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Army set to recruit brass band pros
Professional brass bands to be part of future British Army plans.4BR understands that proposed changes to the future structure of the Corps of Army Music within the British Army is likely to see the...
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Northern Open set for entries
The 33rd Northern Open will be taking place later this year - and is looking for entries. 4BR has been informed that plans are well underway for this year’s Northern Open Contest, which will be held at...
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BBE Chairman sets to work
Mike Kilroy initiates root and branch review of BBE.Newly appointed Brass Bands England Chairman Mike Kilroy has told 4BR that work has already started with what he calls ‘a root and branch’ review...
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Cricket lovers served music and tea at Old Trafford
The sound of leather on willow is also being accompanied by tea and brass band music at the Ashes test in Manchester at the moment...Sun baked cricket lovers are being served up welcome extra helpings...
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New Brass Band Players Registry website
Brass Band Players Registry launches new website and library music loan featureThe Brass Band Players Registry has launched its brand new website - designed to provide easier access and information to...
View ArticleRadio: World of Brass
More wonderful brass band music from the John Maines selection box at World of Brass World of Brass Radio:August 2nd:The Redcliffe March DG Hollis Hendon SA Conductor: David RuddThe Thievish Magpie...
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Leicestershire Contest Open for business
The popular LBBA Open will be taking place in November so get your early entry in now.The Leicestershire Brass Band Association has informed 4BR that their popular LBBA Open Contest, is to be held on...
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Brace of new signings at Carlton Main
Yorkshire champions welcome two new signings ahead of Symphony Hall challenge.Yorkshire Area champion Carlton Main Frickley Colliery has announced the signing of cornet player Anthony Hall and up and...
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Lippeatt delight at ABBA return
Stan Lippeatt has told 4BR of his delight at returning to full membership of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators. The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has announced that their former...
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Interview with Major Ian Johnson
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently made the journey up to the...
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Interview with Captain Justin Matthews
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Captain Justin Matthews who...
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Interview with Major Dave Barringer
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Major Dave Barringer about the...
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Cory in Australia
4barsrest interviews members of the Cory Band in Perth, Western Australia.Alan Edmond talks to Philip Harper and Austin Davies of the Cory Band in Perth ahead of their concert appearance at the city's...
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Report & Results: 2013 National Eisteddfod of Wales
Deiniolen Silver claims National title in Wales, with section victories to M2, RAF St Athan and Ebbw Valley in Denbigh.The National Eisteddfod of Wales is currently taking place in Denbigh in the Vale...
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Baker set for Performance Fellow role at Salford
Brett Baker has been appointed a Performance Fellow at Salford University. The University of Salford has announced that Brett Baker has been as appointed a Performance Fellow, and is to take over from...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
September tunes and music from Frank Renton at the BBC.Listen to the Band:11th September:Established in 1853 the British Open is the oldest brass band championship in the world. This year 17 of the UKs...
View ArticlePleasley brace for hairy television experience
Pleasley Colliery Band welcomes two new faces to the ranks and prepares to meet up with a pair of hairy bikers...Pleasley Colliery Welfare Band has announced a brace of signings and a hairy television...
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Lydbrook call for 90th celebrations
The Lydbrook Band is looking to meet up with plenty of former players to help celebrate their 90th birthday. The Lydbrook Band is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and has already marked the...
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Kennedy returns to help special Main man
Former Tongwynlais principal cornet Vicki Kennedy returns to help speed up the recovery of a special Main man. Yorkshire Area champion Carlton Main Frickley Colliery has announced that former...
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Pippen takes the baton at Staines
RAF trombone star Jonathan Pippen set to take up conducting duties at Staines Brass. Staines Brass has announced the appointment of their new MD, Jonathan Pippen with immediate effect. CloseThe star...
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