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4BR New Year's Eve Quiz

December 31, 2013
One final little brain teaser to sort out before the bells chime in the New Year of banding...


Butlins

Butlins announce Skegness line ups

December 31, 2013
The bands hoping to get a New Year's slice of the mammoth £39,000 Butlins prize pot have been announced.


Guild Hall

A few places left at Brass at the Guild

December 31, 2013
There is still the chance for bands to test their early season form at the popular Brass at the Guild Hall contest.


Steve Jones

Kit returned at Flowers

December 31, 2013
The experienced Steve Jones is the latest high profile signing at Flowers ahead of 2014.


Peter Haigh

Making Haigh for Christmas

December 31, 2013
40 years of commitment, dedication and a Cutt above gains reward for Peter Haigh at Alder Valley.


Lofthouse Awards

Lofthouse gongs for Christmas

December 31, 2013
The Lofthouse Band awards have recently been presented in time for Christmas.


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Web link for JSVB

December 31, 2013
The famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble has a 21st century presence to reach out to their global fans.


Oxford Cherwell

New band set for London Area

December 31, 2013
Oxford Cherwell Brass is looking forward to taking to the stage in Stevenage in 2014.


Chapletown Silver Band

Death of Dave Smith

December 31, 2013
The death has been reported of Dave Smith, a popular stalwart member of the Chapletown Band.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

December 31, 2013
More great music to take you into 2014 with John Maines.


Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst

Top troms at Dyke

December 28, 2013
Brett Baker and Adrian Hirst pick up the Black Dyke silverware.


Welsh flag

Cory and Tredegar to join forces

December 27, 2013
The top two ranked bands in the world are to join forces in aid of a wonderful charitable cause in 2014.


Eikanger in action

Eikanger gains contemporary award

December 27, 2013
Norwegian champion set to boost contemporary music making thanks to Arts Council award.


Welsh Trophies

Welsh League faces financial threat

December 27, 2013
Two of the contest foundation stones of recent Welsh banding success face tough financial decisions to safeguard future.


Grieg hall

Record entry for Norwegian National

December 27, 2013
A record 79 bands will compete in five sections at Bergen's Grieg Hall in February, with the draws already announced.


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4BR Christmas Day Quiz: The Winner!

December 26, 2013
Our three little brain ticklers certainly got you thinking and using your new Xmas prezzies...


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4BR Christmas Day Quiz

December 25, 2013
Three little brain ticklers to get correct to win a trio of great CDs...


Kippax

Bi-centenary for Kippax

December 25, 2013
The Kippax Band will be celebrating 200 not out in 2014 — aided by their local parish council.


Tongwynlais

Ruck departure at Welsh champion

December 25, 2013
Resident Conductor Joshua Ruck has left his role as Resident Conductor at Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance.


Hoover Bolton Band

Hoover aim to sweep up in 2014

December 25, 2013
The Hoover Bolton Band is looking forward to more success in the First Section in 2014.


Guards on the march

Military musical display for Christmas

December 25, 2013
Lt Col Graham Jones will be showcasing the best the lads and lasses in our top military bands can do this Christmas.


City of Chester

Onwards and upwards for City of Chester

December 25, 2013
From mixed emotions to bright future for City of Chester.


Chris Turner

Turner prize for Llwydcoed

December 25, 2013
Welsh League champion teams up with new MD for 2014...


Marathon Band

A star is seen in...Huddersfield

December 25, 2013
One Christmas star will be well worth a marathon trek...


Cory Band

World Rankings: End of year update

December 25, 2013
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months.




Simon Gresswell

Gresswell takes baton at Dronfield

June 9 • Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new MD at Dronfield Band.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 9 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 8 • The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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