*
banner

Web link for JSVB

The famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble has a 21st century presence to reach out to their global fans.

JSVB logo
 

One of the most famous brass ensembles in the banding world has taken to the internet with the launch of the James Shepherd Versatile Brass website.

Ideal platform

Designed by Benjamin Brook at Studio Web Media, it gives the famous group the ideal 21st century platform on which to reach out to their fans across the globe.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The response has already been terrific, with a combined total of over 1000 followers to our new Twitter and Facebook pages."

The response has already been terrific, with a combined total of over 1000 followers to our new Twitter and Facebook pagesJSVB

Butlins spot

The group has already enjoyed several successful events in their first ‘reformation’ year of 2013, and has been thrilled with both the high turnouts and enthusiastic reactions at their concert appearances

JSVB will also be starting the New Year with a high profile concert appearance at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness on Sunday 19th January with guest conductor Lee Skipsey, and have a new CD planned for the middle of 2014.

For more information, go to: www.jsvb.co.uk

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    


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25 • Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Music for all

Bands urged to join Learn to Play initiative

June 25 • Bands can play their part in the Music for All 'Learn to Play' initiative later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Darwen Brass

June 22 • Darwen Brass have vacancies for 2nd Euph, and Bass, Bb and Eb.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd