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Pontardulaist

Pontardulais hope to create bridge for new brass band talent

August 08, 2018
A new initiative led by Pontardulais Band hopes to inspire a new generation of brass and percussion players in West Wales


dOC mARTIN

Nine bands to compete for Doctor Martin title

August 08, 2018
The nine bands that will compete for the big money prescription later this year will be revealed at the draw on August 22nd.


Brass for Africa

Brass for Africa launches publication arm

August 07, 2018
The Brass for Africa charity has launched Brass for Africa Music Publications, with its titles available through the 4Barsrest.shop and its own website to help support its incredible work.


Eikanger

Eikanger inspire the next generation of musical vikings

August 07, 2018
Eikanger's 'Holiday Play' scheme has been inspiring the next generation or two of new Nordic brass band superstars...


Silkstone

Old Silkstone helps create YorkshEire connection in Waterford

August 07, 2018
The Old Silkstone Band recently enjoyed a wonderful trip to Waterford to take part in the brilliant Spraoi Street Arts Festival


Eistedffod

Report and Results: 2018 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 07, 2018
Tylorstown head the national prize winners in Cardiff as they lift the National Eisteddfod crown, with section wins for Newport Borough, Taff Vale and Upper Rhondda.


Tredegar

Tredegar finally leave the stage for summer break

August 07, 2018
Tredegar end a busy month of high profile concert appearances with an appearance at the traditional Cymanfa Ganu at the Welsh National Eisteddfod in Cardiff.


Bolsover

The Brass Show: Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School

August 06, 2018
The Brass Show headed to the beautiful Hardwick House to meet up with Steven Mead and the delegates and tutors on the 2018 Bolsover Summer School


Butlins

Butlins announces their overtures to bumper prizes in 2019

August 05, 2018
2019 will be the year of the overture at the Butlins Mineworkers Festival Championships — and a weekend of impressive prizes.


Firth

Firth maintains national interest a century after death

August 05, 2018
The remarkable, yet tragic musical life of former Foden's principal cornet Edwin Firth continues to hold a fascination for the National press.


Draw

A contest draw with a difference...

August 05, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs and four star tutors on the recent IBBSS course make the draw for the 2018 Brass Showcase event in Johnstone


sYMPHONY hALL

British Open weekend continues to attract brass band lovers

August 04, 2018
A trio of very different attractions is keeping demand for tickets high for Symphony Hall British Open weekend.


Alan Fernie

Fernie becomes new MD of National Children's Band of Scotland

August 04, 2018
The successful National Youth Band of Scotland course heralded new changes, new composition talent and new prize winners.


Lostock

Lostock duo top Thomas to get to Cheltenham

August 04, 2018
Lostock Hall Memorial Band MD Joshua Hughes and tuba player Glen Tomlinson will need to recover from some saddle sores after their epic cycle ride fundraiser to get their band to Cheltenham.


Hands

New MD at Buckhaven & Methil

August 03, 2018
Andy Shaw takes over the baton as David Neil steps down after eight years at the helm of Buckhaven & Methil Band.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

August 03, 2018
More brass band music from Phillip Hunt — including a celebration of the great Leonard Bernstein.


Cajon

4BR Shop: 33% off Ruach Live A Cajon

August 03, 2018
There is a great offer on a super bit of percussion kit from Pocklington Music — so beat it and get it!


Stockport

Stockport youth honour sacrifice at Menin Gate

August 03, 2018
The Stockport Schools Brass Band has just returned from a memorable trip to Belgium where they performed at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Bridge.


Classifieds

Put your band on the global banding map

August 02, 2018
The 4BR Classified Service is the most effective way to ensure your band's activities, aims and objectives are shown to the world. Sign up now make sure you get your musical ambitions on line and connected to those you want to be linked up with.


AllBrass

Radio: All Brass Radio

August 01, 2018
More great music from across the Atlantic with the fantastic Dr Jim Fox.


IBBSS

Prof NichoIas Childs leads international line-up of talent in Swansea

August 01, 2018
Players from all around the banding globe are currently in Swansea enjoying plenty of hard work, fun and games as part of the International Brass Band Summer School led by Prof Nicholas Childs and his team of tutors.


Coalburn

Coalburn's magnificent seven

August 01, 2018
A septet of talented young players represented the Coalburn Band organisation with pride at the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland summer curse


Euros

Scottish Champion outrage at Edinburgh Festival

August 01, 2018
Whitburn will warm up for the British Open with another high profile appearance — this time at the famous Edinburgh Festival playing some outrageous music by Marco Putz.


Jaguar

Lea becomes Life President at Jaguar Land Rover

August 01, 2018
Dave Lea's remarkable contribution to the success of the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be recognised by the honour of becoming its Life President.


Propsect

No more Garlick topping...

August 01, 2018
After a decade or more at the helm at Prospect Brass — Skelmanthorpe, MD Phil Garlick has stepped down from the role.




Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25 • A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Winter Gardens

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships

February 23 • It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Haverhill Silver Band - Waterbeach Brass, Concert in Histon Baptist Church

Saturday 1 March • Histon Baptist Church, Cambridge CB24 9LQ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 March • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street, . Greenwich, . London, SE10 9BJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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