MBE for Snowdown stalwart
The Snowdown Band is celebrating the news of an MBE for their stalwart tuba player Stanley Partner. The Snowdown Band in Kent has been celebrating the news that their Eb tuba player Stanley Partner BEM...
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Salisbury make progress
The Salisbury City Band continues to make great musical progress. The Salisbury City Band continues to make excellent progress under the baton of MD Roger Allsopp, and recently performed at Salisbury...
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4BR Quiz: June Quiz winner
One lucky young player will be getting their hands on the new Mirage tenor horn from Dawsons. We had a great response to our latest 4BR quiz, with one lucky winner getting their hands on a brilliant...
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Rainford claim new brace
A brace of new players will boost Rainford's ranks ahead of Cheltenham.The Rainford Band has announced the signing of a brace of new players as they start looking forward to their preparations for the...
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Life begins at 40 for Redbridge
Redbridge Brass set to celebrate reaching a 40th anniversary milestone. Redbridge Brass is putting the final touches to its preparations to celebrate its 40th anniversary next month. Major contests...
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Whit Friday according to the Daily Telegraph
The journalist who claimed the Iraq documents were sexed up has been out and about on Whit Friday. If you have ever wondered what Daily Telegraph readers may read about the Whit Friday contests, then...
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New secretary for NABBC
Catherine Anderton takes on new role for National Association of Brass Band Conductors. The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has announced the appointment of its new National Secretary,...
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SBBA lead in Gorbals initiative
The Scottish Brass Band Association is leading the way with a ground breaking youth band initiative in the heart of Glasgow. The Scottish Brass Band Association will be playing a leading role in the...
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Test Valley Brass the Baton
The youngsters of Test Valley Brass have played their part in the Brass the Baton relays. The young players of Test Valley Brass have played their part in the ‘Brass the Baton’ relay, when they...
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Evans to lead Summer School
Richard Evans is set to lead Brass Band Summer School in Framlingham. 4BR has been informed that plans are well advanced for the 2012 Brass Band Summer School, which this year takes place in the...
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Report & Results: 2012 Kirkby Lonsdale Contest
Tarleton come out on top at Kirkby Lonsdale.The 25th annual Kirkby Lonsdale Contest was held on Sunday 17th June, where the crowds enjoyed the music on a warm day as the bands marched down the town’s...
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Ruston takes reins at Wellington
The experienced Wayne Ruston takes over the helm at Wellington (Telford) Band. The Wellington (Telford) Band has announced the appointment of the experienced Wayne Ruston as their new MD. Delighted The...
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Pershore set for Midsummer Brass
Pershore Midsummer Brass – at the Heart of the Community!Pershore Midsummer Brass has reiterated its commitment to bring brass band music to the notice of its local community by spotlighting the...
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Butlins announce first £10,000 top prize
The 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Champion will walk away with a cool 10 grand, as organisers announce huge hikes in prize money. The banding world’s first ever £10,000 first prize will be on offer at the...
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Debut triumph for Lanner youngsters
The talented young players of Lanner Brass Academy enjoyed a great debut performance at the recent Bugle Contest - led by 8 year old Siana Rouse.The Lanner Brass Academy, formed in 2010, took part in...
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Baker's web launch
Trombone star Brett Baker has launched his new website.Trombone star Brett Baker has announced the launch of his brand new website. New features In addition to new features, including a section...
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East London to unearth lost Ireland work
A long lost gem of John Ireland is to be heard again this weekend in London in a major retrospective of the composer's work. East London Brass will be unearthing a lost treasure of John Ireland...
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Later start for English Nationals
The English National Championship will now start at 10.30am to help with travel arrangements.Due to the anticipated traffic problems surrounding the appearance of the Olympic Torch relay near to the...
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2012 English Nationals: Results to your mobile
We will be sending out the 2012 English National Championship results as a FREE text message.Not going this weekend? 4barsrest will we be providing our comprehensive live text coverage of the event,...
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On a wing and a prayer for Foresters Brass
This is a Brass the Baton relay like no other...A bird of prey will take centre stage at a 'Brass the Baton' relay event this weekend. Leicester based Foresters Brass 2000 will be playing their part in...
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