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Gary Horsley

Death of Gresley player

May 15, 2013
The death has been announced of Gary Horsley of Gresley Colliery Band.


Ben Gernon

Salzburg Festival conducting award for Gernon

May 14, 2013
Former National Youth Band of Great Britain player Ben Gernon has won a prestigious international conducting competition in Salzburg.


Fodens in action

Anna retraces footsteps back to Sandbach

May 14, 2013
Anna Hughes-Williams will be making a welcome return to Foden's Band.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for Cornet Spotlight

May 14, 2013
Richard Marshall is looking for the final few places on his forthcoming cornet spotlight to be filled.


Colin Cranson

Master baker Cranson retires after 40 years

May 14, 2013
The remarkable Colin Cranson retires after 40 years at the helm of Roberts Bakery Band.


Sean Chandler

New MD at Greenalls

May 14, 2013
Sean Chandler has been appointed the new MD at Greenalls Band.


Report & Results: 2013 German Open

May 14, 2013
Oberschwaben-Allgau create a title winning firestorm in Chemnitz to take German Open title.


BUIZINGEN

Report & Results: 2013 De Luxemburgse Muziekfederatie

May 14, 2013
Buizingen's little green men claim yet another banding title


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

May 14, 2013
More great music from Chris Helme


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Grand Shield

May 12, 2013
Milnrow and Kirkintilloch head to Symphony Hall as favourites fail to stake succesful British Open claims in Blackpool.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Senior Cup

May 12, 2013
Woodfalls triumph as East Yorkshire Motor Services, Burry Port and Unite the Union join them in the Grand Shield in 2014.


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Senior Trophy

May 11, 2013
Blackpool triumph for Newtongrange as Laganvale, Camborne and East London Brass head to the Senior Cup in 2014.


4BR

4BR Spring Festival Quiz: Sponsored by Ev-entz

May 10, 2013
There's a great prize to be won with our Spring Festival quiz sponsored this week by Ev-entz.


Kapitol Promotions

Kapitol set up National offices

May 10, 2013
Kapitol Promotions set up a Nationals and BBP registry office.


Cory trio

Cory trio call it a day after Euro success

May 10, 2013
Three long serving Cory players call it a day after claiming European victory in Oslo.


John Packer

Advert: Brass Explosion at John Packer!!!

May 10, 2013
There is going to be one heck of a brass explosion at John Packers with the opening of its new bespoke brass salesroom in Taunton.


Waintsones Cup

Doctor Martin looks for entries

May 10, 2013
The Doctor Martin Contest is looking for bands wishing to claim their share of a hefty prize pot in September.


Steven Mead

Mead set for German spotlight

May 10, 2013
Euphonium star Steven Mead is to perform at the prestigious Deutsches Musikfest in Germany.


Close up

Great year for Pleasley — so far....

May 10, 2013
Things are on the up and up for the ambitious Pleasley Colliery Band it seems...


LBBA logo

Results: 2013 LBBA Spring Festival

May 10, 2013
There was a great day of solo action on show at the Leicestershire BBA contest in Groby.


Lofthouse

Cafe culture set to attract new players at Lofthouse

May 10, 2013
Lofthouse Brass is to launch a Music Cafe in a bid to atract new young players to the ranks.


Zone One in action

Zone One set for 8 million listeners

May 10, 2013
Zone One Brass will be performing as part of Radio 2's '2Day' feature with Chris Evans this morning — so make sure you tune in!


Whit Friday Delph venue

Advert: 2013 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday Championships

May 09, 2013
The organisers of the Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday Championships release all their essential details for 24th May.


National Trophy

National Finals test pieces announced

May 09, 2013
Works from Gregson, Higgins, Downie, Dobson and Sparke will test the bands at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham this year.


Stephen Roberts

Iftah ya simsim as composer tells the tale behind his Arabian Nights

May 09, 2013
Composer Stephen Roberts opens up to 4BR about his British Open composition...




Swedish

Results: 2025 Swedish National Championships

November 9 • Gota Brass make it eight wins in a row as they secure the Swedish title yet again


Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

November 9 • Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.


Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

November 9 • Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

November 9 • Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


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Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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