*
banner

Foden's aim for second Birmingham double

The 4BR Band of the Year will be heading back to Birmingham in February for a concert double with the Staffordshire Band.

fODENS
 

Double Champions Foden’s will be teaming up with the Staffordshire Band on February 1st for a joint concert in Birmingham.

High class

The concert at Birmingham Conservatoire’s Sir Adrian Boult Hall will see the 2012 4BR Band of the Year team up with the Midlanders to provide an evening of high class brass band entertainment – just a few hundred yards from the scene of their British Open triumph last September.

Raise the roof

Both bands will provide their own set of music to suit all tastes before joining forces as a massed unit to raise the roof off the famous hall.

Tickets

Tickets for the unique opportunity to see the British Open Shield and National Trophy as well as listening to two Championship bands in a great concert venue can be obtained from:

Alan Gifford: 07717474506 or alan.gifford@mail.bcu.ac.uk

Shaun Elliot: 01543 483484
or: thestaffordshireband@topbrass.co.uk

Mark Wilkinson: 07740354106 or marklwilky@hotmail.com

Ticket Prices:
£14 Standard
£12 Concession & Students

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    


Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26 • A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24 • A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23 • The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


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 - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band are recruiting a Musical Director. We seek a leader with brass band experience who can motivate and develop players. A charismatic individual who can shape and deliver concert programmes to be enjoyed by both players and audience.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band invites applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band rehearse every Thursday evening from 1930 - 2130 . The Musical Director will take a leadership role working with the senior band and will liaise with the training ban


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd