News / 2009
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New Wellies
March 12, 2009
Wellington (Telford) welcome some new players to the ranks ahead of their regional challenge.
Rushen set for 60th birthday
March 12, 2009
The Rushen Band on the Isle of Man are getting ready to celebrate their 60th birthday.
Advert: Geneva to fly Union Jack Flag
March 11, 2009
Geneva back in production — and flying the union jack flag for the best instruments British banding can get its hands on.
Roberts revels in Rothwell rise
March 11, 2009
4BR has talked exclusively to Rothwell MD Dave Roberts, after he led his band to the Championship title at Bradford on the weekend.
Law's new order in Bradford
March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Norman Law after he leads Wakefield Metropolitan to First Section success at Bradford.
Holme from Holme for Beckley
March 11, 2009
4BR talks to Duncan Beckley after he returns to Holme Silver and leads them to Second Section success at Bradford.
Once and the future for Garforth
March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Steven Bailey after he led the young band of Garforth to Third Section success at Bradford.
Maltby mine a rich seam of form
March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Terry Clifford after he led a resurgent Maltby Miners to success at Bradford in the Fourth Section.
Kingdom's Night of Brass
March 11, 2009
James Gourlay to lead Area test piece night at Kingdom Brass. Five test pieces and a short concert all free! The Scots are going barmy!
The Tullis call goes out!
March 11, 2009
If you are an old Tullis Russell Mills player then the band would love to hear from you — especially founder members!
Blowing the Belmont trumpets!
March 11, 2009
Plenty of silverware has been won recently by the talented performers at Belmont School.
New signings at Torbay
March 11, 2009
A host of new signings are made at Torbay Brass ahead of the Areas — from Dobson to Deutchland!
Family matters at Glossop
March 11, 2009
This is what we call a family band... Glossop Old has more relatives playing in the line up than the Osmonds...
A decade of Camborne Youth
March 11, 2009
10 years of great music making in Camborne is to be celebrated with a CD launch.
The youngest debutant ?
March 11, 2009
Pleasley Colliery Band will take the stage in Bedworth this weekend with perhaps the youngest player in the entire regional championships in their ranks.
Curse of the sequel for Test Valley?
March 11, 2009
Could it be Jaws 2 or something a bit better for the new generation at Test Valley Brass?
Bestwood drum up for Comic Relief
March 11, 2009
PLayers from Bestwood Black Diamonds recently did their bit for Comic Relief.
Scots to honour life time achievements
March 10, 2009
Two of the great stalwarts of Scottish banding are to be honoured at the Regional Championships.
Garner mark 2 at Solent
March 10, 2009
Due to his father's illness, Hayden Garner will be taking over the baton duties at Solent this weekend in Torquay.
Family split for Pritchards
March 10, 2009
Nothing serious — just one in Swansea and one in Torquay, as father and son take up the baton to get their bands to Harrogate.
Great day for Wilsden
March 10, 2009
There was plenty to celebrate for the Wilsden Band in Bradford on the weekend.
Wantage 'Bag' a great
March 10, 2009
There is a new euphonium line up at Wantage ahead of their regional assault in Stevenage — including the great Lyndon Baglin.
Double celebration for Kippax
March 10, 2009
3rd place and 50 not out for Kippax stalwart Keith Fairburn.
