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Grant boost for M3 & M4 expansion
The growing ranks of the M3 & M4 Bands at City of Cardiff have received a grant boost for new instruments. The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band has been boosted by the news that they have been...
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Composition target in sight for Dobson
Simon Dobson's unique compositional project is getting closer and closer to its target...Composer Simon Dobson has taken the opportunity to thank the many backers that have pledged support for his...
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Euro conducting finalists announced
The trio of young conductors hoping to win the 6th European Conductor's Competition in Oslo on Thursday evening have been announced.The European Brass Band Championships are already underway in Oslo,...
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Ashworth invites reps for full English in Blackpool
David Ashworth has invited band reps to attend a meeting in Blackpool to discuss future plans for the banding movement in England.David Ashworth has repeated his call to those he believes wish to see...
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Butlins confirms future BBP Registry acceptance
The Butlins Mineworkers Championship has opted to accept only Brass Band Player Registry cards from 2014 onwards.4BR has been informed that the Butlin’s Mineworkers Open National Brass Band Festival...
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Flemish Open seeks 2014 entrants
The Flemish Open is looking for bands for its 2014 event.The Flemish Open Brass Band Championships is looking entice entrants from all over Europe to perform at its 2014 event, which will be held at...
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4BR Quiz: Sponsored by Ev-entz
There's a great prize to be won with our European Championships quiz sponsored this week by Ev-entz.Once again there is a great prize package sponsored by our friends at Ev-entz - as long as you can...
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2013 Europeans: Results to your mobile
We will be sending out the 2013 European Championship results as a FREE text message.Not going this weekend?4barsrest will we be providing our comprehensive live text coverage of the event, and...
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New date for 2014 Spring Festival
The 94th Spring Festival will take place on Saturday 26th April next year.4BR has been informed that the 94th Spring Festival which traditionally takes place in May, will take place on Saturday 26th...
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Report & Results: 2013 European Conductors Competition
Kalle Suuava of Finland becomes the 2013 European Conductors Champion in OlsoThe first major title of the 2013 European Brass Band Championships was decided on Thursday evening in Oslo, when Kalle...
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Results: 2013 European Championships
Full results from the European Championships held at the Oslo Concert Hall in Norway.For videos and comments, go to:www.4barsrest.com/live/2013EuropeanChampionshipsAdjudicators:Set work: Phillip...
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Radio: Sunday Bandstand
More great month of May music form Chris Helme. Sunday Bandstand:Produced and presented by Chris Helme for further information please see www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk and follow the Sunday Bandstand...
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Report & Results: 2013 Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet
Over 60 players enjoy a competitive day out at Elland trying to impress adjudicator Mark Wilkinson.Elland Silver Band recently held its 24th annual Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Competition. Far and...
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Centre stage for Stalham Juniors
The burgeoning Stalham Brass Junior Section has been showcasing their talents to the great and good in Norfolk.Taking centre stage at this year’s North Norfolk Civic Reception were the talented young...
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Test Valley help with a special place
Test Valley Brass has helped raise money for a very special place in memory of a fallen hero.Test Valley Brass recently rose over £600 for the ‘Adam Hoofing Hut’ charity event held at the local Lights...
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Wilky on the web
After 21 years at the top of Foden's cornet section, principal cornet Mark Wilkinson finds himself on the world wide web too...Foden’s principal cornet player Mark Wilkinson has finally launched his...
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Advert: GP Percussion
If its a matter of which case you need, then GP Percussion has every size and shape you need from Gbz cases.GP Percussion is pleased to announce that as well as Black Swamp Percussion, Innovative...
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Zone One to spearhead London partnership
Zone One Brass to lead partnership programme with London Boroughs and the Royal College of Music. Zone One Brass has announced news of a new partnership project with the London Borough’s of Sutton and...
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Advert: Geneva Instruments
Do not miss the chance to hear one of the world's great trumpet players in a free masterclass with Geneva Geneva Instruments has announced that Gerard Presencer, one of the world’s finest jazz trumpet...
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Radio: World of Brass
John Maines offers up plenty of great music World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines3rd May onwards:Slaidburn William Rimmer Foden’s Conductor: Elgar HowarthPoet and Peasant Franz von Suppe...
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