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High peak of cash for Snowden

August 08, 2008
The Snowden Colliery Welfare Band has just been given a huge mountain of cash...


Kew Band Melbourne

Three in a row for Kew

August 08, 2008
Kew Band Melbourne under new conductor Steve Bastable has taken out the 4th annual ABC 774AM Evening Show Brass Band competition.


Melbourne International Festival of Brass

Stellar line-up for MIFB

August 06, 2008
The sixth annual Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) starts the day after the AFL Grand Final and runs from that Sunday, September 28, to Saturday October 4 2008.


National Australia Brass

NAB debut

August 06, 2008
Following the inaugural ‘Winter Week’ of National Australia Brass, held at St Mary’s Band Club Sydney, NAB will present its debut concert as Ensemble in Residence at the 6th Melbourne International Festival of Brass.


Tasmanian Band League

Tasmania prepares for Jubilee

August 06, 2008
Tasmanian State band, Jubilee Brass, assembles this weekend in preparation for its tour later this month.


South Brisbane Federal

The Feds fight back

August 06, 2008
The South Brisbane Federal band put its best foot forward despite some difficult times of late.


RAH

The Vibrato Wars

August 05, 2008
There is one almighty fuss about vibrato brewing up at the Proms — you would swear they were going to war...


Bentham

Bentham takes Pemberton reins

August 05, 2008
Mark Bentham takes over at Pemberton Old as Mark Peacock steps down.


Tredegar

Results: 2008 Welsh National Eisteddfod

August 05, 2008
Welsh Champions Tredegar add Eisteddfod crown to 2008 CV.


North

North departs from Besses

August 05, 2008
The partnership of John North and Besses has come to an end.


Ole! for Lions

August 05, 2008
Lions Youth return to UK after an enjoyable tour to Spain.


mead

Mead set for jazz anniversary

August 05, 2008
A historic big band anniversary concert and reunion sees a world premiere of new work for jazz trumpet and euphonium.


Dalewool — Night of the Celts

Dalewool back in action

August 04, 2008
Dalewool Auckland Brass are set to impress the critics with their upcoming performance in the Auckland Town Hall.


BFBB

BFBB meets the Big Lottery

August 04, 2008
BFBB Development Officer meets up with the Big Lottery to discuss funding issues for bands.


West Mercia

Police return home

August 04, 2008
The Band of West Mercia Constabulary has returned from a week's tour to Cornwall.


Death of Thomas Hope

August 04, 2008
The death of Thomas Hope, a stalwart of the North West banding scene has been announced.


Dyke

Dyke announce Bridgewater programme

August 04, 2008
Black Dyke announce details of their forthcoming programme for the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.


NYBBGB

Principals announced for National Youth Band

August 04, 2008
The NYBBGB is currently working hard on its Summer course, with the help of its batch of new principal players.


Longridge

New signing at Longbridge

August 04, 2008
Hull comes to Longridge on bass trombone.


Geordie Songbook wins composers prize

August 04, 2008
Composer wins Arrangers Contest with a Geordie flavour.


Darwin

Darwin's helping hand

August 04, 2008
Powerfield Hatfield enjoy a break under the direction of rising conducting star.


Chalford

Chalford top the pops

August 04, 2008
Chalford Band recently wowed the good people of Stroud with some pop picking classics of their own making...


Minear

Minear takes over Cornish Youth reins

August 04, 2008
Brian Minear becomes new Music Co-ordinator for Cornwall Youth Band.


Howard resigns at Clevedon

August 04, 2008
Stephen Howard resigns at Clevedon as Geraint Barnes takes over the helm.


New MD at Houghton

August 04, 2008
Howard Smith is the new MD at Houghton Brass.




4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Flugelhorn player.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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