*
banner

4BR Quiz: Which smell?

All you have to do is identify the lovely smell that tickles your nose when cleaning your instrument with the 'Keep it Clean' finishing polish.

Keep it clean
 

A quick little smell test quiz for you to ponder over a cup of coffee this morning to see if you can win a fantastic b# brass instrument cleaning kit worth £29.99.

Our friends at b# cleaning have just launched their 'Keep it Clean' kit, which contains an instrument soak, finishing polish and Helin cleaning kit — and it has already been a huge hit

Endorsed

Its already endorsed by leading stars such as Mark Wilkinson and Brett Baker and has become the instrument cleaning kit of choice of newly crowned North West Regional Champions, Foden's.

B# is now being stocked by leading retailers Band Supplies — and will be available on their trade stand at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay this weekend.

Eco-friendly

Company spokesperson Ian Hill told 4BR: "The kit consists of an 'Instrument Soak' that cleans the instrument from the inside out, removing the unpleasant biofilm from pipework, as well as clearing oils and greases leaving your instrument with a pleasant citrus scent and an easy next time clean anti-static coating.

All this and it is eco-friendly, fully tested and meets the most stringent of quality controls."

Which flavour oil does the Keep it Clean finishing polish smell of?4BR

The Question:

All you have to do to win one of the kits is to go to their website and give us the answer to the following question.

Which flavour oil does the Keep it Clean finishing polish smell of?

Go to: http://www.bsharpbrass.com/products

a) Hawaiian pizza
b) Apples and pears
c) Avocado

Get your answer in before 6.00pm today and we will send one lucky winner a fantastic 'Keep it Clean' cleaning kit.

Answers:

E-mail us the answer before 6.00pm on Friday 11th March with your contact telephone details at: quiz@4barsrest.com

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    


Swedish

Results: 2025 Swedish National Championships

November 9 • Gota Brass make it eight wins in a row as they secure the Swedish title yet again


Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

November 9 • Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.


Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

November 9 • Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

November 9 • Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


West Wycombe Brass Band

November 8 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for players. Horn,Flugel and cornets. Non contesting friendly band with sensible engagement list. Wednesday rehearsal 7.45-9.45pm in own hall. Come along for a blow, all welcome.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd