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Piggy

Top bands report charitable losses

January 05, 2013
11 of the top 12 ranked bands in the UK have racked up combined losses of nearly £120,000 according to their charitable accounts...


Money

Snobs in Whitehall penalise banding

January 05, 2013
Barnsley East Labour MP accuses Government snobbery over attitude to funding of brass bands.


Grmey in action

Grimethorpe gain media responses

January 04, 2013
Help may be on its way following Grimethorpe's plea for extra finance on the BBC.


Andrew Bannister in action

Bannister makes Brighouse return

January 04, 2013
The soprano musical chairs now sees Andrew Bannister swap Grimethorpe for Brighouse.


Guild Hall

Guild Hall closing date

January 04, 2013
The closing date for Brass at the Guild Hall is fast approaching...


Soveeign

Tie or die...(Well not quite)

January 04, 2013
Sovereign Brass needs its neck wear back...


Audience at Albert Hall

Radio 5 Live to discuss the future of banding tonight

January 03, 2013
News of Grimethorpe's possible demise has brought brass bands to the airwaves tonight on the BBC...


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4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz

January 03, 2013
There’s another selection of great CDs on offer with the first of our weekly 4BR quizzes of the New Year.


Birchfield Music

Advert: Birchfield Music

January 03, 2013
There are some great New Year's offers from Birchfield Music to get your hands on.


Lofthouse 2000 in action

Christmas awards for Lofthouse

January 03, 2013
Some Lofthouse 2000 players had a little something extra in their stocking this Christmas...


Kevin Crockford

Crockford returns to Grimethorpe

January 02, 2013
Sop star makes a third return to Grimethorpe after year at Brighouse.


Scottish Co-op

Co-op opt for Geneva link

January 02, 2013
Scottish champions announce instrument deal with Geneva Instruments.


Steve Sykes

Sykes set for Nexus

January 02, 2013
Trombone star set to provide premiere of new Trombone Concerto.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 02, 2013
Enjoy the New Year with some great music from Chris Helme


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Happy New Year!

January 02, 2013
4barsrest.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous New Year.




4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 12 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.


Peter Moore

Moore spotlight in Birmingham, Barcelona and London

January 12 • Peter Moore will be joining forces with various friends and ensembles for a busy January series of performances — including an exciting Trivergence of troms.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration in London

January 12 • Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.


Regional Championships

BBP Registry issues reminder

January 12 • Bands are being reminded that they need to have all their registration requirements in order ahead of the regional championships this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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