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Packed response to Smithills
Over 200 musicians from Smithills School, led by their award winning Senior Brass Band under MD Chris Wormald, once again performed to a packed Victoria Hall in Bolton to help raise over £6,000 for...
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Unite join uni forces
Unite the Union Band recently joined forces with the Sheffield University Band at the magnificent Firth Hall in Sheffield for a concert that celebrated the start of what both organisations hope will be...
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Flowers out of Grand Shield
4BR has been informed that the Flowers Band may not take part in the British Open qualifying Grand Shield Contest in Blackpool in a few weeks time.SplitThe 2014 Butlins, Yeovil and West of England...
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Bands set for Flemish Open
The Flemish Open Brass Band Championship takes place in Mechelen this weekend.The two day event over Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April will see 20 bands compete in four sections with free outside...
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Say it with Flowers
Many thanks to our friends at the Flowers Band who helped us with our April Fool’s Day spoof this year.We had a great response from readers all over the world - and we hope it entertained you.Flowers...
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Needham appeal boosted by stars
The ‘Wear a Hat’ Day initiative set up by the highly respected brass band conductor Alan Needham has been hailed as a great success after 48 brass band p[layers from no less than 10 different bands...
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World premiere at RNCM for Foden's
The Foden’s Band will be taking part in a world premiere of a new work by Composer in Residence Andy Scott (above) at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.Award winningThe band will...
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Land O' Burns open to entries
The Land O’ Burns entertainment contest will take place on Saturday 23rd August, at Troon Concert Hall with organisers inviting bands to apply for the opportunity to take part in the popular event.20th...
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BBP Registry changes to help bands
The Brass Band Players Registry has announced a number of new changes to the way in which their registry system works, following feedback from bands.No surchargeThere will no longer be a £10.00...
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Help with smoking research and get an Alliance mouthpiece!
An innovative anti smoking initiative backed by celebrated cornet star Roger Webster is giving people the chance to help valuable research and get your hands on an Alliance Mouthpiece in the...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band:1st MayThe European Festival of Brass takes place in in Perth. Frank Renton talks to Festival Director George Burt and Development Manager Andrew Duncan about their ambitions for the...
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Plusnet plus more for Grimethorpe
Phone and broadband provider, Plusnet, has stepped in for the second year running to give its support to Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s community music work.Plusnet has offered a donation to support the...
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New quartet boosts Hatfield's Senior assault
The Hatfield Band has announced four new signings ahead of their Senior Trophy Spring Festival contest challenge in Blackpool in a few weeks time.ExperienceThe experienced Nick Harris joins on solo...
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Two new judges for Spring Festival
The organisers of the British Open Spring Festival have announced two changes to the panel of six judges that will adjudicate at the event in Blackpool later this month.ReplacementsDue to unforeseen...
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Dyke set for Prestige weekend
Prestige Promotions has exclusively announced to 4BR that they will be supporting a ‘double header’ Black Dyke concert series this weekend. Weekend entertainmentFollowing on from the huge success...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of BrassJohn Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio...
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Warm Wilkinson welcome for Ward in Western Reserve
The Brass Band of Western Reserve and their conductor Dr Keith Wilkinson will be welcoming a very special guest this weekend to perform with them at the Medina Performing Arts Center, in Ohio, on...
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Cook takes Fishburn helm
4BR has been informed that the respected tuba soloist Joseph Cook has accepted the position of Musical Director of Fishburn Band.The appointment follows the former Black Dyke star working with the band...
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European Youth Band set to entertain
The 35 representatives who will make up the 2014 European Youth Brass Band have been announced.The ensemble of players from 12 different countries will be an intrinsic part of this year’s European...
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Bailey's cream at Denton
Denton Brass has announced the appointment of Matt Bailey as their new Musical Director with immediate effect. Matt joins the band after serving as resident conductor at Besses o' th' Barn Band for...
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