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Smithills hit American target
Smithills School Senior Band has announced that they have reached the imposing financial target to enable them to undertake their latest tour to the USA this summer.AmbitiousBy setting themselves the...
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Report & Results: 2014 Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest
There was glorious weather to enjoy as well as plenty of fine brass band playing at the third Newtown (Mid Wales) March & Open Air Contest recently, where large crowds once again lined the streets...
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King to take international role with Geneva Instruments
Geneva Musical Instruments have announced that Professor David King will become their new International Advisory Consultant. Vast experienceSales & Marketing Director Duncan Cartledge told 4BR:...
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Stretford end Whit Friday on a suprise high
There was a welcome return to the contest scene for the Stretford Band at the Whit Friday contests this year.SupportAnd whilst the band couldn’t quite match the success of many of the Whit Friday...
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Garlick takes the baton at Boarshurst
The Boarshurst Silver Band has announced the appointment of James Garlick as their new Musical Director.ForwardAnd talking to 4BR, the former solo trombone at Brighouse & Rastrick and co-founder of...
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Oates fuels Witham Brass progress
Just a year on from their formation, Lincolnshire’s newest brass band, Witham Brass continues to make encouraging progress under the baton of Simon Oates.WelcomeThe band recently welcomed Mary Timms on...
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Fairey set for latest acid trip...
On the back of a highly successful weekend in a sun baked Saddleworth, where they picked up a hefty haul of prize money and silverware before providing a packed audience at Uppermill Civic Hall with a...
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Va Va Vibraphone...
Grab yourself an absolute brilliant bargain this week—just in time to enjoy a summer of perfect percussion practice.FreeOrder this amazing 3 octave brushed aluminium vibraphone before 27th June and...
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Radio: World of Brass
John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass RadioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio Salvation Army...
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EBBA to host second European Youth Championship
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced that it will host the second European Youth Brass Band Contest as part of its 2015 championships in Freiburg, Germany.ValuationEBBA President...
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Marsden look towards next 125 years
Ahead of their forthcoming 125th anniversary concert on 28th June, Marsden Silver Band will be looking to enthuse the next generation of players who will hopefully go on and fills its ranks over coming...
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Brighouse link with Geneva
Geneva Instruments have announced that Yorkshire Area champion Brighouse & Rastrick has signed a 3 year sponsorship agreement with the company.RoleThe news comes hot on the heels of Professional MD...
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EBBA commits to future Challenges
The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has reiterated its commitment to its revamped Challenge Contest, which they hope ‘will help further promote the intrinsic, aesthetic and social values of...
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A quite remarkable man
Friends and colleagues, as well as numerous brass band and choral musicians and organisations, joined the family of the late Robert Mulholland (above left) this week to say farewell and celebrate the...
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Twin boost for Dronfield and Holling
After five and a half successful years under the direction of John Davis, Dronfield Genquip Band has announced the appointed of David Holling as its new Musical Director.Twin boostDavid told 4BR, that...
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Significant changes at Eikanger
Eikanger Bjorsvik has announced a number of significant changes in personnel as they set their sights on maintaining their dominant position as Norway’s leading band.New tromAhead of their new...
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Welsh giants set for charity showcase
The final touches are being put in place by the world’s top two ranked bands for their charity concert at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon.Raise moneyCory and...
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Report & Results: 2014 Bugle Festival
There surely could not have been a better place to be in the banding world than at the 90th West of England Bandsman’s Festival in Bugle on the weekend.Blue skyWith the sun beating down from the clear...
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Report & Results: 2014 Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble
There was a great day of fine performances at the recent Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble competition, held at their impressive band room at Hade Edge.EnjoyedDavid Horsfield, standing in for...
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Yorkshire Youth start Tour with a bang
The Yorkshire Youth Band has given the Tour de France bike race a wonderful musical aperitif start after launching the accompanying ‘Tour de Brass’ series for the world famous event at the Barbican in...
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