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2010: August

August 11, 2010
The 4BR post bag is starting fill up once again with views and opinions.


2010: July

July 11, 2010
A small but opinionated trickle of post has reached us. Perhsp it's been the distraction of the World Cup...


2010: June

June 9, 2010
More comments from the Masters and English National to North East bands and the mystery of a long dead composer...


2010: May

May 27, 2010
It's been a while, but we have the Brits against Brock, Tip top Ton and great useless facts — and even the identity of who cracked the enigma code first..


2010: April

April 27, 2010
Some people have been getting a bit hot under the collar...


2010: February

February 22, 2010
4BR hypocrisy, great boobs, Butlins and much more as we head twards the Areas...


2010: January

January 29, 2010
More on review front, the first thoughts on Butlins and a thank you to an Aussie...


2009: December (21st December onwards)

December 21, 2009
Lots to argue with over you turkey and Christmas pudding as Santa brings a full bag of mail from around the banding world


2009: December

December 11, 2009
From a Spanish palaver to a Lawro defence — its been one of those mail bags...


2009: November (21st November onwards)

November 21, 2009
A postbag full of Brass in Concert, Meadgate and more — plus some irate punters too...


2009: November

November 13, 2009
Lots more comments — from PLC's to Bavarian Stompers, muted responses and snobbish attitudes...


2009: October

October 15, 2009
Lots about Peter Graham — good, bad and even something for the nutters and saddos out there...


2009: September (16th September onwards)

September 25, 2009
More and more from the British Open — and plenty of opinions it has raised too!


2009: September

September 15, 2009
From Mead to Mortimer and plenty about adjudicators. Something has got you riled...


2009: August

August 23, 2009
Difficult decisions, baritone brains, missing sops and more as we head to the end of the August break..


2009: July

July 25, 2009
The usual post bag — from strange artistic morals to a lost Cavalier...


2009: June

June 9, 2009
The joys of the contesting scene — from Whit Friday to the English Nationals and a bit more besides...


2009: May

May 29, 2009
More from the 4BR postbag — from the Masters to moans about the rankings — and much, much, more...


2009: April

April 16, 2009
Facts and figures, flying fingers and even a bit of Bob Dylan. A normal postbag then...


2009: March

March 21, 2009
More views and opinions from around the regions and we head for the final trio this weekend in Darlington, Stevenage and Dundee.




Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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