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Wingates at the US Open

November 10, 2007
4BR's Malcolm Wood gives regular updates of his trip to the US Open with The Wingates Band.


John McGough together with the Trusts Waitakere

McGough gives

November 08, 2007
John McGough, although a professional entertainer, has been making time to work with brass bands around the country of New Zealand.


Band at the funeral of Colin Topp

Farewell 'Toppy'

November 08, 2007
The life of Colin Topp was celebrated in Brisbane yesterday, as dozens of bandsmen and women, family and friends gathered together for Colin's funeral.


Qld Band Association

QBA offers $$$

November 08, 2007
The Queensland Band Association (QBA), is offering $150 subsidy to the first 25 students, registered with affiliated bands, to attend the 2008 Youth Music Camp.


Carl Riseley

Carl 19 10 10

November 08, 2007
Singer and trumpeter, Carl Riseley, has made it to the final three in Australian Idol. He is now only one step away from the Grand Final in the Sydney Opera House and he needs your vote.


US OPEN

4BR heads to US Open

November 07, 2007
4BR is teaming up with Wingates Band and flying to Chicago for the US Open.


Peter Roberts receives award

Peter Roberts to retire

November 06, 2007
The greatest soprano player in the world has decided to retire at the end of the year.


Dyke

Owen leaves Dyke

November 06, 2007
Arfon Owen has left his position as Solo Horn with Black Dyke.


Tameside

British Open Solo & Quartet Contest

November 06, 2007
This weekend the British Open Solo and Quartet titles are up for grabs in Duckinfield.


Danford

Bumper time for Danford

November 06, 2007
Percussionist Dave Danford is getting ready for a bumper 2008.


ABBA

Adjudicators AGM

November 06, 2007
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators have announced the date of their forthcoming AGM.


Broughtons delight

November 06, 2007
All the hard work has paid off for Broughton's Brass.


West Mercia

40th celebrations for Police

November 06, 2007
West Mercia Constabulary Band has just help celebrate 40 years service of its employers.


pontins

Pontins goes back to October

November 06, 2007
The 35th Annual Pontins Brass Band Festival reverts back to its traditional last weekend in October next year.


Hely

Heyl and hearty

November 06, 2007
The Heyl Band are in good form as they head towards the end of the current banding season.


Lawrence

Lawrence comes to Tarzan's aid

November 06, 2007
Composer Phil Lawrence recently came to the aid of the man with most famous jungle call in the world.


king

King set for Dream premiere

November 06, 2007
Professor David King is set conduct the wind version premiere of 'Harrison's Dream' with the Royal Marines.


Grimethorpe

Yorkshire workshop draws the crowds

November 06, 2007
Grimethorpe lead succesful workshop for over 100 delegates.


Lyngby

Results: Danish National Championships

November 06, 2007
Lyngby-Taarbæk take Danish title again to book place in Stavanger for 2008.


Marzella

Katrina wows her audience!

November 06, 2007
British Open Solo champion wows the audience with a little help from her dad!


St Dennis

Results: SWBBA Torquay

November 06, 2007
St Dennis take the top honours at Torquay.


Johnstone

Results: Borders Entertainment Contest

November 06, 2007
Johnstone take the honours at Innerleithen.


Leicestershire on the web

November 06, 2007
Leicestershire Association make it on to the world wide web!


Long Eaton

Results: Long Eaton Solo & Quartet

November 06, 2007
There was a great turn out recently at the Long Eaton Solo & Quartet Contest.


Clifton

New release for Clifton

November 06, 2007
The Clifton & Lightcliffe Band has just released its new CD.




Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Player

2025 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 — but one player was the shining star of them all.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Rob Nesbitt

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Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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