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Michael Robertson

Queen's Birthday honour for Robertson

June 08, 2019
Michael Robertson, the inspirational conductor of the Carnoustie & District Youth Band and Arbroath Instrumental Band has been awarded the BEM in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.


Carnoustie

Carnoustie youngsters enjoy trip of a lifetime to China

September 26, 2018
The members of Carnoustie High School Band have just returned home after enjoying a truly memorable musical trip to China.


China

Scottish youth to explore the way of the dragon...

August 13, 2018
The Carnoustie Youth Band will be heading to China next month for a truly memorable brass band trip of a lifetime.


Winning MD Michael Roberston of Carnoustie & District

Interview with Michael Roberston

April 25, 2012
4BR talks to Carnoustie & District's winning conductor Michael Robertson after his band claimed the Championship Section title in brilliant style.


City of Birmingam

City of Brum Composers Competition

May 07, 2011
City of Birmingham Band launches composer's competition.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

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


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


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.


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.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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