*
banner

Mercer & Barker ready to make Spring Festival mark

The mouthpiece makers are heading to Blackpool to showcase their exciting new models at the Winter Gardens.

Mercer and Barker
  Mercer and Barker will showcase their expanding model range at the Spring Festival

Mouthpiece makers Mercer & Barker will be heading to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool this weekend to showcase their new and existing models — including the eagerly anticipated Glyn Williams range of euphonium and baritone mouthpieces.

There is also the exciting news that the team will bring along with them the 5 new variants of their new cornet mouthpieces, as well as the new Neoprene mouthpiece pouch to keep your mouthpiece clean and safe.

Exciting times

Speaking to 4BR, George Barker said: "These are really exciting times for the company, and we are delighted to showcase our ever-expanding model range at such a prestigious contesting event.

Our mouthpieces are making a huge mark with players at all levels — and it comes as no surprise that players such as Glyn Williams and whole sections such as the Foden's tuba team are endorsing the qualities of our products — something that was proved at the European Championships last weekend."

Say hello

He added: "We would love to say hello to players who are interested and want to find out more about what we have to offer. The same commitment to quality, design and customer service underpins all our models, so come along and find out for yourself."

https://mercerandbarker.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    


wobplay

Support boosts new Wobplay tenure

August 6 • Nicki Tonge and Adam Goldsmith grateful for the continued support of global subscribers as World of Sound, World of Brass and wobplay look towards future.


NYBBWales

Orbital gets Welsh Youth launch

August 6 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will include Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in their ambitious summer course concerts repertoire.


UnIbRASS

Entries open for UniBrass Composition Competition

August 6 • The 2027 UniBrass Foundation's Composition Competition is now open — with an Oxford feel theme.


Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

August 5 • The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

August 6 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

August 6 • The band requires a Cornet player (Position negotiable) for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd