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Scotland announces Euro composers
Two new works from Rory Boyle and Josiah Walters will test the bands in Perth in 2014. The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced the brace of composers who have been commissioned to write the...
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Advert: Band Supplies
Band Supplies will be at the Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest on Saturday - so why not come along and see what we have to offer!Band Supplies will be taking our trade stand along to the Foden’s...
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Double trophies up for grabs!
If you can get along to the Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest this Saturday you can get your picture taken with the two most famous banding trophies in the world. There is sure to be a brilliant...
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Report & Results: 2012 Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet
A fabulous day is had by over 180 competitors at the Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest in Sandbach.With the gleaming sentinels of the National Trophy and the British Open Shield sitting proudly...
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No alternative see Midlands comply to new registry
The Midlands Regional Committee to write to Kapitol with their many concerns as they sign up to run 2013 Area under new registry rules.The Midlands Regional Committee will be contacting Kapitol...
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Report & Results: 2012 Siddis Brass
Allan Withington keeps Stavanger on track to claim Siddis Entertainment title for first time since 2004. Allan Withington’s remarkable run of major contesting success continued at the Siddis Brass...
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Kapitol counter 'rumours' with registry detail
No registration fees on individual players and fee structures in line with current charges for bands as Kapitol reveals registry details. Kapitol Promotions has countered what they call ‘unfounded...
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Results: 2012 US Open
Fountain City retain their US Open title.Full Results: Further details to follow 1. Fountain City Brass Band 2. Brass Band of Central Florida 3. Dublin Silver Band 4. Chicago Brass Band 5. Prairie...
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Death of great Welsh sop star
The death has been announced of one of the great Welsh soprano players, Hayden Stredwick.4BR has been informed of the death of Hayden Stredwick, regarded as one of the finest soprano cornet players...
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British Open in full support of new BBP Registry
The British Open has come out in full support of the new Brass Band Players Registry.The British Open has come out in full support of the new Brass Band Players Registry and its plans to introduce an...
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Report & Results: 2012 Scottish Borders BBA
A final taste of the 2012 Olympic spirit helps Coalburn Silver to top the podium at Selkrik.The Coalburn Band claimed the Scottish Borders BBA honours in Selkirk at the weekend, with a victory that had...
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Report & Results: 2012 SWBBA Torquay
Camborne leads the way in Torquay with section prizes for Lympstone, Bodmin, Launceston and host of brilliant youth bands.There was an excellent day of high quality contesting on show at the Riviera...
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Hatfield disqualified from Bolsover Contest
The Hatfield Band has been disqualified from their second place finish at the Bolsover Festival of Brass contest following the completion of Council investigation. The Hatfield Band has been...
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Two new faces at East Riding
A new bumper up and Eb tuba join the East Riding ranks.The East Riding of Yorkshire Band has welcomed two new players to their ranks.Cornet and tuba Elizabeth Hartley joins as the new assistant...
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New brace at BTM
Two new signings for BTM as they prepare for Welsh League challenge.The BTM Band has welcomed a brace of new players ahead of their end of season Welsh League challenge at the SEWBBA Blaenavon contest...
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Salamander celebrations at Lanner
An inventive choice of own choice test piece leads to success for Lanner & District.Members of the Lanner & District Silver Band are still celebrating following their recent success at the...
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I saw, she saw on the seashell shore for VBS Poynton
YBS Poynton help raise funds for the remarkable Seashell Trust. The Vernon Building Society Poynton Band recently held a concert with a difference in aid of the Seashell TrustCharity The band helped...
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Morgan warns of selling off the family silver
BBE Chairman Robert Morgan MBE, issues strongly worded response to Kapitol's latest proposals for a new Brass Band Players Registry. Brass Bands England Chairman Robert Morgan MBE has given a strongly...
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Report & Results: 2012 Danish National Championship
Lyngby Taarbaek heads to Oslo as they retain Danish National title. Lyngby Taarbaek Band has booked its place in the starting line up for the 2013 European Brass Band Championships in Oslo after...
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Dobson ends on Launceston high
Dave Dobson ends his six year tenure at Launceston Town Band on a contest high.4BR has been informed that the highly successful 6 year musical partnership between MD Dave Dobson and Launceston Town...
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