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Jenkins

New lead at Blaenavon

September 24, 2021
Dr Christian Jenkins will spearhead the exciting musical developments at Blaenavon Town Band.


David Langley

Dubai bound for Blaenavon MD

July 26, 2021
Conductor David Langley is to start a new chapter of his career in Dubai.


Davis Langley

From bass to baton for Langley at Blaenavon

December 06, 2017
David Langley has become the new MD at Blaenavon Band — rounding off a musical journey that started aged 7 on BBb tuba...


Blaenavon Town Band

Family returnee set to help Blaenavon

February 16, 2017
Blaenavon Town Band has welcomed back their former euph player to help the with their Area challenge.


Eleri Miles

Miles and upon Miles of talent at Blaenavon

October 13, 2016
An infusion of home grown talent boosts Blaenavon's ranks ahead of Welsh League challenge.


Ethan Corcoran

Family ties continue at Blaenavon

September 15, 2016
A family connection that stretches back to 1940 is extended with latest trombone signing at Blaenavon.


Hands

Blaenavon gain new lead with Turner appointment

September 09, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has announced the appointment of Lynne Turner as their new MD.


Krishnan Church

Blaenavon increase Church goers

August 14, 2016
Blaenavon Town Band has increased its quota of Church goers with the signing of a new solo horn player.


Ice bucket challenge

Ice Bucket challenge comes to Blaenavon

August 20, 2014
If you do wish to raise money for charity then by all accounts this is one way of doing it...


Blaenavon

New signings boost Blaenavon

February 01, 2014
A new quartet of signings boost Blaenavon ahead of Welsh Area.


Blaenavon Town Band

New MD at Blaenavon

September 29, 2013
James Jones becomes the new MD at Blaenavon.


Dave Langley

University posting for Langley

April 08, 2013
Rising Welsh conducting star set to lead Cardiff University Brass Band.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon revival continues with top sop

March 08, 2013
The upturn in fortunes for the band from the Welsh World Heritage town continues with the appointment of a new soprano player and CD release.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon player

October 03, 2011
The death has been announced of Blaenavon euphonium player Leighton Evans.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

April 26, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Roy Parsons one of the most respected players and conductors in South Wales banding.


Blaenavon

Blaenavon raises charity funds

February 01, 2011
Two fine charities benefit from Blaenavon remembering a popular former member.


Blaenavon

New direction at Blaenavon

November 13, 2009
There is a new musical direction at Blaenavon — all in time for the last Welsh League contest of the year in their home town too.


Blaenavon

Death of Blaenavon stalwart

July 09, 2009
The death of Blaenavon trombonist Martin Adams has been announced.


Heritage stars at Blaenavon

August 04, 2008
There is a new breed of young heritage players in Blaenavon it seems...


Price

Price is right at Blaenavon

January 23, 2008
Lyndon Price is the new MD at Blaenavon Town Band.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


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


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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