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Bestwood

Bestwood in the swing

May 17, 2007
Bestwood Black Diamonds has made a great start to their Summer season of concerts with a great show and four new members in the ranks.


Meltham

Meltham set for jump start

May 17, 2007
Five members of the Meltham & Meltham Mills Band are set to remember a great friend by taking the plunge .... from about 15,000 feet!


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Too many Cooks?

May 17, 2007
They say too many Cook's spoil the broth, but thankfully not the playing at St Albans City Band.


ARRR……Shiver me timbers — its Pirates Brass

May 17, 2007
Fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean films will be treated to the music from the trilogies’ soundtrack at this years Whit Friday.


Willebroek

Euro Champs announce Masters programme

May 17, 2007
European Champions to showcase 'Elgar Variations' at Masters Gala Concert.


Silkstone

New quartet for Old Silkstone

May 17, 2007
Yorkshire Senior Trophy contenders announce four new signings.


Howard Taylor

Howard Taylor resigns

May 16, 2007
Howard Taylor has resigned from his position as Brisbane Metropolitan Bands Co-Events Producer for the Brisbane City Council Entertainment Program.


Champion Brass on the Shore

NZ Entries finalised

May 16, 2007
Thirty-two bands will compete at 2007 New Zealand National Championships on the North Shore in July.


Morrison

Fancy a second chance to see the Wizard of Oz?

May 15, 2007
If you are lucky and want to support Brass Band Aid then you can bid to see James Morrison in London — but only if you are quick about it!


Brisbane Battle of the Bands

Showtime South Bank

May 15, 2007
Brisbane's version of Battle of the Bands will take place this year Sunday 29 July at the Piazza South Bank.


Dyke

James Morrison Competition winner

May 14, 2007
Mark Davenport is the lucky winner of the 4BR/Black Dyke competition to see James Morrison in concert.


Lawrence

Lawrence ready for Liverpool Heritage

May 14, 2007
Composer Phil Lawrence is getting ready for one of the biggest nights of his career — the premiere of 'Liverpool's Heritage'.


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Heading for Blackpool?

May 14, 2007
If you're heading for the Spring Festival at Blackpool this weekend, make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to get there as traffic congestion is expected en route courtesy of BBC Radio One's Big Weekend at Preston.


BFBB

BFBB 'proud of their achievements'

May 14, 2007
BFBB Chairman Robert Morgan has come out with a strong defence of the organisations recent achievements at Manchester and Birmingham.


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Saddleworth Whit Friday details

May 14, 2007
The details of this year's Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday March contests have been announced with over £30,000 up for grabs on the night.


An invitation to MUSE 2008!

May 14, 2007
Fancy taking part in MUSE 2008?


NYBBGB

National Youth Auditions

May 14, 2007
Regional auditions are to be held for the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain.


Results: NCBBA Slow Melody

May 14, 2007
There was a fine trun out of over 60 players for the erecent NCBBA Slow Melody Contest held at Haydock.


Wilsden

Wilsden magic works

May 14, 2007
The Wilsden Band are going from strength to strength all due to a bit of magic it seems...


Darrol Barry

Barry on the move

May 14, 2007
Darrol Barry is on the move in more ways than one...


Douglas celebrates 120th birthday

May 14, 2007
Black Dyke help the band from the Isle of Man celebrate its 120th birthday.


Contest difficulties overcome

May 14, 2007
The difficulties surrounding the NEMBBA Contest at Rufford Park have been overcome.


NSW tries again

May 14, 2007
Currently circulating are proposed changes to the Band Association of New South Wales rules which will bring NSW into line with other Australian States.


Newstead

Newstead open up to Sing

May 14, 2007
Grand Shield challengers set to give an open rehersal on the weekend's set work.


Results: Elland Slow Melody & Quartet

May 14, 2007
There was a great turn out at Elland for their annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest recently.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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