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Sheppard leaves Blackburn flock
Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced the departure of Nick Sheppard as Musical Director after 12 outstanding years of musical service with the North West band.Sadly missedA spokesperson told 4BR:...
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Cornwall starts to stir new cream
The Cornwall Brass Band Association recently ran a successful workshop for junior players at the excellent Lanner Band rehearsal facilities, which proved ideal with its large rehearsal room and smaller...
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Eikanger add to European youth experience
The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) and the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) have announced that the newly crowned Norwegian champion, Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag, will perform a short...
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Yet another new signing at Cornerstone Brass
Cornerstone Brass has added yet more experience to their playing ranks as they prepare for the forthcoming Yorkshire Area contest in Bradford.SigningThe band welcomes the signing on solo cornet of the...
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Burry Port open up for free on St Magnus
Welsh League champion, Burry Port will be opening their doors ahead of their challenge for the Welsh Regional title in Llandudno next month, with a free open rehearsal on the set work, ‘St...
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Concerns over concert futures in North West
Concerns are being aired over the future of brass band concerts at one of the most popular venues in the North West, with news that Formby Hall in Atherton in Manchester may no longer consider putting...
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Lofthouse launch into 21st century web
Lofthouse Brass has pushed its internet presence well into the 21st century with the launch of its brand new website.AccessedSet up by Musical Director and web designer Andrew Whitaker, it now boasts...
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SBBA set for trio of conducting workshops
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced details of its forthcoming Conductors’ Weekend Workshops. The growing success of the ventures means that on this occasion there will three two-day...
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Patron success for Foden's
Foden's recently held their annual 'Patrons Concert' where a capacity audience of over 500 supporters enjoyed a wonderful evening of entertainment.ReceptionThe event was preceded by a special VIP...
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Pemberton strengthens ahead of Blackpool
Following a busy 12 month period that included several personnel changes, Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has informed 4BR that they have a settled team in place ahead of their top section appearance at...
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Heartlands home for Whitburn
The Whitburn Band organisation will mark the competitive launch of its new Heartlands Band at the forthcoming Scottish Championship, by hosting an open rehearsal at their brand new rehearsal facility...
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Dyke open St Magnus doors
English National champion Black Dyke will hold an open rehearsal at Morley Town Hall on Friday 28th February, ahead of their attempt to win back the Yorkshire Regional at Bradford’s St George’s Hall on...
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pBone celebrates 100,000 sales
The Warwick Music Group is celebrating the news that their revolutionary plastic trombone—the pBone, has just notched up an incredible 100,000 worldwide sales.IconicLaunched in 2010, the instrument has...
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New Concertino to honour nursing heroine
4BR has been speaking to British Composer Award winner Nigel Clarke after it was announced that he has been commissioned to write an exciting new work for flugel horn and string orchestra.The Scarlet...
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Getzen arrives at John Packer
John Packer Ltd has announced that it has become a stockist of the famous Getzen range of instruments. SuperbThe excited staff members of the John Packer Brass Department have already got their hands...
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Return of the ageing Imps
Former members of the Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band of the 1970’s & 80's have been resurrecting their playing lips as they look forward to a very special concert appearance in April.Imps AlumniThe...
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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: Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of...
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Grimethorpe offer Prestige promotion
Prestige Promotions will be presenting Grimethorpe Colliery Band in concert in the beautiful surroundings of the Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford in Suffolk on Saturday 12th April.WorkshopAs well as...
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Leyland in credit?
The serious consumer issue of credit rating will come under investigation by the Channel 4 'Dispatches' programme on Monday night, with the help of the North West Area champions, the Leyland Band....
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British Open registry open for business
The British Open Championship has announced that its new online registry system is now up and running.Direct accessThe interactive system, which is available through the British Open website...
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