News / 2012
Page 18 of 71
Early Xmas prezzie at Hebden Bridge
October 03, 2012
Someone has got an early Christmas present at Hebden Bridge.
Music to help the horses go by
October 03, 2012
The City of Chester Bands recently helped the punters enjoy the horse racing with a bit of music.
Marathon march for Tabby
October 03, 2012
Slaithwaite MD, Tabby Clegg has been putting in the miles for a great cause.
Old work on young at Pemberton
October 03, 2012
The senior members of the Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band have been helping their youngsters get ready for their next contest outing.
Death of Arthur Batten
October 03, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of Welsh banding stalwart Arthur Batten.
Trombonist claims top Haverhill Award
October 02, 2012
An orchestral trombonist with a desire to play with a top brass band, has won an award at the prestigious Haverhill Sinfonia Competition.
No doubting Thomas at Mount Charles
October 02, 2012
Mount Charles appoint Steve Thomas as their new resident conductor.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
October 02, 2012
More great music Chris Helme in Yorkshire — and which now reaches New Zealand too!
Youth players set to help Heroes
October 02, 2012
The Help for Heroes charity will benefit from plenty of youthful musical endeavour on the weekend under the expert drill of Major Richard Evans.
Norwegian horizon for Smithills
October 02, 2012
Smithills look east to Norway for their latest musical partnership.
Support us through iTunes and amazon
October 02, 2012
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.
Advert: Birchfield Music
October 01, 2012
New company launch sees brilliant new music available for bands — with the chance to get your hands on a great new march for an amazing price.
Euro tickets now on sale
October 01, 2012
Tickets for the 2013 European Brass Band Championships in Oslo have now gone on sale.
Lanner youth claim first triumph
October 01, 2012
The young players of Lanner Brass Academy have claimed their first contest triumph.
Test Valley raise funds for SMART people
October 01, 2012
The young players of Test Valley Brass have been helping raise funds for some a SMART cause.
Scotland & Wales offer support to new Brass Band Players Registry
September 30, 2012
The powerful Celtic nations have come out in support of the new Brass Band Players Registry — with Lancashire contests joining forces too.
Business as usual at British Registry
September 30, 2012
Despite the announcement of Kapitol support from leading contest organisers, Brass Bands England state its business as usual at the British Brass Bands Registry.
Fishguard ready to welcome League contenders
September 30, 2012
The second leg of the 2012 Welsh League series will make it first visit to Fishguard in West Wales next weekend.
Wych way for Besses future
September 30, 2012
Former sop star Alan Wycherley takes the baton at one of the most famous banding names in the world.
Regent Hall Festival line-up announced
September 30, 2012
Fairey lead the line up of musical attractions at the pre-National Regent Hall Festival
Probably the best beer in the banding world
September 28, 2012
4Bars Best bitter is making a return at the forthcoming Fleetwood Contest.
BiC workshop and taster sessions announced
September 28, 2012
A great day of musical tasters and workshops is open to everyone at the Brass in Concert Championships this year.
Brisbane centenary to be celebrated in style
September 28, 2012
Brisbane Excelsior Band is to celebrate its centenary in style in its home city next month.
Skipton on the road back
September 28, 2012
After more than a decade away, Skipton Brass has pencilled in a return to the contesting arena in 2013 after rebuilding with long term aims and objectives.
