News / 2007
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4br shopping: Regionals 2008 CD
September 07, 2007
Now’s the time to get your orders into 4barsrest for the 2008 Regional CD.
2007 British Open countdown – 8 days to go
September 07, 2007
After 18 appearances and 4 wins, one man won't be conducting at Symphony Hall next weekend...
Welsh band decline
September 07, 2007
Following the recent television feature on the decline of Welsh banding, 4BR has been checking out the figures...
Death of Fritz Brand
September 07, 2007
The untimely death has been reported of the former European Brass Band Championship Controller Fritz Brand.
Hoover sweeps up Ashworth
September 07, 2007
The Hoover Bolton Band has picked up nicely with the appointment of Dave Ashworth as MD.
Enigma code to be broken at Onchan
September 07, 2007
A new work by Paul Lovatt-Cooper will form the musical centrepiece of the Ochan Band's forthcoming 70th anniversary celebrations.
Lockett resigns at Longridge
September 07, 2007
Peter Lockett has resigned as MD at the Longridge Band.
Stars combine for new BBA recording
September 07, 2007
Some of the biggest names in the brass band world have done their bit again to help out Brass Band Aid's great project.
YBS strengthen for Open
September 07, 2007
The YBS Band has added new faces to the ranks ahead of the British Open.
Parker retrospective in Birmingham
September 07, 2007
Remember all the fuss about Cornelia Parker's 'Breathless' work of art. Now you can now find out more about her work in Birmingham later this month.
Oz Nationals Photos
September 07, 2007
The photos from the 2007 Australian Championships have been re-released and are available for viewing and purchase online.
2007 British Open countdown – 9 days to go
September 06, 2007
Something for all you Liverpool fans to hold onto. The Reds are top of table for the first time in 5 years, so is that the omen you are looking for your band to win? We doubt it, but you never know...
Childs play at the Proms
September 06, 2007
David Childs is set to make his third appearance in four years at the Last Night of the Proms
Besses get early morning call
September 06, 2007
The members of the Besses o' th' Barn Band recently had to get up early for a television appearance in Manchester.
Dyke announce Festival programme
September 06, 2007
British Open champion announces their programme for the forthcoming Great Northern Arts Festival.
Harold is a diamond geezer
September 06, 2007
Harold Curtis has just celebrated his diamond anniversay with the Sidmouth Band.
Welsh banding crisis set for TV debate
September 05, 2007
The current state of Welsh banding is to be featured in a news item on national television tonight at 6.30pm.
2007 British Open countdown — 10 days to go
September 05, 2007
Forget about the cheers of celebration at Symphony Hall, it will be the sound of a few squeaky bums that may be of more interest come the announcement of the results...
Full up at Freckelton
September 05, 2007
The full up signs are being displayed at the Freckleton Band after more members top up the ranks.
Sandhurst team up with McElligott
September 05, 2007
Sandhurst Silver are to team up with Ian McElligott for Folkestone.
2007 British Open countdown — 11 days to go
September 04, 2007
Ever wondered what the rules are concerning a band doing the hat-trick? Perhaps the British Open organisers better have a look just in case too...
Wilsden say goodbye
September 04, 2007
The Wilsden Band recently said goodbye to two young students, but it seems they are still overflowing with players.
