*
banner

Whit and wisdom for 2025

The hotel experts Rooms4groups has already got some great deals in the bag for Whit Friday 2025 — so why not get it sorted all out early.

Whit Friday
  You can enjoy Whit Friday from a great selection of hotel bases

Group hotel experts and long-time brass band supporters Rooms4groups is making sure that they are just the right people to get in touch with if you want to book an early deal for Whit Friday (13th June) next year.

Such has been the demand for their services that they have several pre-booked and ready to go hotels with exclusive deals specially negotiated.

Great selection

A spokesperson said: "As we always say — we have a great selection of hotels available, so snap up your band hotel deal now. Just send us your requirements. It may be a little way off, but why not get peace of mind now."

They added: "At rooms4groups we are all about finding the perfect fit for your needs. If you can't see an option that fits with your requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out to us."

email: booking@rooms4groups.co.uk

Hampton By Hilton Rochdale
£49 per person in TWIN inc breakfast
£79 per person in SINGLE inc breakfast

Village Hotel Bury
£59 per person in TWIN inc breakfast
£109 per person in SINGLE inc breakfast
HAS LEISURE FACILITIES

Holiday Inn Express Stockport
£48 per person in TWIN inc breakfast
£69 per person in SINGLE inc breakfast

Holiday Inn Bolton
£55 per person in TWIN inc breakfast
£85 per person in SINGLE inc breakfast

Novotel Manchester West
£64 per person in TWIN inc breakfast
£104 per person in SINGLE inc breakfast

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    


Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


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


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd