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Albert Hall

Registry issues up for Yorkshire & Humberside debate

November 20, 2012
The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association is to hold a meeting to address the issues posed by the introduction of the new Brass Band Players Registry.


Newport Borough Band

Hackett heads for a Newport of call

November 20, 2012
Trombonist Robin Hackett is the new MD of Newport Borough Band.


rainford

New arrivals at Rainford

November 20, 2012
Two new arrivals land on the Rainford doorstep after recent Northern Open.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

November 20, 2012
A world banding round up to start off the New Year from Frank at the BBC.


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Death of Martyn Rice

November 20, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of former Newham cornet player Martyn Rice.


Dr Robert Childs

Salford appointment for Childs

November 20, 2012
Dr Robert Childs has confirmed his appointment to a new role at the University of Salford.


The Sage Gateshead

2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Andy Duncan

November 20, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Programme Content adjudicator Andy Duncan.


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Report & Results: 2012 Gloucestershire BBA Test Piece & March

November 20, 2012
Hyde seek further victories to round off season as they claim Gloucestershire title with a combination of Dances & Arias.


the sage_gateshead

Report & Results: 2012 Brass in Concert Championship

November 20, 2012
Cory become the undisputed Brass in Concert Champions with an everlasting programme of quality under Philip Harper


The Sage Gateshead

2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Paul Cosh

November 20, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Quality of Music adjudicator Paul Cosh


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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Les Neish

November 20, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Best Soloist adjudicator Les Neish


Brass in Concert

2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Austin Davies

November 20, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory Band Manager Austin Davies


The Sage Gateshead

2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with event organisers

November 20, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox in conversation with Brass in Concert event organisers prior to a note being blown at The Sage.


Oldham Northern Open

Report & Results: 2012 Northern Open

November 18, 2012
Oldham lead the way in St Helens as City of Bradford, Blackpool Brass and Ifton end their contesting years on a high.


Lee Skipsey

Northern Open — Coverage

November 18, 2012
On-going coverage throughout the day of the Northern Open Championships


The Sage Gateshead

2012 Brass in Concert Championship — Editor's Preview

November 17, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the action at The Sage Gateshead


scaba

scaba forum to discuss registry issues

November 16, 2012
An open forum event is to be held by the Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association this weekend.


The Sage Gateshead

Increase in quality at Brass in Concert

November 16, 2012
The changes are being made at Brass in Concert this weekend — from increased prize money to new look stand banners.


Carsten Hering Nielsen

EBBA announces new General Secretary

November 16, 2012
Carsten Hering Nielsen has been appointed as the new General Secretary of EBBA as Berit Handegard take on new Oslo role.


Jim Chamberlain

Peace in his time for Chamberlain

November 16, 2012
The highly respected Whitburn flugel player Jim Chamberlain has announced his retirement from the band.


Yorkshire Regional Championship

Registry meeting to be held in Yorkshire

November 16, 2012
All Yorkshire bands are invited to a special registry meeting in Barnsley on 20th November.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

November 16, 2012
Plenty of great music from John Maines this week.


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November 15, 2012
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


The Sage, Gateshead

2012 Brass in Concert: Results to your mobile

November 15, 2012
We will be sending out the 2012 Brass in Concert results as a FREE text message.


Montruex

2012 Swiss National Championships

November 15, 2012
64 bands to line up to see who can claim the various Swiss National titles in Montreux later this month.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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