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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.

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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

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Roadtest

The Titan

We roadtest the Spanish Titan from Stomvi

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Dinner Guests

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen

Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen gives us his dinner guest list...

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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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Scouting Report

Charlotte Horsfield

4BR turns the spotlight on the 13 year old trombone star

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Interview

Stephen Roberts

Chris Thomas talks to Stephen Roberts

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In the Spotlight

Exit Brass

Malcolm Wood spends 5 minutes or so with Exit Brass

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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

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Presenter, compere and conductor