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Legal action to be taken against contest organisers
4BR has been informed that there is to be one final effort from a competing band at the ill fated International Brass Band Competition held in Leuven in Belgium in 2012 to try and get outstanding...
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Wardle youth enjoy Skegness experience
The Wardle Academy Junior and Youth bands had a highly successful and enjoyable time of it at the recent Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness.First prizeThe Junior Band, conducted by Gwen...
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PRS will take action on illegal recordings
The Performing Rights Society for Music has informed 4BR that they will take action against any individual who uses social media platforms to illegally broadcast brass band performances.AwarePRS for...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/ÂwobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact:...
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Garforth revived after 4BR spotlight
After their story was highlighted on 4BR which showed the ‘never say die’ attitude of Garforth Brass, the Yorkshire band has reported that their well publicised desire to work towards a long term...
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Death of Jaguar stalwart
The Jaguar Land Rover Band has sadly announced the passing of one of their long servicing members and supporters, Dave Bartle.Sadly missedA spokesperson told 4BR: "Dave was a former Chairman and active...
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New MD at Hatherleigh Silver
Hatherleigh Silver Band has announced the appointment of Tom Griffin BMus (hons), a professional musician with the Band of HM Royal Marines, as their new Musical Director.HappyChairman Robert Barkwell...
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Entries required for Holme Valley
The popular Holme Valley Contest is set to take place on Sunday 6th April in Holmfirth Civic Hall.PlacesThere are still a number of places up for grabs with the contest open to all bands. Entries are...
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Holdgate's helping hand for Lofthouse
The experienced Kevin Holdgate, trombonist with the James Shepherd Versatile Brass has agreed to step in at short notice to direct Lofthouse 2000 Brass at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in...
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Derwent help for African initiative
At a recent recording session for a new Christmas CD, Derwent Brass took the opportunity of recording a new march, entitled, ‘M-Lisada’, written by Jim Trott, trustee and founder of Brass for Africa....
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Alder Valley generosity helps local hospice
The hard work and generosity of the players of Alder Valley Brass has enabled the London & Southern Counties Area Championship Section band to present a cheque for £1000 to the Phyllis Tuckwell...
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Staffs welcome new quartet
The Staffordshire Band has announced the signing of four new players. Beccy Heath joins on solo cornet, whilst Izzy Rutherford comes in on flugel. Ricky Shaw will step in on Bb Bass with Lee Gilbert...
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BTM welcome Co-op dividend
A successful application to the Co-operative Community Fund by the BTM Band Society has resulted in the presentation of a significant grant presented to the band. GrantThe grant will go towards music,...
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New double Bond issue at Tongwynlais
Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance has announced the appointment of are Christopher Bond as their new Resident Conductor. Conductor and ComposerBalancing his new duties with his role as Musical...
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Change of date for All England Masters
The All England Masters International Championship has announced that due to the European elections the sate of this year’s contest has been put back by one week from Sunday 25th May to Sunday 1st...
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Brilliant second hand deals at John Packer
Did you know that selling an instrument to a shop or part exchanging gives you the worst financial return? Great way to goSelling privately is most cost effective, but if you want to engage the...
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RNCM Festival highlights on Radio 3
BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting highlights from Sunday's RNCM Festival of Brass next week. Trio to be featuredThe MC for the Festival, Simone Rebello, announced during the day long event that...
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Now you see it....
A rather cruel piece of vandalism will not be stopping Emma Philpot, a member of Great Yarmouth Brass from completing a charity cycle ride from London to Paris in May in aid of Breast Cancer Care...
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2014 Action Research details announced
Eleven bands will compete at Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Sunday 9th February in a bid to be to be crowned the 2014 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Champions of Great Britain.Defending...
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Smithills marathon edges closer to USA
The 52 strong Smithills School Senior Band under MD Chris Wormald have just completed their latest 10 hour, non-stop sponsored rehearsal as part of their ongoing fundraising for their latest American...
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