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Maopa Royal King of Tonga brass band

McDonnell in Tonga

January 03, 2009
Riki McDonnell visits the Kingdom of Tonga.

Charley Brighton

Numbers game for Charley

January 03, 2009
Charley Brighton looks back at 2008 and announces 2009 recital programme.

Mead

Chuffed Mead

January 03, 2009
Steven Mead has expressed his thanks for yet another 4BR Award.

Haslingden

4BR make Telegraph headlines!

January 03, 2009
It seems the influence of 4BR is spreading to the dizzy heights of the Telegraph newspaper...

Octogon

Yeovil confirm open line up

January 03, 2009
Yeovil confirms open line up as bands get ready for the start of the 2009 season.

Boobs and Brass

Boobs mean Brass in 2008

January 03, 2009
It's been a great 2008 for the fantastic girls of Boobs & Brass.

Oldroyd

Back to the future

January 03, 2009
Tim Oldroyd and North Skelton look back to go forward — and all past members are welcome for the ride.

West Mercia

Cops help great causes

January 03, 2009
West Mercia Constabulary help brace of great causes.

Bilton

Bowles hat trick at Bilton

January 03, 2009
Tenor horn player Ian Bowles makes it a personal hat trick at Bilton Silver.

Hallas

Wetherby secure Hallas

January 03, 2009
Garry Hallas takes over the helm at Wetherby Silver.

Latest News »

4BR Review — Episode 21

September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend.

Dobson

Dobson enjoying his latest Dopamine hit...

September 11 • The Cornish composer continues to make his mark on the wider musical world with his latest album already becoming a hit in more ways than one...

British Open

British Open Countdown: T minus 1

September 11 • All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.

Howard Snell

Eikanger lead 90th birthday celebration for Howard Snell

September 11 • A wonderful musical tribute was paid to Howard Snell by the Norwegian band he inspired to lead with passion and vision.

What's on »

Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP

Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Vacancies »

Tintwistle Band

September 11 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! . As a second section band, we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.

Brunel Brass Organisation

September 11 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026,

Birchwood Community Brass Band

September 9 • Due to retirement, Birchwood Community Brass Band requires the services of a new MD. We are a friendly Warrington based noncontesting band and training band of mixed ability looking for an MD to continue the musical development of both groups.

Pro Cards »

Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator

               

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