Strong line up ready for Wychavon
There is plenty of great music making to enjoy at the Wychavon Contests this weekend.There is a strong line up of competing bands looking to boost their coffers at the Wychavon Festival of Brass this...
View ArticleLast Call - National Finals information required!
If you want to get your name and details up on our 4BR Cheltenham coverage then please give us a helping hand.If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from...
View ArticleRadio: Listen to the Band
More music from Frank at the BBCListen to the Band:Presented by Frank RentonThursday 3rd October:Frank Renton with classic tracks and reviews of new CDs by Foden's and GUS bands.Thursday 10th...
View ArticleJoint forces set for National preview with David Read
Amersham and Hitchin Bands join forces with David Read to provide a Cheltenham preview. The joint forces of Amersham and Hitchin Bands will be providing their National Finals preview on Wednesday 18th...
View ArticleRadio: World of Brass
More great music to enjoy from John MainesWorld of Brass RadioPresented By John Maines13th September:Temple 125 Kevin Larsson ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen CobbDie Fledermaus Johann Strauss II Grimethorpe...
View ArticleWhitworth set for Nationals trio preview
Whitworth Vale & Healey Band will be hosting a trio of Cheltenham previews this afternoon. Whitworth Vale & Healey Band will be hosting a National Finals preview later today (Sunday 15th...
View ArticleReport & Results: 2013 Beaumont Park March Contest
Elland march to Cheltenham thanks to victory boost at Beaumont Park.There was a fine turn out of bands and crowds at the recent Beaumont Park March Contest.Enjoyable dayAn enjoyable day was had by all...
View ArticleHistoric fanfare walk for City of Chester
A historic tradition is being maintained by the members of the City of Chester Band. A fanfare from the City of Chester’s cornet section, standing on the bridge beneath Chester’s internationally...
View ArticleAlbert Hall boost for Wardle youth
Wardle High School and St James' Primary Band are to make a trip to the Royal Albert Hall later this year. The Wardle High School Band has been informed that they are to feature in the Music for Youth...
View ArticleFamily welcome for Evans and Farr
Richard Evans and Owen Farr were welcomed by an extended family of Cornwall Youth Band players on their recent visit.The Cornwall Youth Brass Band is fast turning into a family affair this year, with...
View ArticleMarsden announce 125th anniversary plans
Partnership between Marsden and Glyn Williams Music Ltd will see plenty to celebrate in 2014. The Marsden Band has announced ambitious plans to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2014.Special...
View ArticleTop administrator steps down in the West
Brian Elliott steps down as Secretary to the Council of West of England Brass Band Associations after 13 highly enjoyable years.Brian Elliott, one of the brass band movement’s most respected...
View ArticleTour t'France chance for Yorkshire bands
The most famous cycling race in the world is coming to Yorkshire in 2014 - and brass bands can take part.It has been announced that the world famous Tour de France cycling race will not start in its...
View ArticleRecord entry for Bolsover
49 bands will take to the stage at the forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass.The forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass has announced the draw for the contest which will take place on Sunday 6th...
View ArticleRNCM Festival moves to Bridgewater Hall
A single day of music making and opinion making will take place at Bridgewater Hall in January. As initially revealed by 4BR, it has now been confirmed that due to major refurbishment to its Concert...
View ArticleMemorable Norwegian anniversary for Snell
One of the great musical and personal marriages was celebrated in memorable style as Howard Snell and his wife Angela returned to Eikanger. Howard Snell recently made a memorable return to conduct the...
View ArticleAdvert: Glyn Williams Music Ltd
There is no limit to the success of the new Glyn Williams Music Ltd company.As from July this year, Glyn Williams Music has become a limited company with both Glyn and Helen taking on director...
View ArticleOld score settled at Tredegar
An old score from a former Tredegar triumph has been settled 40 years after initial success. A 40 year old score was finally settled for Tredegar on the weekend, as the newly crowned British Open...
View ArticleAdvert: John Packer Ltd
Fantastic bargains to be bagged at John Packer from Besson and YamahaThe brass department at John Packer Ltd in Taunton has been clearing space for new stock and are pleased to offer some ex-demo...
View ArticlePemberton gain further Whelan investment for youth
Wigan Athletic's famous Chairman invests sponsorship cash into Pemberton's inventive youth partnership. Following the grand opening of Wigan Youth Zone in June, Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has been...
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