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Portishead in spotlight

October 14, 2004
New rehearsal venue set to prove a success for Portishead Town Band


Fodens stay Green

October 14, 2004
Top tuba man will be extending his fine career at Open Champions


Dobcross welcome new faces

October 14, 2004
New players at Dobcross Silver


Brett Baker

Marathon Man Baker

October 14, 2004
Brett Baker has just completed a marathon performance with the Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) Band. He must have a lip like iron!


BrassWind Festival a success

October 14, 2004
Norwegians celebrate the first festival in style


Farewell to Faro

October 14, 2004
Pontardulais and Mike Faro part company


No more for Pershore

October 14, 2004
Pershore Midsummer Brass will come to an end after this years festival due to Council decision.


Molde set for Scotland

October 14, 2004
Top Norwegian band, Molde Brass Band are set to conquer Innerleithen in Scotland next month


Dobcross still going strong!

October 14, 2004
Dobcross Band Club denounce malicious closure rumours.


Lions suspend website

October 14, 2004
Lions Youth Band seek Police help as website is abused.


Death of popular bandsman

October 14, 2004
4BR informed of the death of the popular bandman, Barry Waddington


Pontins Champs opt for the Garlick

October 14, 2004
Pontins Champions Innovate Skelmanthorpe ahve secured the services of James Garlick in time for tile defence


RNCM Festival of Brass

October 14, 2004
Details have been released of the exciting forthcoming Royal Northern College of Music Festival early next year.


Tongwynlais celebrate Welsh win

October 14, 2004
The Tongwynlais Band have been celebrating their most recent victory at Ammanford


Variations on a 999

October 14, 2004
Newbridge overcome Vinter and a possible early entry to secure a Welsh win and a new member of the Holland clan


Double top for Regent

October 14, 2004
Regent Brass have been celebrating a double success after their recent Folkestone win


Chester Youth hit the heights

October 14, 2004
Two members of City of Chester Band have become Ambassadors as a result of their musical excellence


British Open Solo & Quartet Championships

October 07, 2004
Adjudicators and contest details.


Pontins Contest: Percussion Lists

October 06, 2004
Exact list of equpiment to be provided at the contest.


Results: Fleetwood NWCBBA Contest

October 04, 2004
5th Annual Championships — Marine Hall Fleetwood.


Book cover: Beyond the Box by David Read

4BR Shopping: Books for sale

October 03, 2004
Now available for sale on the 4barsrest shopping area: 'Beyond the Box' by David Read and 'A Legend in his own Lifetime' by Peter Roberts.


Nicholas Childs

Gregson world première at 'Final' concert

October 02, 2004
Black Dyke to perform Edward Gregson's "An Age of Kings" as World Première at the Royal Albert Hall


David Read

Two in a box in Scotland

October 02, 2004
Its two in the box for each section in Scotland next year with David Read and Steve Pritchard Jones the two for the top section


Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Scottish Open 2004

October 02, 2004
All the bands, judges and event deatils are announced for the forthcoming November contest


Alex Kerwin

Alex Kerwin to star with Kiwis

October 02, 2004
World traveller and soprano star is set to be guest soloist with Kiwi Youth Brass Band




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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