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SWBBA

Results: SWBBA Torquay

November 18, 2008
Milton Keynes take the top honours, but it is the youth that catch the eye in Torquay on the weekend.


Leics

Results: Leicester Contest

November 18, 2008
A fine turn out of bands at Leicester as Ratby take the top honours


Tong

Results: Treorchy

November 18, 2008
BTM head the prize list on the day, but Welsh titles go Tongwynlais, Markham, Blaenavon, City of Cradiff (Melingriffith) and Cwmtawe District Youth.


Skelmanthorpe

Results: Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody

November 18, 2008
There was a great turn out at Skelmanthorpe on the weekend with some great playing — and some hilarious efforts too!


Freckleton

Results: Wilkinson Northern Open

November 18, 2008
Freckleton takes the top honours at the Wilkinsons Contest with wins for Dodworth, Rivington & Adlington and Blackley too.


John Saunders and Helen Zerefos OAM

Results: NSW Battle of the Bands

November 17, 2008
The Grand Final of the 2008 New South Wales Battle of the Bands was held last Sunday 16 November.


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Results: 2008 Brass in Concert Championships

November 16, 2008
Full results of the 2008 Brass in Concert Championships from The Sage, Gateshead


EYMS

Results: Kippax Entertainment

November 13, 2008
Grand finish to Kippax Contest as EYMS scoop the big entertianment prize.


Stockholm

Results: Swedish Brass Band Festival

November 10, 2008
Stockholm Brass takes Swedish title.


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Results: U.S. Open Brass Band Championship

November 08, 2008
The first prize has been awarded, more results to follow after the Awards Banquet later tonight.


WA Festival of Brass

Results: 2008 WA Festival of Brass

November 05, 2008
News and results from the 2008 Western Australian Festival of Brass.


Lyngby

Results: Danish Nationals

November 05, 2008
Lyngby-Taarbæk retains Danish National title and books their place for Ostend in 2009.


NIBA

Results: 91st NIBA Brass Band Contest

November 05, 2008
Murley Silver takes the honours at Armagh to book their place at the European Championships in Ostend in 2009.


Yorkshire Co-op

Results: Malton Entertainment

November 05, 2008
Victory for Yorkshire Co-op and plenty of other prizes too.


tameside council

Results: British Open Solo and Quartet

November 02, 2008
The British Open Solo and Quartet Championships sees victory go to a brilliant Belgian.


Manger

Results: SIDDIS Entertainment

November 02, 2008
Central Park entertainment magic takes SIDDIS title for Manger and Martin Winter.


Johnstone

Results: Scottish Borders Contest

November 02, 2008
Victory to Johnstone Silver at Scottish Borders Contest.


Twin Towns Coolangatta

Results: 2008 Australasian Open Festival

October 25, 2008
Results for the Federation of Australasian Brass Bands (FABB) 2008 Australasian Open and Entertainment Championship from Twin Towns, Coolangatta.


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Results: 2008 Pontins

October 25, 2008
Draws and Results for all 5 sections at this year's Pontins National Championships from North Wales.


QBA

Results: Nambour Festival of Brass

October 22, 2008
The Nambour Festival of Brass was held last weekend.


GBBA

Results: GBBA Annual Contest

October 20, 2008
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association recently held its contest, with a decent turn out and a top section win for Lydbrook.


Friary

Results: SCABA Folkestone

October 19, 2008
A great turn out of bands at Folkestone at the weekend, witn Friary Guildford taking the top honours ahaed of their trip to Prestatyn and their Pontins challenge.


Wire Brass

Results: Fleetwood Contest

October 14, 2008
Bactiguard take the top prize at Fleetwood as wins go to Lostock, Morecambe, Besses Boys and Astley Youth


Tasmanian Band League

Results: Tasmania Championships

October 13, 2008
The results for the 2008 Tasmania Championships.


Black Dyke Celebrate

Results: 2008 Nationals Championships

October 11, 2008
Full results of the 2008 National Championships of Great Britain, from the Royal Albert Hall, London.




4BR Review — Episode 21

September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend.


Dobson

Dobson enjoying his latest Dopamine hit...

September 11 • The Cornish composer continues to make his mark on the wider musical world with his latest album already becoming a hit in more ways than one...


British Open

British Open Countdown: T minus 1

September 11 • All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.


Howard Snell

Eikanger lead 90th birthday celebration for Howard Snell

September 11 • A wonderful musical tribute was paid to Howard Snell by the Norwegian band he inspired to lead with passion and vision.


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

September 11 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! . As a second section band, we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Brunel Brass Organisation

September 11 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026,


Birchwood Community Brass Band

September 9 • Due to retirement, Birchwood Community Brass Band requires the services of a new MD. We are a friendly Warrington based noncontesting band and training band of mixed ability looking for an MD to continue the musical development of both groups.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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