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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band: 20th FebruaryGrimethorpe Colliery Band’s new principal cornet player Iain Culross talks to Frank Renton about one of the best brass band jobs in the world - its pitfalls and...
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New Hutch to build at Rogerstone
The Rogerstone Band has announced the appointment of Jeff Hutcherson as their new Musical Director.The well known BTM Band cornet player is hoping to lead one of Welsh banding’s most famous names back...
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First class graduates join St Dennis
The St Dennis Band has announced a number of new graduate signings ahead of what they hope will be a busy and successful contesting season.RWCMD graduatesJacob Pritchard returns on Eb Bass following a...
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Tong add to top end
Welsh champion Tongwynlais has announced the signing of Rhysian James as Assistant Principal cornet in time for the start of their 2014 contest season at the Welsh Open Entertainment contest in...
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Radio 2 Young Brass semi final details released
Radio 2 has announced further details of its Young Brass Award 2014 as the nationwide search for the next brass star reaches the semi-final stage. Eight talented performersThis takes place on January...
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International panel set for open judging in Bergen
The international panel of judges who will have the task of deciding on the destination of the various Norwegian national titles at Bergen’s Grieg Hall on the weekend of 7th/8th February have been...
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Beware a dodgy BBb tuba offer
If you or your band is offered a BBb tuba deal too good to be true over the next few weeks then make sure you check that it hasn’t been nicked.Besson Sovereign tubaA Besson Sovereign BBb tuba, model...
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A grand up for compositional grabs
The Garforth Arts Festival is looking to commission a composer to write a new piece for the Kippax Band's 200th Anniversary.FeeThe successful applicant will receive a fee of £1,000 and the piece will...
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Archibald set for Regency reign
Reigning London & Southern Counties Area champion Regent Brass has announced that the highly respected Paul Archibald has become their new Musical Director.Leading professorThe former principal...
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Foden's announce composers competition
The Foden's Band has announced the launch of a major composers competition and workshop in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music.EncourageBand Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "As well...
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Graduation Day comes to Skegness
The University of Salford Graduation Band will be performing at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness on the weekend.Condensed versionThe ensemble is a condensed version of the University...
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Advert: Prestige Promotions
Prestige Promotions will present the Black Dyke Band in concert in the exquisite surroundings of Norwich Cathedral on Saturday 8th February 2014 at 7.30pm.Dyke workshopMarketing Manager Martin Blessett...
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Parliamentary voice returns for brass bands in UK
In an exciting development for the band movement in the UK, on Wednesday 15th January, a cross-party group of 14 MPs attended the inaugural AGM of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Bands...
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Butlins announce money saving refund
Did you know you can get your Brass Band Weekend day visit tickets refunded at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship this weekend?Pop inIf you pop into Discover Butlins (located within the Skyline...
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Advert: Packer bargains galore at Butlins
Players, conductors and supporters attending the Butlins Mineworkers in Skegness this weekend can pick up some fantastic instruments and deals from the John Packer stand. As you can see above, we have...
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Advert: Centre Stage Percussion
The Butlins Mineworkers Championship will see the launch of Centre Stage Percussion - an exciting re-defining way of purchasing the very best quality percussion instruments at amazing prices.Full...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: 17th JanuaryNew Release...
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New faces in front and behind the Kirky stands for 2014
The Kirkintilloch Band has announced a number of personnel changes as they bid to build on the successes achieved during 2013.ExperiencedThe experienced Raymond Tennant joins as Resident Conductor with...
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Hirst and Wadsworth to share Dolphin duties
The experienced duo of David Hirst and Kevin Wadsworth has been announced as the adjudicators for the forthcoming North of England Regional Championships, to be held in Darlington’s Dolphin Centre on...
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Childs records quartet of major works with symphony orchestra
Euphonium star David Childs has just completed a ground breaking solo CD recording with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.The Chandos release will feature four iconic Concerto works for the euphonium...
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