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Foden's in action at the RAH

World Rankings: October update

October 28, 2012
Historic double sends Foden's to the top of the rankings.


Foden's on stage at the 2012 British Open

World Rankings: September Update

September 07, 2012
Plenty on movement in the latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship with Foden's moving up to 3rd place.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 English Nationals

World Rankings: June Update

June 29, 2012
Black Dyke take over the number 1 spot following their emphatic win at the recent English National Championship.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 Europeans

World Rankings: May update

May 11, 2012
Black Dyke close the gap at the top of the rankings following their recent win in Rotterdam at the European Championships


Tongwynlais Band logo

Rankings update: March 2012

March 29, 2012
The first updated World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2012 reveal few changes near the top, but the usual flurry of activity following the first part of the contest season.


Cory

World Rankings: New Year update

January 04, 2012
At the end of a long 2011 season Cory finish at the top of the World of Brass/4BR Rankings for the fifth time in succession.


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: December update

December 12, 2011
Cory Band sits at the top as the 2011 contest season draws to a close.


Brighouse and Rastrick logo

World Rankings: October update

October 27, 2011
Brighouse and Rastrick move up to third place following its second successive National title


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2011
Cory consolidate their position as the number one ranked band with British Open win.


World Rankings: July update

July 22, 2011
Preston win see Black Dyke move to the number 2 spot.


tredegar band logo

World Rankings: June Update

June 03, 2011
Masters win for Tredegar gives Wales the top two spots for the first time ever.


Manger logo

World Rankings: May Update

May 13, 2011
Manger storm into the top 10 following their victory in Montreux.


Cory logo

World Rankings: April Update

April 02, 2011
Following the Regional Championships, Cory consolidate their lead at the top.


Cory band logo

World Rankings: December update

December 30, 2010
The end-of-year World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings see Cory Band finish at the top for the fourth time in succession.


Brighouse logo

World Rankings: October update

November 01, 2010
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings see no change in the top four as Brighouse and Rastrick move up to fifth.


Tredegar Band logo

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2010
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings see no change in the top three, while Tredegar shoots up to fourth place,


Fairey Band

World Rankings: July update

July 22, 2010
No change at the top but Fairey return to the top ten.


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: June update

June 11, 2010
No change at the top but significant movement elsewhere in the World of Brass — 4barsrest.com World Rankings.


Cory Band logo

World Rankings: May update

May 18, 2010
Cory Band has extended its considerable lead in the World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings.


Cory logo

World Rankings: April update

April 03, 2010
Cory remain top of the pile despite losing its regional crown at Swansea last month.


Cory logo

World Rankings: December update

December 20, 2009
Cory Band remains at the top of the latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings despite finishing in third place at the recent Brass in Concert Championship.


Cory logo

World Rankings: October update

October 27, 2009
Cory Band remains well ahead of the chasing pack in the World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings, despite missing out on its bid for a historic 'grand slam' in London last weekend.


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: August/September update

September 18, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings see Cory Band consolidate its position at the top.


Cory band logo

World Rankings: June/July update

July 05, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings show some significant movements following the English National Championships at Preston last weekend.


Cory logo

World Rankings: Late May update

May 29, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings show few changes of position near the top following May's busy month of contesting.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


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


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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