Norwegian Nationals set for on-line coverage
The Norwegian National Championships can be enjoyed on-line this year - with the Elite bands available all around the world,4BR has been informed that the 2013 Norwegian National Championships will be...
View Article4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz
There’s another great prize on offer with our quiz, sponsored by Ev-entz.Once again there is a great prize from 4BR and our friends at Ev-entz - as long as you can get your thinking caps...
View ArticleNeish market in Livingston
There are free places up for grabs on the latest Les Neish tuba workshop.On Saturday 16th February, Broxburn & Livingston Band will be welcoming virtuoso tuba player Les Neish to host a workshop...
View ArticleAdvert: Band Supplies
There are just a few New Year offers left up for grabs from Band Supplies - so why not treat yourself before the Areas comes along?Band Supplies have the last of their amazing New Year ex demonstrator...
View ArticleReport & Results: 2013 Durham County BBA
Wins for Durham Miners and a returning North Skelton in Peterlee on the weekend.There was a fine day of contesting at the Durham County Brass Band Association Contest held at East Durham College,...
View ArticleEpsom add to the ranks
A few new faces help Epsom get ready for the major contests to come. The Epsom & Ewell Silver Band has announced a number of player changes as the band prepares for the London & Southern...
View ArticleMore Grant aid for Thoresby
The successful combination of Brain Grant and Thoresby to team up again for Midlands Regional Championship.Fresh from their fifth place finish at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship, the Thoresby Band...
View ArticleWorkshop quartet for UniBrass
Richard Evans, Lucy Pankhurst, Owen Farr and Leigh Baker will be providing extra workshop help at UniBrass. The UniBrass organisers have announced that there will be four band workshops held on the...
View ArticleEast Riding looking forward to Area hurdle
Four new recruits join East Riding of Yorkshire Band as they prepare for a busy 2013.The East Riding of Yorkshire Band recently delivered its first concert performance of the 2013 season at the Anlaby...
View ArticleLewis Merthyr appoint new principal
17 year old Emily Humphries has been appointed the new principal cornet of the Lewis Merthyr Band.The Lewis Merthyr Band has announced the appointment of Emily Humphries as their new principal cornet....
View ArticleNorth American line up confirmed
There is a packed line up of competing bands for the forthcoming North American Brass Band Championships in Cincinnati. The organisers of the North American Brass Band Championships (NABBA XXXI) in...
View ArticleMead set for latest US Tour
Euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead is getting ready to rack up the miles in the USA with his latest recital tour.Euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead is about to embark on a busy eight stop University tour...
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Looking for that special present for the percussion person you love? Try Ev-entz and put the romance back into your drum heads...Ev-entz currently has an amazing ‘buy 1 get 1 free’ deals on...
View ArticleFoden's gain extra youth support
The success of the Foden's Youth Band is gaining widespread support - Goldy pictures to instrument cheques...Fresh from their first performance at RNCM Festival of Brass, the Foden's Youth Band are...
View ArticleCory announce new trio of signings
Brass in Concert champion announces new trio ahead of Norwegian Gala Concert performance this weekend. The Cory Band has announced a trio of new signings ahead of their trip to perform at the Gala...
View ArticleAdvert: John Packer Ltd
There is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great music making at a special Brass Band Day organised by John Packer and led by Chris Davis.After the success of their 2012 Brass Band Workshop, John Packer...
View ArticleEikanger set for television documentary series
A year long documentary following the players of Eikanger Bjorsvik and their 'demanding genius' of a conductor will soon be aired on prime time Norwegian television. Current Norwegian National champion...
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Submit your best photos and you could win £100...Rayburn Tours need your photos to place in our brochures and flyers, and to display on our website. SnapsSubmit your snaps for automatic entry into our...
View ArticlePemberton hit Top Gear for the Area
The Danish Stig will lead Pemberton Old Wigan DW into Blackpool battle on Harmony Music. Following Mark Bentham’s recent departure to Grimethorpe Colliery Band, North West Area challengers Pemberton...
View ArticleInterview with Thomas Swatland conductor of Bjovika Brass
4br editor Iwan Fox talks to Thomas Swatland conductor of Bjovika Brass4br editor Iwan Fox talks to Thomas Swatland conductor of Bjovika Brass, competitors in the fifth division following their...
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