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There is so much going on this weekend, so why not sit back and enjoy what 4BR has to offer...

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There is a great weekend of brass band contesting on 4BR to enjoy, but why not take a gander around the site to find out a bit more about what’s on offer – from reviews and features to some cracking articles.

All the information you need to enjoy the Harrogate weekend can is there on the site – from our pre contest opinions to more about the set works and the bands themselves:

Harrogate

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/

Editorial

Now that the dust has settled on the British Open, why not see if you agree with our opinions on the question of relegation from the great event?

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/editorial/ed082.asp

Articles

There are some cracking new articles to enjoy, with our spotlight look at the new British Open champions Tredegar, and our trip to their rehearsal room to put three state of the art portable recorders through their paces.

Then find out a bit more about the amazing James Stretton and his very intriguing choice of dinner guests…

Spotlight feature:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1169.asp

Portable recorders roadtest:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1170.asp

Dinner Guests:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1171.asp

Comments

The latest postbag of comments is up on the 4BR site to digest. Plenty of the green ink variety and some heavyweight opinions too – from Bramwell Tovey for one, no less…

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/comments/122.asp

As for the latest reviews?

We have plenty with concerts from Fairey (Geneva) and the London Central Fellowship Band as well as new CD releaes from Croatian Euphonic Brass and the ISB.

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/

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Flowers

Funeral details for Evie Dunger

June 17 • Funeral details announced for talented young Kibworth flugel player.


Touch of brass radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 17 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves this weekend.


Schoonhoven

Report & Results: 2025 Dutch Open

June 16 • Brass Band Schoonhoven claim the Championship title in Groningen as 1st Old Boys claim a historic victory and Brass Band Schoonhoven B make it a Dutch double.


Tameside

Results: 2025 Tameside Whit Friday

June 14 • Foden's led by Michael Fowles maintain their grip on the Tameside Whit Friday honours as the official results are confirmed.


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 21 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Mereside Brass

June 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Mereside Brass

June 16 • MERESIDE BRASS have a vacancy for a SOLO CORNET player maybe PRINCIPAL for the right player. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs, occasional contests & socials. Players of all ages & sections are welcome to visit or join us


Epping Forest Band

June 16 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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