*
banner

Geneva takes its pick to support grass roots contest

The Geneva Group is to support the Durham County Brass Band Association 'Picnic in the Park' Entertainment Contest.

Geneva Group
  The Geneva Group will support the 'Picnic in the Park' Entertainment Contest.

The Geneva Group is to continue with its support of grassroots banding in the north east of England with the news that they are to sponsor the popular Durham County Brass Band Association 'Picnic in the Park' Entertainment Contest.

Huge boost

The event will be held in the grounds of Houghall College, Durham on Sunday 7th July, with Hugh Stephenson, Vice President of the Association telling 4BR that the support comes as a huge boost.

"We have been working hard over the past two year to build a solid foundation for the contest following the withdrawal of financial support from Durham County Council"he said.

"We would like to say a big thank you to Tim Oldroyd (CEO) for his quick response to my recent request and for saving the contest. We're absolutely delighted."

Support

Simon Miller, UK Sales Manager for Geneva Instruments told 4R: "Geneva Group remain committed to grass roots brass banding especially when such an important contest takes place so close to our head office. We look forward to being part of supporting their activities."

The closing date for entries from member bands is Monday 17th June. The adjudicator is Sam Fisher.

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


BBP Registry

BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves

April 22 • With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.


Radio3

National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast

April 21 • The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.


Disinformation

BrookWright Music: Disinformation!

April 21 • A new concert piece inspired by the murky world of false narrative, untruths, conspiracy and distrust is ready for you to play. Can't be about brass band contesting surely?


Schoonhoven

Results: 2024 Flemish Open

April 21 • Brass Band Schoonhoven, Young Brassband Willebroek, De Bazuin Oenkerk B and Brassband Sklepucini claim the honours in Mechelen.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

April 22 • With an exciting 130th anniversary year ahead - Wotton Silver Band is currently looking for players to join our team on Solo Cornet, Solo Euphonium, Bb Bass and Percussion. We rehearse Tue & Thu near our home town, just a short distance from M5 Jcn14.


Brunel Brass Organisation

April 22 • BRUNEL BRASS are looking for 3 talented individuals to join our senior band: Back-row Cornet Player, Eb Bass . & Percussion.. We are a friendly and ambitious band located in Swindon. Weekly rehearsals on Thursday 19:45-21:45 at Pegasus Hall (SN3 4RH).


Epping Forest Band

April 22 • Required: We are a friendly 2nd section band who are in need of a tenor horn (position negotiable) and percussion to complete our line up.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

 © 2024 4barsrest.com Ltd