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4BR 2014 National Finals Competition
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Musical Instruments for the chance to win a fantastic state of the art Geneva Symphony Cornet.The National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain takes place at the...
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2014 National Championships: Did You Know?
Did you know that Black Dyke will be making their 80th appearance at the National Finals this year?They made their debut back at the very first contest in 1900 and came runner-up off the number 3 draw...
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120 not out for Menai Bridge
120 years of music making in Menai Bridge is to be celebrated next month as over 50 members past and present join forces in a special concert to celebrate the wonderful achievement of Anglesey’s oldest...
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New theme for Brass Factor
The Brass Factor contest founder, Alex Bray, has enlisted the help of composer Dave Collins to come up with a unique theme track for this year’s competition.Short pieceDave (above) who has worked...
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Not quite a teetotal celebration for Royston
With the Royal Albert Hall hosting the 20 top bands in the UK in their battle to decide the title of Champion Band of Great Britain this weekend, there will be a band enjoying success of a different...
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Hard graft pays off for Great Western Youth
Months of hard work certainly gained success for the Great Western Youth Band at the recent Wessex Brass Band Association Youth & Training Band contest.TrophiesTaking the stage without any adult...
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Skipton helped to reach their Zenith
The national vehicle leasing group Zenith Ltd has made a generous donation to Yorkshire based Skipton Brass to help boost the progress they have made since returning to the contesting scene three years...
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Last call for Merthyr rising
Bands from both Wales and England are being reminded that the closing date for entries for the South East Wales Brass Band Association Contest in Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 22nd of November is the...
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2014 National Championships: Did You Know?
Did you know that you have to go back to 1979 for the last time a band drawn number 1 at the National Finals came in the top three?Birmingham School of Music under Roy Curran gave a premiere contest...
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4BR 2014 National Finals Competition
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Musical Instruments for the chance to win a fantastic state of the art Geneva Symphony Cornet.The National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain takes place at the...
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Championship winning deals at Band Supplies
If you want to find the best deals around on new Besson instruments this weekend, then you don’t need to be at the Royal Albert Hall but at Band Supplies. Fantastic dealsFantastic deals are available...
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Trevada to put its feet up in London
Although Trevada Music will not be trading at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend, the company will certainly be enjoying the day - listening for change from the comfort of their own box!ComfortA...
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Warwick generosity helps two great causes
The University of Warwick Music Centre's annual free concert was recently held at Butterworth Hall of Warwick Arts Centre. Generous patronsWith a large audience, various music societies performed after...
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Very last call for Butlins
4BR has been informed that the closing date for entries for the 2015 Butlins Mineworkers Championship has officially passed.Entry packsHowever, contest controller Brian Eggleshaw has informed 4BR that...
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Don't be a victim of brass band identity theft!
If you want to make sure no one ever gets your band’s identity mixed up with anyone else, then there is only one answer: Contact Your Logo Here - now!Protect and projectWe believe that protecting and...
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2014 National Championships of Great Britain
The 2014 National Championships of Great Britain sponsored by Geneva Instruments have been taking place at The Royal Albert Hall, London.Additional comments and thoughts on our twitter...
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Interview with the three National adjudicators
After the announcement of the results, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with the three adjudicators to find out how the 2014 National title was won and lost...
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Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Prof Nicholas Childs on stage at the Royal Albert Hall as he enjoys the double delight of adding the 2014 National title to the recent British Open triumph...
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Entries now open for Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody
Entries are now being welcomed for the 10th Annual Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest which will be held at Pilling Lane Methodist Church, Skelmanthorpe, on Saturday 8th November,...
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Thomas to lead Poulton London masterclass
Huw Thomas, the Musical Director of Leyland Band will lead an open rehearsal with the Poulton-le-Fylde Band on Friday 14th November starting at 8.00pm, open to anyone who wishes to attend.A London...
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