back to Blighty is gaining ground on those fiendish Germans...


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Happy New Year!

January 01, 2014
4barsrest.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous New Year.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


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


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.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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