Doctors orders!
The Doctor Martin contest opens for entries - with places up for grabs for the big payouts in Middlesbrough.One of the biggest prizes in the brass band contesting calendar is up for grabs once again...
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Regency expansion
Regent Brass set to expand with creation of new B BandRegent Brass is set to expand their organisation next month, with the launch of their new ‘B’ band. Musical Director Alan Duguid told 4BR: "After a...
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Report & Results: 2012 Fife Brass Band Festival
Kingdom Brass lead the way to claim a double at Fife Festival.Kingdom Brass, conducted by Bede Williams recently made it a ‘Double’ Dunfermline triumph as both their senior and ‘B’ bands claimed the...
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New identity for Sabrina
Sabrina Brass becomes Shrewsbury Brass to connect to local roots. One of Shropshire’s well known bands has changed its name. Sabrina Brass Band, which was founded back in the 1970s, has decided to...
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Relay squads ready for Olympic baton race
Five UK bands are getting ready for the Brass the Baton relay race with premier performances. With less than a week to go to the start of UK banding’s ‘Brass the Baton’ initiative, plans have been...
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Report & Results: 2012 Buxton Festival
Despite the rain, there was plenty of great music making to enjoy at Buxton as Bollington head the honours board with wins for Shirebrook, Whitworth Vale & Healey and Parr (St Helens).Music lovers...
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Withington to lead Co-op Euro challenge
Allan Withington set to lead Co-operative Funeralcare in open rehearsal ahead of Euro challenge. Scottish champion Co-operative Funeralcare has announced that it will be led by Allan Withington at the...
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Conway departs Wardle
After eight highly successful years at the helm, Sean Conway makes his departure from Wardle Anderson Brass. After eight highly successful years, Sean Conway has announced his resignation as MD of...
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Halifax taps into untapped resource
A ground breaking community based initiative sees an untapped resource being used to secure a banding future in Halifax.A new community based band in Halifax is starting to make great progress. Local...
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The Weston Super Mare contest has attracted a fine field of entrants. The popular Weston Super Mare own choice contest has attracted a fine field of contenders. The 44th contest will take place at the...
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Advert: Geneva Musical Instruments
Geneva is in Rotterdam to bring the very best deals on the very best instruments.Geneva will have on their stand on display this weekend at the European Brass Band Championships in Rotterdam. On...
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2012 Europeans: Results to your mobile
We will be sending out the 2012 European Championships (Championship Section) results as a FREE text message.Not going this weekend? 4barsrest will we be providing our comprehensive live text coverage...
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This could be Rotterdam...
It doesn't matter if you're in Liverpool or Rome this weekend, you'll get great coverage of the 2012 European Championships here on 4barsest. We'll be bringing you our usual comments on every...
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Spaces up for grabs on Dyke Trombone focus
There are still a few places up for grabs on the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival Trombone Focus Day. So get in touch.4BR has been informed that there are still just a few spaces left to grab on the...
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Double top for Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall Memorial Band take the innovative step of appointing not one, but two new MDs...Lostock Hall Memorial Band has appointed not one, but two new Musical Directors. Innovative In an innovative...
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Thoresby innovate with musical youth
The ever inventive Thoresby Colliery Band has been reaching out to a new audience.Thoresby Band recently performed to a full concert house as special guests of the King Edwin Primary School Choir....
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Matlock adds new faces to the ranks
The Matlock Band has added two new talented performers to their playing ranks.The Matlock Band has continued to build up its ranks with the news of the signing of Zoe Hope and Joshua Noseley. New duo...
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Report & Results: 2012 Otley Mayor’s Challenge
Home town favourites take home the entertainment honours.The 4th Annual Mayor’s Challenge Entertainment Contest was held on Sunday in Otley with Foden’s star flugel player Helen Williams as...
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Tongwynlais stands with the Giants
Tongwynlais to open up on Grand Shield led by their giant of a conductor...Scottish Open champions Tongwynlais Temperance will be holding an open rehearsal on Thursday 10th May ahead of their Grand...
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Gwent looking for entrants
The 7th annual Gwent Music Support Services Solo & Quartet Contest is looking for plenty of entrants.The 7th annual Gwent Music Support Services Solo & Quartet/Ensemble Contest will now take...
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