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Manifesto promises - The battle for the future leadership of BBE gets underway
David Ashworth and Kevin Holgate set out their 'Manifesto for the Future' as they seek election to Brass Bands England.
Retrospectives - 2013 Spring Festival
Blackpool triumphs for Milnrow, Woodfalls & Newtongrange
Retrospective: 2013 European Championships
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at a possible defining victory for Cory at the European Championships in Olso.
latest news
- Spring Festival feedback wanted
- Childs set to lead Cobb in Wind debut
- Gee up to present Jeans award
- Radio: World of Brass
- John Packer Brass Band Workshop Day
- Elland unveil Brooks as new MD
- Dobcross Youth double up with Foden's
- Still a chance to join Brett Trom Day
- Radio: Listen to the Band
- Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments
- Geneva to sponsor National Finals
- Blyth spirit soars on high to win award
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latest reviews
- Concert: North York Temple Band
Bandmaster: Glenn Barlow. Peterborough Citadel. Monday 13th May - Concert: Camborne Band
Conductor: David Hamilton. Guests: Bournemouth Symphony Brass. Tolmen Centre . Constantine, Cornwall. Thursday 25th April. - Concert: Llwydcoed Band
Guest Conductor: Paul Lovatt-Cooper. Canton Salvation Army. Cardiff. Saturday 13th April
latest results
- 2013 East Anglian BBBA Spring Contest
- 2013 German Open
- 2013 De Luxemburgse Muziekfederatie
- 2013 Grand Shield
- 2013 Senior Cup
- 2013 Senior Trophy
- 2013 LBBA Spring Festival
- 2013 European Championships
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4barsrest Features
Editorial
January 2013
Grimethorpe's impression of Mr Micawber, financial landmarks and the RNCM Festival of Brass
Gizmos & Gadgets
5 Christmas crackers
4BR looks at five great little Xmas prezzies to fill your stocking
4BR Timeteam
Brass Bands and the law of the land
Why contest organisers owe a debt of gratitude to Judge Samuel Danks Waddy
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Vacancies
Cadishead Public Band
Following our recent 2nd prize [Fourth Section] at the Northern Open Brass Band Championship, we are looking for a Euphonium...
Contests
South West BBA West Own Choice Contest
Date: 19-May-2013
Venue: The Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. BS23 1AJ
Concerts
South London Fellowship Band
Date: 18-May-2013
Venue: The Salvation Army. Ramsgate Corps. 167a High Street. Ramsgate. Kent CT11 9TT
Professional Cards
John Maines
BA (Hons)
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