*
banner

Have I got news for you...

Fulham Band links up with Maxine Kwok, Seb Coe, Konnie Huq and Paul Merton for a Christmas concert with a difference.

Maxine Kwok
  Maxine Kwok will perform as a guest in the concert

A host of well known musical, sporting and media celebrities have helped Fulham Band produce a special Christmas Concert.

The event, which will be broadcast on Sunday 13th December through the band's Facebook page, will be hosted by three celebrity guests, all of whom hail from the Hammersmith and Fulham area.

Stars

They include Sebastian Coe, double Olympic champion and President of World Athletics, author and former Blue Peter Presenter, Konnie Huq, and comedian and 'Have I Got News for You star', Paul Merton.

The band filmed the event in early November with COVID-safe procedures in place, and is delighted that it will be hosted by London Symphony Orchestra violinist, Maxine Kwok (above).

She will perform Peter Graham's beautiful arrangement of 'Away in a Manger', originally written for flugel horn. The band recorded the backing in their Fulham base, whilst Maxine recorded her solo part eight miles away at her home in the Barbican.

The band filmed the event in early November with COVID-safe procedures in place, and is delighted that it will be hosted by London Symphony Orchestra violinist, Maxine Kwok4BR

Welcome

The band also welcomes the Melodians Steel Orchestra, a fantastic South London-based ensemble that has performed in over 30 countries, as its guest ensemble.

You can view Maxine's performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHxT9hvZ2SY

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    


Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd