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2014 Action Research details announced
Eleven bands will compete at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday 9th February in a bid to be to be crowned the 2014 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Champions of Great Britain.Defending...
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Smithills marathon edges closer to USA
The 52 strong Smithills School Senior Band under MD Chris Wormald have just completed their latest 10 hour, non-stop sponsored rehearsal as part of their ongoing fundraising for their latest American...
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Report & Results: 2014 Wessex BBA: Youth/Training Band Contest
The Wessex Brass Band Association in conjunction with the Royal Marines, held their Youth and Training Band Festival on Saturday 25th January at the Trafalgar School, Downton near Salisbury.EnjoyedThe...
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Thicker blue line for South Yorks Police
The South Yorkshire Police Band has been on an active recruitment drive as they prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships in Bradford under MD, Leigh Baker.Touch of classFormer principal...
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Cory announce White departure
European champion Cory has announced that principal euphonium Matthew White has left the band for personal reasons after 20 months in the seat.ImmediateMusical Director Philip Harper told 4BR: "Matthew...
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EYMS build on Butlins success
East Yorkshire Motor Services Band has said a fond farewell to two of its most popular players, whilst welcoming a new recruit to their Hull home.FarewellsAs announced, Miles Davison, has accepted an...
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Interview with Paul McGhee
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with composer Paul McGhee to talk about the scary impact his latest composition, 'The Teddy Bear's Massacre' made at the recent Butlins Mineworkers Championship in...
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Interview with Mike Kilroy
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to BBE Chairman Mike Kilroy about the recent success the organisation has gained from their recent rip to meet brass band loving Parliamentarians in Westminster.
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Interview with Edward Gregson
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson about the importance of the Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass.
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Interview with Howard Snell
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Howard Snell at the RNCM Festival of Brass and finds out more why he thinks brass banding is crock of gold that needs to be valued and enhanced at all levels.
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Tredegar announce White signing
British Open champion Tredegar has announced the signing of euphonium star Matthew White.RNCM futureWith Daniel Thomas confirming to the band that he had accepted an offer to study at the Royal...
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Get your event listed FREE for 2014
With over 50 individual contests already listed, check the link below to see if we have your contest listed for this year.http://www.4barsrest.com/classifieds/events.asp?band_id=4634BR posted...
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Eggleshaw on the move
Butlins Mineworkers Championship Contest organiser Brian Eggleshaw is on the move - and closer to his contest home in Skegness.If any band needs to contact him before he finally unpacks his boxes and...
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New duo sent to Coventry
Coventry Festival Band has announced that the signing of euphonium and cornet players Samantha Kemp and Player Steve Fletcher in time to help the band appear in the stage version of ‘Brassed...
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Hardraw Scar open for entries
The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association has announced that the famous Hardraw Scar contest will be held on Sunday 14th September this year commencing at 10.00am.Beautiful settingSet below...
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Foden's set for musical flow in Armagh
Six members of Foden's Band will travel to Armagh in Northern Ireland this weekend to perform in a concert with musicians from the Armagh Summer School and an ensemble of local pipers, of a new work...
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Staines make a quintet of high profile signings
Staines Brass has announced the signing of a quintet of new players to strengthen the ranks leading up to the forthcoming Yeovil Entertainment contest and London & Southern Counties Area...
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New Bolsover contest details revealed
After a record breaking 2013, with no less than 49 bands taking part over the contest weekend, the organisers of the Bolsover Festival of Brass have opened entries for 2014. DatesThe dates are set as...
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Birthday banners for Youth Entertainment
The Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championship of Great Britain has received an early 30th birthday present. GleamingThe Opera House stage at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool will be...
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Cory nominated for St David Award
The world’s number one ranked band - European, National and Brass in Concert champion, Cory, has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in its home country.Government backedThe St David...
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