News / 2007
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McElligott to lead Ransome at Burton
February 28, 2007
The Ransome Band has informed 4BR that Ian McElligott challenge at the Area's in Burton on Sunday 11th March.
MD steps down at Wrentham
February 28, 2007
The Wrentham Band's MD, Roger Pearcey has informed 4BR that he is stepping down fron his position with the East Anglian Band due to work commitments.
Ex Sun Life man resides at Portishead
February 28, 2007
The former Sun Life player, Ian Dickinson has been appointed as the new Resident Conductor at Portishead.
New MD at Berry Hill
February 28, 2007
Tony Higgins has stepped down as MD of the Berry Hill Band and has been replaced by Sarah Hall.
Ibstock benefits from Berryman
February 28, 2007
Some re-organisation around the stands and help from John Berryman have aided Ibstock Brick Brass's preparation for the Midlands Regional Contest.
New conductor for NSSBB
February 27, 2007
Expressions of interest are sought from persons available to assist the Band Management for the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand 2007 National Secondary Schools Band.
North Wales Solo Duet and Quartet
February 26, 2007
The North Wales Solo, Duet and Quartet Contest organised by the North Wales Brass Band Assocuation took place on Saturday 24th February at Y Galeri, Caernarfon.
Regionals 2007: Your band logo
February 26, 2007
The Regional contests commence this weekend and 4BR needs your help by sending us your band logo.
Midlands considers change
February 26, 2007
The Midlands Area Committee has informed 4BR that it is considering changing the date of its Regional contest to the last weekend of February from 2008 and welcomes feedback.
Pennine Regional feast
February 26, 2007
The Pennine Brass Festival took place once again at Halifax Parish Church on Saturday night where the audience enjoyed a feast of music thats set to be heard at the forthcoming Regionals.
Neish set for Glasgow
February 26, 2007
Tuba virtuoso Les Neish will be in Glasgow this Saturday to perform a masterclass and appear in concert at Govan Salvation Army's Spring Festival.
Hospice to benefit from Brass
February 26, 2007
Old Silkstone becomes the latest band to be involved in performing Brassed Off with a Hospice in Barnsley benefitting from the production.
St Agnes celebrates centenary
February 26, 2007
The St Agnus Silver Band is celebrating its Centenary this year and is looking for anyone connected with the band previously to get in touch and join in the celebrations.
Busy time for Edwards
February 26, 2007
Since his move back to Mid-Wales from Milton Keynes Steve Edwards has had a very busy time.
Summer in the Parks
February 27, 2007
Brass Bands throughout New Zealand have performed in parks and Botanical Gardens since the 1840s and the tradition continues today. Owen Melhuish reports...
Details for Hannaford Contest
February 25, 2007
Details are announced for the Young Artist Soloist Competition and Hannaford Cup march contest that are part of the festivities at this weekend's Hannaford Festival of Brass in Toronto, Canada.
Fourth Section pre-draw for Tameside Open
February 25, 2007
The popularity of entering the Fourth Section at the forthcoming Tameside Open has proved so popular that the organisers have announced there will be a pre-draw on Thursday 1st March.
Marines put the miles in
February 25, 2007
The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines have been involved in the 2007 Mountbatten Festival of Music and 4BR has discovered their preparation involves more than playing their instruments.
Bradwell on the up
February 25, 2007
The Bradwell Band from Milton Keynes will head to Stevenage in March in a confident mood. A few changes around the stand have been made, but the band is positive as it told 4BR.
Luton in need of new home
February 25, 2007
The Luton Band are in need of new rehearsal facilities and are hoping 4barsrest readers might be able to help
The passing of William Gunning
February 24, 2007
News has reached 4barsrest Downunder of the sad passing of William Gunning.
Fodens gets new President
February 23, 2007
The Fodens (Richardson) Band has a new President after a long supporter of the band accepted the position at a recent Patron's concert.
Kortrijk gearing up for Euros
February 23, 2007
Kortrijk Brass Band, Belgium's oldest brass band are gearing up for Birmingham in May.
Lions honoured for efforts
February 23, 2007
The Brighouse Lions have been honoured with an award in recogonition of their work in staging the Brighouse Hymn and March contest over the past seven years.
