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Rankings update — June

The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings show changes throughout the top 200 following a busy few months of contesting across the banding world.

Rothwell MD David Roberts
  Rothwell MD David Roberts holding the Grand Shield.

Cory's dominance continues following yet another memorable victory at the European Championships, while Rothwell Temperance breaks back into the top 20 for the first time in seven years following its Grand Shield victory in Blackpool, where City of Bradford and Unite the Union also celebrated on the Golden Mile.

Other contests held since the last update were:

EBBC Challenge Section — won by Brass Band Regensburg
NABBA Championships — won by Fountain City
Holme Valley Contest — won by Hepworth
BBLNI Spring Festival — won by Laganvale
Flemish Open — won by Hauts de France
Fife Brass Band Festival — won by Whitburn

Top 10 bands

1. Cory
2. Foden's
3. Valaisia Brass Band
4. Tredegar
5. Black Dyke
6. Brighouse and Rastrick
7. Flowers
8. Eikanger-Bjørsvik
9. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery
10. Paris Brass Band

To view all ranked bands go to:
www.4barsrest.com/rankings

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Oldroyd

Marshall takes Oldroyd ambassador role

February 12 • Richard Marshall has become a Musical Instruments Ambassador for Oldroyd Musical Instruments Ltd.


media

Media boost for Welsh banding

February 12 • There is a welcome return of the popular 'Brass Band Notes' column in five regional newspaper titles in Wales.


Brighouse

Brighouse set for march and hymn tune celebration

February 11 • The British Open champion will celebrate the heritage of iconic marches and hymns in the first of their annual Huddersfield concerts.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: Anno 1920 (Philip Harper)

February 11 • The fantastic concert opener played by Cory Band is now available for your band to perform.


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 - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are an inclusive and hard-working brass band seeking a Percussionist on a project basis to join us for the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships on Saturday 14 March. This is a great opportunity to perform as part of a focused and supportive team.


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • 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.


Thornton Cleveleys Band

February 10 • MD POSITION AVAILABLE AFTER NW AREA CONTEST.. A full and happy band awaits. Currently 3rd section. Confirmed entry to Fleetwood Contest. . Based in the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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