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Waterworld

Instrument, uniform, music.... swimming trunks

January 11, 2014
If you are looking to relax at Butlins next weekend then make sure you pack your swimwear.


Miners Strike

An actor's life for me...

January 11, 2014
If you want to tread the boards in the latest production of Brassed Off then a national theatre company is looking for a band for Nottingham and Blackpool.


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No doubting Thomas at Leyland

January 10, 2014
Huw Thomas takes on the MD role at North West champion with immediate effect.


Dave Nesbitt

Nesbitt to end Imperial reign

January 10, 2014
Dave Nesbitt is to stand down from his post as MD of the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band after Butlins.


Mossley

New faces at Mossley ahead of Butlins defence

January 10, 2014
The Mossley Band will defend their Butlins title with the help of some new faces in the ranks.


Grimey horns

Rushworth set for Barnsley baton at Bradford

January 10, 2014
Former Grimethorpe Colliery horn star to take the baton at Barnsley Brass for Yorkshire Area.


Burry Port

Burry Port add new quartet

January 10, 2014
Welsh League champions add to their player strength with new quartet.


Sandhurst Silver

Sandhurst to host Area preview

January 10, 2014
The Sandhurst Silver Band is to host an Area preview of all five test pieces ahead of Stevenage.


Ivor Thomas

Death of Ivor Thomas

January 10, 2014
The death has been announced of 'Mr Betteshanger Band', Ivor Thomas.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

January 10, 2014
More great music to enjoy from John Maines.


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Get your event listed FREE for 2014

January 09, 2014
With the new contest season about to get underway, find out if your event is listed for the 2014 contest season on 4BR?


4BR Awards

4BR Awards

January 08, 2014
Last chance to make sure your vote counts!


Lito Fontana

Fontana thrills in Innsbruck

January 08, 2014
One of the world's great trombonists has been on sparkling New Year form.


The Price is right at Salford

January 08, 2014
Dan Price takes over from Professor Peter Graham at Salford University.


Recitals to help Philippines Disaster Relief

January 08, 2014
A series of high profile recital performances hope to raise awareness and funds for the Philippines disaster relief.


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4BR Quiz:

January 08, 2014
A piece of cinematic musical inspiration for this week’s quiz...


Grimethorpe horns

Rushworth leaves Grimethorpe

January 07, 2014
Horn star William Rushworth will be leaving Yorkshire giants.


Silk Torpedo

Rock of Ages...

January 07, 2014
The identity of a brass band featured on a 1974 rock band track is being sought...


Miners statue

Wales set to open contesting season

January 07, 2014
The 17th running of the Welsh Open Entertainment Championship is set to kick start the 2014 contest season in Wales.


Richard Evans

New Dawn for Cornish youth under Evans and Farr

January 07, 2014
Richard Evans and Owen Farr lead a new musical dawn in Cornwall.


Burry Port

Burry Port set for contest day

January 07, 2014
The third annual West Wales Solo & Ensemble Day will take place in Burry Port later this month.


Owen Farr

Farr to lead horn seminar day in Brum

January 07, 2014
Owen Farr will lead over 80 delegates in a celebration of all things tenor and flugel horn in Birmingham later this month.


Damien Wileman

Wileman Unites with Hirst in Sheffield

January 07, 2014
Damian Wileman has been appointed Associate Guest Conductor with the Unite the Union Band.


Denzil Stephens

Stephens keeps bouncing

January 07, 2014
The great Denzil Stephens is still enjoying his banding 60 years after playing his part in producing some iconic film music.


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4BR Weekend Quiz

January 04, 2014
A questionable piece of literary inspiration for our weekend quiz...




John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26 • John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24 • Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24 • Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24 • The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 24 • Principal Cornet. Due to planned retirement. Own band room (no shifting gear between rehearsals), S75 3RF, less than 5 mins fromJ37 M1. Yamaha Zeno cornet for your use. Regular 20+ every rehearsal. Monday & Thursdays 1930-2130. MD GEOF BENSON. .


wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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