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World Rankings: 2025 End of year update
January 07, 2026
Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.
World Rankings: September update
September 21, 2025
Treize Etoiles rise back to No.1, with Brighouse closing in after a second British Open win in four years.
Theodoloz to head to New Zealand
November 15, 2024
Frederic Theodoloz, the MD of Treize Etoile has been named as Chief Adjudicator for the 2025 New Zealand National Championships in Christchurch.
World Rankings: October update
October 02, 2024
Treize Etoiles reach the rankings summit following epic win at the British Open Championships.
Settling in at its new home...
September 11, 2024
The British Open Gold Shield is safe in its new home in the cantons of Switzerland surrounded by some familiar silver residents.
Report & Result: 2024 British Open Championship
September 07, 2024
Brass Band Treize Etoiles wins the 170th British Open title courtesy of a truly stunning performance of 'The Lost Circle'.
European champions set focus on Open debut
September 02, 2024
Brass Band Treize Etoiles are getting ready for their debut appearance at the British Open.
Interview with Brass Band Treize Etoiles
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to conductor Frederic Theodoloz, composer Oliver Waespi and members of the European and Swiss champions at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival
World Rankings: June update
June 07, 2023
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest World Rankings see substantial changes throughout the top 200 following one of the busiest and most impactful parts of the contest season.
Treize Etoiles become Thunderstruck rockers
November 03, 2021
If you are going to play a bit of AC/DC then you've got to do its in a pretty spectacular venue..
Swiss star steps down from principal role
September 01, 2020
The outstanding Patrick Vergeres has stepped down as principal cornet of Brass and 13 Etoiles after enjoying a 27 year association with the band — and two decades on the end chair.
Cutt takes consultant role with Treize Etoiles
February 11, 2019
Garry Cutt has been appointed the new Musical Consultant with former Swiss National Champion, Treize Etoiles.
Gourlay ends ten year musical link with Treize Etoiles
January 05, 2019
James Gourlay has decided to bring to a close his decade long association with Treize Etoiles — with a trio of National titles and a quartet of Swiss Open wins to his name.
Interview with James Gourlay and Jeremy Coquoz
July 09, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to MD Jim Gourlay and star soloist Jeremy Coquoz of Treize Etoiles
Report & Results: 2015 Swiss Open
September 28, 2015
Brass Band Treize Etoiles send message of intent to rivals as they retain Swiss Open title in Lucerne.
Swiss stars to shine bright this Christmas
December 12, 2014
A trio of Treize Etoile stars Patrick Vergères, Jeremy Coquoz and Stéphane Rudaz will be embarking on a short domestic concert tour this weekend...
Report & Results: 2014 Swiss Open
September 25, 2014
Treize Etoiles add a pinch of domestic contesting spice into the mix as they reclaim Swiss Open title in build up to Montreux showdown.
40th anniversary celebrations for 13 Etoiles
February 24, 2013
One of the great brass bands of Europe is celebrating its 40th anniversary in an unique way this year...
Report & Results: 2012 Swiss Open
September 25, 2012
Treize Etoiles reclaims Swiss title with maximum efficiency under James Gourlay at a thrilling contest in Luzern.
Results: 2010 Swiss National Championship
November 28, 2010
Treize Etoiles takes Swiss National title in Montreux to claim home advantage for 2011 European Championship.
Results: Swiss National Championships
December 02, 2008
Treize Etoiles make it a round dozen as they claim 12th Swiss National title.
