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Report & Results: 2013 Holme Valley Contest
Top level contesting Strata unearthed at Holme Firth after a great day of contesting in the Holme Valley.It was not just in France that the sun shone on brass bands on the weekend, as the beautiful...
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Report & Results: 2013 Newtown Open Air Contest
Warm sunshine and plenty of great music making was on show in Mid Wales on the weekend all topped by the Holywell Band. The second Newtown (Mid Wales) March, Hymn & Open Air contest was held on the...
View ArticleNew recording set for Clarence Adoo Trust
A new recording will assist with the ongoing care needs of the highly respected musician. Fundraisers for the Clarence Adoo Trust have announced that their next recording in aid of the ongoing care for...
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Grimethorpe stars in local school plays...
Roger Webster and his fellow Grimethorpe stars have been helping the future brass stars of their local primary school shine. Despite their busy concert schedule, the star players of Grimethorpe...
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Ashton Chalk another one up
Philip Chalk has accepted the opportunity to return to Ashton under Lyne Band as MD for a second time. The Ashton-under-Lyne Band has announced that former Fairey Band MD Philip Chalk has accepted...
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Kibworth thank the best manager in the business..
The Kibworth Band has thanked Ted Smith for his outstanding service to them in his role as Band Manager.The Kibworth Band has announced that after many years at the helm, the highly respected Ted Smith...
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Irvine & Dreghorn's Poole of young talent
Horn star Leslie Poole helps young Scots stars with their first steps towards banding glory...The Irvine & Dreghon Band recently enjoyed a wonderful day of brass playing and masterclass teaching...
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Advert: Band Supplies
Have you registered for the Band Supplies Brass Bonanza Day on Saturday 15th June yet? Make sure you do...If you haven’t then due to great demand, please register now for FREE tickets to avoid...
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Fontana set for a trio of home returns
The great trombone virtuoso Lito Fontana will be making at least three home appearances this year...The great trombone virtuoso Lito Fontana has revealed that he has been busier than ever since making...
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Advert: John Packer Ltd
The new John Packer JP374 comes highly recommended - and don't just our word for it either...The JP374 Sterling Euphonium has just been reviewed by Mike Howley, solo euphonium with Desford Colliery...
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Advert: British Bandsman vacancy
British Bandsman magazine is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager.The post is based at our Head Office in Wellingborough.Attractive salary package available. Applicants should have previous...
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BBE launches new MAD 4 Brass Bands Day
Making a Difference to the way we promote ourselves is the key behind the latest BBE initiative.Brass Bands England has announced that it is to hold another ‘MAD 4 Brass Bands Day’ on the 6th...
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Long lost Falcon returns to Lanner
Play it again Sam... A long lost hidden Falcon by Goff Richards has been unearthed in Lanner. An unpublished concert piece thought to be lost forever from the pen of the late Goff Richards has been...
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Berryman to return to Abu Dhabi
Andrew Berryman is set to relinquish his role as Wingates Musical Director to return to Abu Dhabi.4BR has been informed that Andrew Berryman is to leave his role as MD of Wingates to return to Abu...
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Miller magic at Rivington
The talented Dhani Miller has been appointed MD at Rivington & Adlington Band. The Rivington & Adlington Band has announced the appointment of Dhani Miller as their new Musical Director.UAEThe...
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Custard & Mustard victory for teenage composer
A talented young composer wins Festival prize with a tasty sounding new work...Harry Sargeant, a 17-year old pupil from Shrewsbury School and a member of Tewkesbury Town Band, has won the innovative...
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Cornerstone to help honour Women of Steel
Cornerstone Brass is to help pay tribute to one of the last forgotten batch of heroines of two World Wars - the Sheffield Women of Steel. Cornerstone Brass will be appearing with some of South...
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Unite team up with Jarvis Cocker
Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) has recently teamed up with one of the UK's most influential musicians Jarvis Cocker. Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) Band recently teamed up with one of the...
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Judges announced for National Finals
There is a real blend of eclectic experience in the boxes at Cheltenham and London this year. The adjudication teams that will decide on the destinations of the various National titles in Cheltenham...
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OBE Award for David Armitage
One of the great modern day brass band philanthropists has been awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. David Armitage, one of the most generous philanthropic supporters of brass banding in...
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