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Bach offers

Bargain price to stop Bagpipe Lung at John Packer

August 25, 2016
Make sure you keep things clean and hygienic with a brilliant bargain deal from John Packer Ltd.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to spotlight their Time prep

August 25, 2016
Black Dyke will hold an open rehearsal on The Triumph of Time ahead of their British Open assault.


Elmete Elderberries

Elderly initiative in need of brass support

August 25, 2016
A wonderful musical initiative to help reduce social isolation and loneliness in the elderly in the Leeds area is in need of urgent support.


Pemberton Old Wigan Band

Pemberton Old welcomes new faces

August 25, 2016
There are a number of new signings in the ranks of Pemberton Old Wigan Band.


The happy couple

Talent scouts at the ready in Bergen for new arrival

August 25, 2016
Two of Norway's top players are looking forward to the arrival of a potential star player for the 2030 Norwegian National Championships...


Time to showcase their talents

Milnrow take Time to showcase Open preparations

August 25, 2016
The Milnrow Band will be giving a preview of their British Open assault on The Triumph of Time.


Carlton Main

Best of Brass series line-up announced

August 25, 2016
There is a fine line-up of bands to enjoy over the coming months at Morley Town Hall as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


cheltenham centaur

National Finals information required!

August 24, 2016
If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from you.


Prague

Three brilliant European destinations for 2017 from Rayburn Tours

August 22, 2016
Normandy, Prague and Western Bohemia and Austria are a trio of brilliant tours destinations on offer for bands in 2017.


Childs Play

New boost for Childs Play collaboration

August 21, 2016
The leading Bloodwise Charity has added its support to the ground breaking musical partnership celebrating all things great about Childs Play.


David Ashworth

Ashworth makes welcome return to conducting rostrum

August 21, 2016
After six months of recuperation after major surgery, one of the UK's most popular conductors makes a return to the podium.


Greenalls

Bell of the Ball at Greenalls

August 21, 2016
Jimmy Bell takes over the Presidency of the Greenall Band after 50 years of fantastic secretarial service is marked by a special presentation by Brendan Ball.


Whitburn

No wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beasties in Troon

August 21, 2016
The second half of the Scottish contesting season gets underway next week with a tasty cross border entertainment battle at the Land O' Burns entertainment contest in Troon.


Darebin

Report & Results: 2016 Victoria State Championship

August 19, 2016
Darebin City Brass — Preston Band make it four in a row by claiming the Victoria State Championship under Andrew Snell's direction.


Russell Gray

Neo Ensemble stars to lead Midlands youth training

August 19, 2016
Russell Gray to lead youth training day in Midlands with Yamaha stars.


Jayess Newbiggin

Hot Toddy takes top chair at Jayess

August 19, 2016
The vastly experienced Dennis Todd takes over the principal cornet seat at Jayess Newbiggin Band in time for Cheltenham.


cheltenham

National Finals information required!

August 18, 2016
If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from you.


Music exam savings

What a result for student deals at John Packer

August 18, 2016
There is a fantastic special saving to be enjoyed by music exam students — starting on the day that they find out their results!


The Bradley family

Family tie helps Whitburn with brace of signings

August 18, 2016
The Scottish Open and Land O Burns champion adds strength to the ranks ahead of their Troon and London assaults.


Regional Championship

Exmouth contest reaches maximum limit

August 17, 2016
There is sure to be a great day of brass band entertainment at the Exmouth Brass Band Festival — with a full entry list of competing bands.


Easington Colliery

New look and new sound for Easington

August 15, 2016
The generosity of the local community and charities has enabled Easington Colliery Band to give themselves a much needed sight and sound spruce up.


4BR logo

4BR Monday Quiz:

August 15, 2016
More Olympic connections to work out if you are to get your hands on some great brass band CDs.


nybbgb

National Youth gains more Friends

August 14, 2016
After another highly successful series of concerts, the National Youth and Children's Bands of Great Britain are gaining more and more new Friends...


Brighouse in Lille

New management leadership at Brighouse & Rastrick

August 14, 2016
Brighouse & Rastrick announce new management leadership duo as they plan for the future.


Jeanine Woodman

Prairie honour top Brass Person

August 14, 2016
Jeanine Woodman has been awarded 'Brass Person of the Year' from Prairie Brass Band in Illinois.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


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


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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