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Maines connection at Soundhouse Brass
John Maines takes over the baton at Soundhouse Brass4BR has been informed that John Maines has accepted the position of Musical Director of Soundhouse Brass in Plymouth.Short noticeWith former MD David...
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Advert: Wessex Tubas
Wessex Tubas now has a showroom full of brilliant instruments for you to try.You can now come along and try out the brilliant instruments on offer at Wessex Tubas.Impressive rangeWith Wessex Tubas...
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Foresters aim for 21st century target audience
A brand new website should bring Foresters Brass 2000 fans into the 21st century.Foresters Brass 2000 has hit the technological age with the launch of their brand new website.New websiteFans of the...
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New personnel at Dodworth
A welcome returnee sees Dodworth strengthen the ranks.4BR has been informed of a number of personnel changes at the Dodworth Band.ReturnNew commitments mean that second euphonium player Adrian...
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Full Autumn of attractions in the South West
The South West Brass Band Association has announced a full line up of attractions for this coming Autumn. The South West Brass Band Association (SWBBA) has announced a busy Autumn of events.Exmouth to...
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Brighouse announce Geneva tie up
The popular Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest has gained sponsorship with Geneva Instruments.Brighouse Lions has announced that Geneva Instruments have agreed a deal to become the main sponsor of...
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Advert: Band Supplies announces first hot gig
Roger Webster and the star Courtois Trombone ensemble to feature in free concert at Ronnie's Club in Leeds. The first of Band Supplies ‘hot gigs’ in their state of the art new venue, Ronnie’s Club,...
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Advert: John Packer workshop in Cumbria
World renowned tuba star Ewan Easton to lead a fantastic John Packer Brass Band Workshop Day in Cumbria this weekend.There is another fantastic John Packer Brass Band Workshop taking place on Sunday...
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Carlton Main withdraw from English National
Serious illness has prevented Carlton Main Frickley from competing at the forthcoming English National Championships in Birmingham. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has announced its decision to...
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Leyland's lunch with a legend
If you fancy a free lunch with Richard Evans and a great weekend away then all you have to do is to buy the golden ticket! 4BR’s very own ‘Dinner Guest’ feature has provided the Leyland Band with the...
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Highland clangs set for Inverness
A new SBBA initiative looks to promote a new band in Inverness led by a brass and percussion repertoire day later this month.The Scottish Brass Band Association has launched its latest initiative to...
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16 bands set for Morley
16 bands will compete for the cash and glory at the Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest next weekend. 16 bands will compete for the cash and glory at the Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest on the...
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Wardle enjoys Whit Friday success
The talented young players of Wardle Youth Band certainly had a Whit Friday to remember. Wardle Youth Band certainly enjoyed their participation in the recent Whit Friday contests after they claimed...
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Marshfield adds to the ranks
The Marshfield Band has been adding new faces to their ranks.The Marshfield Band, near Bath in Wiltshire, has announced the arrival of a batch of new players.SigningsTwo new back row cornet players...
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Uckfield Concert Brass has just returned from a successful trip to France. Uckfield Concert Brass has just returned from a successful musical trip to France as guests of Just Brass 79. WonderfulThe...
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Fine turn out for New Zealand Championships
There will be a fine turn out of competitors for this year's New Zealand Championships in New Plymouth. 4BR has been informed that entries have now closed for the 2013 New Zealand National Brass Band...
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Swiss announce innovative changes
There will be some significant new changes to the way in which the Swiss National Championships are presented this year. The organisers of the 39th Swiss National Championships, which will take place...
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Porthouse to lead Conservatoire showcase
Ian Porthouse and Tredegar soloists to take lead on iconic works by Goffin and Sparke in showcase of student excellence in Birmingham. The students of the Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band will be...
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Eight bands set for English National test
Eight bands will compete to see who gets to represent England at the European Brass Band Championships in Perth in 2014. Brass Bands England has announced the official line up of bands that will...
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Kilroy to stand for BBE Chairmanship
The highly respected Mike Kilroy has announced his decision to stand for the position of Chairman of Brass Bands England. The highly respected euphonium soloist and adjudicator Mike Kilroy has...
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