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National Youth audition dates announced
Further auditions dates have been announced for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. Talented brass and percussion players from across the UK are being invited to audition for the National...
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Radio: World of Brass
John Maines brings us plenty of great music.World of Brass Radio: Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous...
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Cracks in unity at BFBB
Claims of serious mistrust, bullying and unprofessional working practices are denied as BFBB looks to new future. The British Federation of Brass Bands could be heading towards destructive internal...
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Conductors benefit from SBBA weekend
Conductors from all levels of banding have benefited from a great weekend of workshops run by the Scottish Brass Band Association.The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) held a collection of...
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Death of Harry Bentham
4BR has been informed of the death of the highly respected brass band musician Harry Bentham.4BR has been informed of the death of Harry Bentham. One of the most respected brass band musicians in the...
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Advert: Bandmaster Ltd
Bandmaster to present All England Masters International Champion Tredegar in concert at end of month in West Byfleet.Bandmaster Ltd is proud to present the current All England Masters International...
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Andrews Heat for Hire
Paul Andrews is hired by Golborne to make conducting return at National Finals. 4BR has been informed that after their successful partnership at the North West Area Championships, conductor Paul...
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Ireland set for first time contest
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band is to promote its first Solo Contest - so get your entries in fast. After successfully holding their 'Battle of Bands' contest for the past five years, Ireland...
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Co-op's quartet dividends
Leicestershire Co-op players recently enjoyed a great day at their local solo & quartet contest at Groby. The players of Leicestershire Co-op Band enjoyed a good day at the office at the recent...
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LGB to celebrate double birthday
LGB Brass is set to celebrate both its 10th & 90th anniversary this year.LGB Brass from the London & Southern Counties will be celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Formed in 1922 by...
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Results: 2012 Flemish Open
Schoonhoven send Euro signal of intent as they claim Flemish Open title. Brass Band Schoonhoven sent a signal of intent to their rivals at the forthcoming European Championships in Rotterdam, as they...
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Bumper turn out for Buxton Contest
The Buxton Contest promises to be a cracker with a bumper field of 35 bands ready for action. A bumper entry of 35 bands will take the stage for the the Buxton Brass Band Festival on Sunday 29th April....
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Poole and Thornton lead John Packer workshop
David Thornton and Richard Poole have just led a brilliant John Packer Workshop Day in Taunton. Close on 100 players made the trip to Queens College, Taunton in Somerset last Saturday to attend the...
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Baker no chicken in Kentucky
Trom star Brett Baker has been been on finger lickin' form in the Colonel's back yard...Trombone star Brett Baker has been revelling in his latest USA tour, after putting in 'finger lickin' tasty...
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New entry requirements for Spring Festival
If you want to get into the Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens this year, then make sure you look for the famous sign...The organisers of the Spring Festival, which this year celebrates its 92nd...
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Olympic commission for Davoren
Composer Tom Davoren to link with RAF for Olympic commission. Composer Tom Davoren has been commissioned by the Royal Air Force to create a new work with an Olympic flavour. 'Return to the White City'...
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Radio: Yorkshire Brass
Plenty of great music from the heartland of Yorkshire with David Hoyle.Yorkshire Brass: Yorkshire Brass is a weekly programme available online every Monday. Email your requests to Follow us on twitter...
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Radio: Sounds of Brass
More brass band music for the banding world to enjoy from Philip Hunt in Cornwall.SOUNDS OF BRASS: BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL, CORNWALL, DEVON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, SOMERSET SOUND,...
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Moore added to Rainford ranks
North West champion Rainford adds a bit Moore to the percussion section.North West First Section champion Rainford has welcomed the addition of Jenny Moore back to the band on percussion, having spent...
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Alchemy mix for National Youth
National Youth Brass Band explores fusion of Indian musical cultureAn ensemble for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain recently took part in a prestigious gala concert at the Queen Elizabeth...
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