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Cornets

Death of Arnold Walker

January 08, 2015
The death has been announced of the well known and respected musician Arnold Walker.


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Euro Brass undergoes revamp

January 07, 2015
The former Euro Brass contest in Drachten will now become the Dutch Open with a new format following a major contest overhaul.


Long Eaton Band

New home for the new year for Long Eaton

January 07, 2015
The Long Eaton Silver Prize Band will enjoy the comforts of a new home in 2015.


Centre Stage

Uniformity at Centre Stage

January 07, 2015
The twin arms of the successful Centre Stage business will come under one new company banner.


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Get your event listed FREE for 2015

January 07, 2015
With the new contesting season due to start in ten days time, find out if your event is listed for the 2015 contest season on 4BR?


Morrison

Interview with ABBA Chairman Alan Morrison

January 07, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alan Morrison, the Chairman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Whitburn

Awards for Whitburn prize winners

January 07, 2015
Scottish Open champion dishes out the gongs after a successful 2014 campaign.


Troms against Cancer

American patrol boosts Troms against Cancer

January 07, 2015
There will be a welcome contingent of American friends flying in to support the Trombones against Cancer initiative at Butlins this year.


Abertillery

Tuba triumphs at Abertillery awards night

January 07, 2015
It was the players from the lower end of the band that scooped the gongs at Abertillery Band's recent annual awards night.


Kippax

Kippax announce conducting brace

January 07, 2015
The Kippax Band will gain conducting support from some experienced former MDs for Butlins and Bradford.


Unite the Union

Unite we stand for three more years

January 07, 2015
Unite the Union will be raising their banner high at brass band events for another three years thanks to renewal of sponsorship agreement.


Derwent Brass

Derwent departures for stalwarts

January 07, 2015
Derwent Brass will be missing two of their longest serving stalwarts this season.


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Funeral of Bob Archer

January 07, 2015
There has been a slight change in the funeral service details for the late Bob Archer.


Guide Dogs charity

Guide Dog help for Bennett and Batten

January 07, 2015
Paul Bennett and Richard Batten have helped the Shirley Band raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs charity.


Noel Fest

Elf service not under threat at Silkstone

January 07, 2015
A wonderful Old Silkstone Christmas concert showed locals that the elf service is in fine fettle...


Black Dyke Band

World Rankings: End of year update

January 04, 2015
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.


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Hampton takes on top role at Newstead

January 04, 2015
22 year old Mathew Hampton has become the new principal cornet of Newstead Brass.


New presidents

Presidential roles for Spennymoor stalwarts

January 04, 2015
Two of Spennymoor Town Band's finest stalwarts will now take on Presidential duties...


Gareth Ritter

Greater Gwent in concert

January 04, 2015
The Greater Gwent Youth Band will be performing its end of course concert in Newport this afternoon.


Troms against Cancer

Wilby provides sixth premiere for Cancer initiative

January 03, 2015
Prof Philip Wilby is the sixth renowned composer to provide a new work for Kevin Holdgate's ‘Trombones against Breast Cancer’ fund raising initiative at Butlins.


Brass Band Heist

Belgian Heist raises funds for great cause

January 03, 2015
Brass Band Heist have helped raise funds for a fantastic cause in their home town in Belgium.


Irvine & Dreghorn

Irvine & Dreghorn aim for new generation

January 03, 2015
If you are young and want to learn to play a brass band in North Ayrshire then get along to an open day run by Irvine & Dreghorn Band.


Festival

Royal patronage restored at Bugle

January 03, 2015
There will be direct royal patronage at the famous Bugle Festival once more — 102 years after a Windsor ancestor first provided the silverware.


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Death of Bob Archer

January 03, 2015
The death has been announced of Bob Archer, the former baritone player of Grimethorpe Colliery and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Bands.


British Empire Medal

BEM for John Cowking

January 01, 2015
40 years of musical service has been recognised in the New Year Honours List for John Cowking.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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