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Maines

Radio: World of Brass

October 15, 2010
John Maines doffs his cap after racking up his 200th show this week — and with plenty of great music to help him celebrate the achievement too.


Bale

Death of Maurice Bale

October 15, 2010
4BR has been informed of the death of Maurice Bale.


Bolsover

CD memories from Bolsover

October 15, 2010
Bands that performed at the recent Bolsover Contest can get a permanent reminder of their efforts thanks to the recordings on the day.


Gourlay to assist with Dublin debut

October 14, 2010
James Gourlay will make his way to Dublin, Ohio to conduct and solo at the debut of the newly renamed Dublin Silver Band.


Sykes

Sykes quartet set for 30th celebrations

October 14, 2010
The Sykes family quartet will be helping their local band celebrate 30 years of brass playing this weekend.


Derwent

Pitts pendulum stops for Derwent

October 14, 2010
The Bolsover Festival of Brass marked the final swing of the contesting pendulum for Derwent's stalwart horn player Karen Pitts.


Queen's Award for Elland

October 14, 2010
Elland Silver set to receive Queen's Award next month.


Results: Borders Slow Melody

October 14, 2010
The Borders Slow Melody Contest took place recently with a fine turn out of competitors.


Federation of Australasian Brass Bands Logo

Yamaha Australasian Open Update

October 14, 2010
The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands presents the 2010 Yamaha Australasian Open Brass Festival, 22 — 24 October.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

October 13, 2010
Band Supplies make sure the new National champions are supplied with the very best...


Grant

Grant aid at Grimethorpe

October 13, 2010
Brian Grant replaces James Gourlay as Resident MD at Grimethorpe.


Dinnington

Dinnington set for Reality Awards

October 13, 2010
Dinnington Colliery Band set for television Reality Awards.


Royal Albert Hall

Tong save Leyland's day

October 13, 2010
There was welcome entente cordial between England and Wales at the Royal Albert Hall on the weekend...


Emley

Octoberfest for Emley

October 13, 2010
October has been a busy month for Emley Brass — with the promise of more to come before it ends...


Exemplary Lanner!

October 13, 2010
Lanner Brass Academy has been awarded a commendation for exemplary practice.


Youth

Dobcross Youth continues to flourish

October 13, 2010
James Garlick is leading a real resurgence at Dobcross Youth.


Aldbourne

150 not out for Aldbourne

October 13, 2010
The Aldbourne Band is celebrating 150 years of playing brass this weekend.


niba

93rd Championships of Ireland

October 13, 2010
The 93rd Brass Band Championships of Ireland are due to take place this weekend.


Chester

10 year celebration for City of Chester

October 13, 2010
The City of Chester Band recently celebrated 10 years of successful training...


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 13, 2010
More great music from Frank at the BBC next month.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

October 13, 2010
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Philip Hunt.


David King — Finals 2010

Results: 2010 National Championships of Great Britain

October 10, 2010
David King leads Brighouse to their first Nationals win since 1998 at the Royal Albert Hall.


RAH

4barsrest at the 2010 Nationals

October 10, 2010
4BR is at the Royal Albert Hall today — so make sure you follow all the action with us.


The Royal Albert Hall, London

Live: 2010 National Championships of Great Britain

October 10, 2010
Draw and live comments for the 2010 National Championship of Great Britain sponsored by Geneva Instruments, The Royal Albert Hall, London.


SBBA

SBBA ready for Conductors Course

October 08, 2010
An innovative two day conductor's course is being held by the Scottish Brass Band Association in Perth next weekend.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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