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Registry meeting to be held in Yorkshire
All Yorkshire bands are invited to a special registry meeting in Barnsley on 20th November.4BR has been informed that bands from the Yorkshire Regional Championship area are to be asked to attend a...
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Peace in his time for Chamberlain
The highly respected Whitburn flugel player Jim Chamberlain has announced his retirement from the band.Whitburn has announced the retirement of their highly respected flugel player James Chamberlain....
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EBBA announces new General Secretary
Carsten Hering Nielsen has been appointed as the new General Secretary of EBBA as Berit Handegard take on new Oslo role.The Executive Committee of the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has...
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Increase in quality at Brass in Concert
The changes are being made at Brass in Concert this weekend - from increased prize money to new look stand banners.Brass in Concert has announced that the Banks Group has become a major sponsor for the...
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scaba forum to discuss registry issues
An open forum event is to be held by the Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association this weekend. The Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association (scaba) is to hold an open forum for member bands to...
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2012 Brass in Concert Championship - Editor's Preview
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the action at The Sage Gateshead4BR Editor Iwan Fox gives a personal preview of the start of a new era at the Brass in Concert Championships at The Sage Gateshead...
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Northern Open - Coverage
On-going coverage throughout the day of the Northern Open ChampionshipsLee Skipsey from City of Bradford receives the winning trophies from sponsors Brian & Jennifer HalliwellChampionship Section:...
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Results: 2012 Northern Open
Full Results from the Northern OpenOldham (Lees) team receive their trophies from sponsors Brian & Jennifer HalliwellAll Sections 1st - Trophy and £400 2nd - Trophy and £200 3rd - Trophy and...
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Results: 2012 Brass in Concert Championship
The results from the 2012 Brass in Concert Championship held at The Sage in Gateshead.Results Adjudicators: Paul Cosh & Luc Vertommen (Music-Quality of Performance) Andrew Duncan (Programme...
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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with event organisers
4BR Editor Iwan Fox in conversation with Brass in Concert event organisers prior to a note being blown at The Sage.4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Trevor Caffull and John Woods enjoying a last...
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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Austin Davies
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory Band Manager Austin Davies4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory Band Manager Austin Davies at the conclusion of the Brass in Concert Championship. Austin talks the band's...
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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Les Neish
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Best Soloist adjudicator Les Neish4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Best Soloist adjudicator Les Neish at the conclusion of the 2012 Brass in Concert Championship. Les talks...
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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Paul Cosh
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Quality of Music adjudicator Paul Cosh 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Quality of Music adjudicator Paul Cosh at the conclusion of the 2012 Brass in Concert Championships at...
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Report & Results: 2012 Brass in Concert Championship
Cory become the undisputed Brass in Concert Champions with an everlasting programme of quality under Philip HarperThe new era at Cory has claimed its first piece of major silverware as Philip Harper...
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Report & Results: 2012 Gloucestershire BBA Test Piece & March
Hyde seek further victories to round off season as they claim Gloucestershire title with a combination of Dances & Arias.There was an excellent turn out of both bands and spectators at the...
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2012 Brass in Concert: Interview with Andy Duncan
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Programme Content adjudicator Andy Duncan.4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Programme Content adjudicator Andy Duncan to find out his views and opinions on the way the bands at...
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Salford appointment for Childs
Dr Robert Childs has confirmed his appointment to a new role at the University of Salford.Dr Robert Childs accepts new appointment from the University of Salford.New role Further to Dr Robert Childs’...
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Death of Martyn Rice
4BR has been informed of the death of former Newham cornet player Martyn Rice. 4BR has been informed of the death of Martyn Rice, aged 71, at his home close to Perpignon in France. Proud A proud...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
A world banding round up to start off the New Year from Frank at the BBC.Listen to the Band 2nd January: In a specially extended programme Frank Renton looks back at some 2012 banding highlights. These...
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New arrivals at Rainford
Two new arrivals land on the Rainford doorstep after recent Northern Open. The Rainford Band has announced the signing of ex YBS and Fairey horn player Tracey Daniel. New arrivals Tracey will be...
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