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Open champions set for student musical link
British Open champion Tredegar will be taking part in an innovative concert promotion on Friday 21st March as part of their band in residence programme with Birmingham Conservatoire.Major worksAs part...
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EBBA sends brand new Muckle Flugga to European bands
With just over a month to go before many of the world’s top bands battle for the honour of being crowned ‘Champion of Europe’ in Perth, players and conductors are to be faced with starting work on a...
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Line ups announced for Spring Festival
The list of runners and riders who will take part in the 94th British Open Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday 26th April have been announced.Tickets will be available on the...
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Barringer in major departure from Bournemouth
Major Dave Barringer has informed 4BR that he will stand down as MD of Bournemouth Concert Brass after their appearance together at the forthcoming British Open Spring Festival contest in...
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Wych way now for Besses?
Besses o’ th’ Barn Band has announced that they have mutually parted company with Musical Director Alan Wycherley. ThanksA spokesperson told 4BR: "We would like to publicly thank Alan for his work as...
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New drum kit & hardware package from Centre Stage
Centre Stage Percussion has launched its incredible drum kit and hardware package.IncredibleThe signature six piece drum kit, made from superb 7 ply birch, for an incredibly deep and warm sound, has...
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33 soloists set for European challenge
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and Scottish Brass Band Association have announced that 33 soloists from twelve nations will compete in the 6th European Soloist Competition in Perth between...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio21st March:King Cotton J.P Sousa Brighouse & Rastrick Conductor: Allan WithingtonThe Merry Wives of Windsor Otto Nicolai Foden’s Conductor: Michael FowlesDance of the Goblins...
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Death of Ron Massey
As first reported in British Bandsman magazine, the death has been reported of the highly respected journalist and features editor Ron Massey. He was aged 90.OutstandingIn addition to his outstanding...
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Ivor Barnett funeral arrangements announced
4BR has been informed that the funeral of the highly respected conductor Ivor Barnett will take place on Tuesday 1st April 2014. The burial will take place at 11.00am at Mile End Cemetery in Coleford...
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Denton look for new MD
Denton Brass has announced the departure of Marcus Jones as Musical Director, due to work and family commitments. MissedBand Chairman Paul Keogh told 4BR: "Although Marcus had only been with the band a...
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Neish inspires Salford students
The University of Salford recently welcomed tuba star Les Neish to perform a recital at Peel Hall.Les performed a series of solos with accompanist John Wilson before taking the opportunity to offer...
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East Riding celebrates Cheltenham success
The East Riding of Yorkshire Band has been celebrating their recent success at the North of England Championships in Darlington, where they claimed the Third Section Regional title under MD Ian...
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EBBA announces Challenge Section line up
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and Scottish Brass Band Association have announced the line-up for the new Challenge Section of the 2014 European Brass Band Championship.New eventReplacing...
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Amersham celebrates promotion
The Amersham Band is still celebrating their promotion to the Second Section following their solid sixth place finish at the recent London & Southern Counties Area contest in Stevenage.Although the...
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New MD at Soundhouse Brass
Soundhouse Brass has announced the appointment of Lee Clayson as their new Musical Director.Great newsUnfortunately, the band was unable to enter the recent West of England regional contest due to the...
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New contest set for mining centre
Enquiries are invited from bands wishing to participate in the inaugural contest at the Cortonwood Mining Memorial Gardens on Sunday, 13th July 2014.Lower sectionsThe Cortonwood Brass Band Festival...
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Foden's set to take lead at Beulah
Members of the Foden’s Band will be visiting Beulah Brass on 12th April to lead one of their eagerly anticipated coaching days.Looking forwardEvent organiser Mary Wallace told 4BR: "Everyone at Beulah...
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Morley announces judging team
The Morley & District Lions have announced that the experienced adjudication team of Alan Morrison and Alan Holdsworth will be the men in the box at their forthcoming event on Sunday 15th...
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BBE opens doors at Parliament
Members of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Bands recently met up with leading figures of Brass Bands England at Portcullis House in Westminster.MPs and BBEThe meeting was chaired by Angela...
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