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John Bennett and Newtown MD Steve Pritchard Jones

80th celebration for Bennett

July 25, 2012
One of Welsh banding's most popular figures has just celebrated his 80th birthday in some style.


Results: 2012 City of Coventry & Warwickshire Brass Festival

July 25, 2012
A great turn out of performers made it a even better day of brass playing entertainment in Coventry.


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Industrial action escalates at Registry

July 25, 2012
Staff advise bands to contact contest organisers and not to send enquires to Registry.


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Normal service at Registry according to BFBB

July 24, 2012
BFBB tells bands to keep sending in registration enquiries as normal, as some contest organisers consider alternative arrangements.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

July 24, 2012
There is a great Summer Sale of brass band titles on offer at Band Supplies — so freshen up you band programme at a bargain price.


Stalham

MP enjoys first hand progress at Stalham

July 24, 2012
A great new training scheme in Stalham gets the seal of approval from the local MP.


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Report & Results: 2012 Whiston Festival of Brass

July 24, 2012
The music and the beer flowed in the South Yorkshire village of Whiston as the local Police Band wrapped up the prizes.


Pemberton in action

Coalfield boost for Pemberton youth

July 24, 2012
A grant from the Coalfield Regeneration Trust is set to help a new generation of Pemberton players.


Fodens in action

Foden's set for tutor role

July 24, 2012
Players from Foden's Band will be taking a tutors role in East Anglia in October.


Iain Culross

Culross set for Rising Sun

July 24, 2012
Leyland principal cornet Iain Culross is getting ready for the launch of his new CD and a tour to Japan.


Regent Brass

All aboard the Skylark!

July 24, 2012
Regent Brass give a helping hands on deck to the Boat Project.


Quartets

Durham looking for entries

July 24, 2012
The Durham County Brass Band Association is looking for entries for its forthcoming Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest.


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Industrial action strikes at Registry

July 23, 2012
Reckless and manifestly unjust action taken by BFBB sees Registry staff take industrial action with immediate effect.


Ernest Tomlinson MBE conducting Longridge Band

Tomlinson Serenade for Longridge

July 21, 2012
Composer Ernest Tomlinson MBE, has given the Longridge Band a musical treat to remember.


Lewis Merthyr

Lewis Merthyr back on the internet map

July 21, 2012
Cheltenham qualifiers Lewis Merthyr are back on the world wide web.


Whaley Bridge

Exam quartet shine in Whaley Bridge

July 21, 2012
Four brilliant young players at Whaley Bridge have passed their first music exams with flying colours.


Gardens

Mississauga's helping hand

July 21, 2012
The Mississauga Temple Band has been making a lasting impression in Brazil.


Angus Gray

Gray's ready for celebration

July 20, 2012
Russell and Marieka Gray have been putting the final touches to their forthcoming celebration event.


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National Youth opens the doors

July 20, 2012
There is a great Open Day to enjoy with the National Youth Band of Great Britain — and its free!


Baker's test in Ireland

July 20, 2012
The Once and Future King will be used as one of the set works at the Irish Championships in Armagh later this year.


Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury taken for granted

July 20, 2012
Some tremendous fund raising has meant that Shrewsbury Brass has added over £5,000 to the coffers.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

July 20, 2012
More great music over the next couple of weeks from John Maines.


Ray Sykes celebrates

Sykes calls it a contesting day

July 19, 2012
The great Ray Sykes MBE has decided to call it a contesting day as a player after 60 years.


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Bobo Awards for Neish and Childs

July 19, 2012
Solo recordings by David Childs and Les Neish claim prestigious Roger Bobo Awards at ITEC Conference.


Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Band

First impressions count for Chapel

July 19, 2012
Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Band certainly made a first impression with their new uniforms in Buxton.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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