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Eggleshaw retires after 53 years service

May 12, 2011
One of the banding movement's top organisers calls it a local day — but not at Butlins.


Baker

Last call for Trom Day

May 12, 2011
There are just four paces left up for grabs at the British Trombone Society Workshop this weekend.


Brighouse Festival of Brass

May 12, 2011
Details have been released of the forthcoming Brighouse Festival of Brass.


Luddington

Madness in Yorkshire

May 12, 2011
If you are looking how to get your hands on some funding, then go along and hear the BFBB's Terry Luddington in action.


Wilsden

30th celebrations for Wilsden

May 12, 2011
The Wilsden Band recently enjoyed a wonderful night of 30th anniversary celebrations.


Smithills

Smithills complete third CD

May 12, 2011
Smithills Schools Senior Band complete third CD — and all in time for Christmas!


Coleshill

Coleshill's new look

May 12, 2011
Coleshill Town Band set to unveil a new look...


Wadsworth

Results: Elland Slow Melody & Quartet

May 12, 2011
A great turn out for Kevin Wadsworth to enjoy with players aged 8 to 80 at Elland.


Results: NEMBBA Slow Melody

May 12, 2011
There was a great turn out of playing talent at South Normanton recently.


Cawston

Results: 2011 East Anglian BBA

May 12, 2011
There was a decent turn out of bands at the recent East Anglian BBA Spring Festival headed by Cawston Band.


Abergavenny

Results: 2011 SEWBBA Ebbw Vale

May 07, 2011
Abergavenny head the prize list at Ebbw Vale, with section wins for City of Cardiff, Llywdcoed, Goodwick, Oakdale and Melingriffith Juniors.


Whycherley

Wycherley retires from top level banding

May 07, 2011
Alan Wycherley has told 4BR of his decision to retire from Championship Section banding.


Wrexham Brass

Wrexham to appeal against Regional ban

May 07, 2011
Wrexham Brass (Glyndwr) to appeal against ‘kangaroo court’ ban from Welsh Regional Championships.


Leeds huge bandstand series

May 07, 2011
The parks and bandstands in Leeds will resonate to the sound of music this Summer.


Bridgewater Hall

Bands ready for Bridgewater Hall

May 07, 2011
There is a great line up of talent on show at the Bridgewater Hall this Sunday. But get there early!


Wilson

Prestigious Award for Wilson

May 07, 2011
Student Timothy Wilson wins Stainer & Bell Award for Brass composition.


Flemish Open set to welcome Brits

May 07, 2011
The organisers of the 2012 Flemish Open wish to welcome bands from all over the banding globe — especially Britain.


Royal Fanfare at Cardiff New Brass Festival

May 07, 2011
William and Kate's trumpeters set to appear at Cardiff New Brass Festival.


Life Award at Lanner

May 07, 2011
Tuba player Shaun Jenkin awarded Life Membership for sterling work at Lanner.


City of Birmingam

City of Brum Composers Competition

May 07, 2011
City of Birmingham Band launches composer's competition.


City of Sheffield concert awards

May 07, 2011
The City of Sheffield Awards have been dished out after a successful season of band club concerts.


Doyle

Doyle set for Scots box

May 07, 2011
John Doyle will be the man in the box at the first Irvine & Dreghorn slow melody contest later this month.


Death of Gordon Dorman

May 07, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Gordon Doorman


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

May 07, 2011
More great music from Frank at the BBC.


Bolsover

Bolsover set for record Festival

May 04, 2011
The Bolsover Festival of Brass is set to become even bigger and better this year — and your bands can be a part of it too.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


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


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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