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Advert: Band Supplies
With the Regional contests under a month away, Brass Supplies have a great range of professional level brass instruments in stock which could just do the job for your appearance at The Regionals next...
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Wales sing when they are losing...
There may well be an enormous roar to accompany a Welsh win in Dublin on Saturday as the nation's rugby stars battle against Ireland in the Six Nations Rugby international, but in Cardiff, an equally...
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Norwegians streaming Nationals
The Norwegian Music Federation is proudly showing off its brass banding culture this weekend, by streaming the action from Bergen over the web.Elite heavyweightsViewers will be able to watch later...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of...
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BBE confirms English route into Europe
4BR has been informed that the qualification process for bands to represent England at future European Brass Band Championships has been agreed. MeetingFollowing a recent meeting between Brass Bands...
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Hard work pays off at Great Western
All the hours of practice proved more than worthwhile for the Great Western Youth Band at the recent Wessex BBA Youth/Training Band Contest.Thirty seven on stage The 37 strong ensemble which took to...
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Kiernan to bid Johnstone farewell
4BR has been informed by Johnstone Silver that Musical Director, trombonist, Paul Kiernan is to leave his post after next month's Scottish Championships in Perth to focus on his playing career.Three...
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BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Finalists announced
David Gillson, Grant Jameson, Matilda Lloyd and Ryan Watkins will compete in the final of the 2014 BBC Radio Young Brass Award at Media City in Salford next month.TalentedThe talented quartet were...
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Results: 2014 Norwegian National Championship
Full Results:Elite Division:Adjudicators:Set Work: Ian Porthouse, Ivan Meylemans, Stig NordhagenOwn Choice: Thomas Begianz, Bryan Allen, Yngve SlettholmSet Work/Own Choice = Total1. Eikanger-Bjørsvik...
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Results: 2014 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment
Welsh banding continued its unstoppable domination of the UK banding scene when Seindorf Beaumaris Youth became the latest outfit from the Principality to take a National title after they were crowned...
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Advert: Centre Stage Percussion
Centre Stage Percussion has just launched its brand new website, as Managing Director Martin Gernon looks to create the same market leading impression on the banding world he has done with his highly...
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Unison adds a quartet in time for Perth
Unison Kinneil Band has announced the arrival of four new players ahead of their First Section appearance in Perth next month.Cornet, bass, percussionKatie Ankers from Kilmarnock Concert Brass takes...
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St Dennis welcomes ex Grimethorpe stalwart
After an excellent start to 2014, the St Dennis Band has captured one of the most experienced percussion players in the business.Dyke, Brighouse & GrimethorpeMark Arnold joins the St Dennis...
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2014 North Wales BBA Solo & Duet Contest
Stan and Christine Lippeatt had a terrific day at the weekend as they judged 135 different performances of various ages at The Galeri.On behalf of the organisers, Pedr Roberts told 4BR that the number...
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Time to get your entries in for Bugle
4BR has been informed that entries are now being taken for this year's West of England Bandsman’s Festival with full details on the Festival website.This year the Forms will only available through the...
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Bates inspires Norfolk Wherry's Postcards
Norfolk Wherry Brass were delighted to welcome Jonny Bates, PrincipalTenor Horn player for Black Dyke, for a workshop ahead of the area contest in March over the weekend.Wilby's PostcardsJonny put the...
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Awards keep coming and coming and coming at Coalburn
Coalburn Silver and Bronze Bands held its annual awards night in early February with plenty to celebrate.The night was a celebration of the year past and was attended by 150 band members, supporters...
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Quintet of Area works at Metro Uni
Manchester Metropolitan University’s Crewe Campus will host a bit of a musical first for brass band lovers on Saturday 1st March. Five worksFive bands will be showcased performing the Area Championship...
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Ryan gets gigs at Smithills
Following a highly successful month of working with the brass players at Smithills School, Assistant Headteacher Chris Wormald has confirmed the appointment of former pupil and Hull University graduate...
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Foden's set to deliver free coaching
Principal players from Foden's Band under conductor David Hirst will hold be holding a free training day at the Henry Fanshaw School in Dronfield on 22nd March.Grade 4 and aboveThe event in partnership...
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