2012 National Championships of Great Britain
The Results from 2012 National Championships of Great Britain sponsored sponsored by Geneva Instruments at The Royal Albert Hall, London.The Results from 2012 National Championships of Great Britain...
View ArticleDouble Champions set for TV airwaves
The newly crowned National & British Open Champion, Foden's are to appear on television this evening.4BR has been informed that the newly-crowned National Champions of Great Britain, Foden's will...
View ArticleAdvert: Geneva Instruments
Geneva is proud to have supported such a brilliant contest day at the Royal Albert Hall As principal sponsors of the 2012 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, Geneva Instruments would...
View ArticleRadio: Sunday Bandstand
More great music over the next two weeks with Chris Helme in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.Sunday Bandstand Produced and presented by Chris Helme or further information please see:...
View ArticleRadio: Listen to the Band
Lots of great music to enjoy over the coming weeks with Frank at the BBC.Listen to the Band: 28th November: The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been a vital training ground for some of...
View ArticleThurcroft pick up Hallas
Garry Hallas has added Thurcroft Welfare to his current conducting CV.Thurcroft Welfare Band has announced the appointment of Garry Hallas as their new Musical Director. Impressed A spokesperson Kim...
View ArticleGrimey bolt the door
The full up signs are out for the forthcoming Grimethorpe led Brass & Percussion workshop day.4BR has been informed that due to the huge demand for places, the annual Brass & Percussion...
View ArticleSelkirk ready for cross borders battle
The 12th annual Borders Entertainment Contest has attracted a record entry of 22 bands from across land and sea.The 12th annual Borders Entertainment Contest will make its third visit to Selkirk on...
View ArticleRifles at the ready for McElligott
Over 300 musicians perform a new work at the Albert Hall by Sandhurst MD, Ian McElligott. When Sandhurst MD Ian McElligott was first approached to compose a piece of music for his old army regiment, he...
View ArticleNo kidding: Facts, figures and Foden's at the Nationals
Foden's victory at the Royal Albert Hall threw up a few interesting facts and figures...Foden’s recent double triumph at the Royal Albert Hall has thrown up a few interesting facts and figures 1. The...
View Article4BR National Finals Quiz
Five lucky winners will get their hands on Steven Mead’s ‘Diamonds’ CD after answering our tricky National Finals quiz question.Cedric Vergere, Jonathan Ford, John Murdock, Jon Daw and Iain Chisholm...
View ArticleHow Foden's did the 'Double'
BBC Radio 2 has made Foden's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to. As part of its coverage of The National Championships, BBC Radio 2's Listen to...
View ArticleNew Cowes recruits
The Cowes Concert Band has welcomed a brace of new recruits. The Cowes Concert Band has welcomed two new recruits to its ranks. Returnees Jodi Smith has joined the Isle of Wight band on cornet, whilst...
View ArticleShead to build at Soundhouse
Davis Shead has been appointed as the new MD at Soundhouse Brass in Plymouth. Soundhouse Brass, Plymouth has announced the appointment of David Shead as their new Musical Director. Wealth of experience...
View ArticleWhite van Band
Smithills to go the extra mile with new van sponsor A sponsor partnership which has grown over the past decade between locally based GN Systems Limited and Smithills School Bands will now be going that...
View ArticleSeaman’s mission at Burry Port
The vastly experienced Nigel Seaman will lead Burry Port's mission to claim Welsh League title and future success. Current front runners in the race for the 2013 Welsh League title, Burry Port Town has...
View ArticleHammonds leeds with building apprenticeship
Hammonds Saltaire link with Leeds Building Society for musical apprenticeship scheme.Hammonds Saltaire Band has announced an inventive partnership with the Leeds Building Society, one of the top 10...
View ArticleBates to link with Peebles
Black Dyke horn star Jonathan Bates is to link up with the Peebles Development Band.Peebles Silver Band will be linking up with one of the brass band movement’s most exciting musical talents early next...
View ArticleMarzella magic boost for youngest Lions
Baritone star Katrina Marzella is to work with the youngsters of the Lions Youth Beginner's Band. The youngsters of Lions Youth Beginner Band are to benefit from the skills of baritone star Katrina...
View ArticleReport & Results: 2012 DCBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet
A fine turn out of playing talent in the North East with prizes galore for the competitors. There was an excellent turn out of performers at the recent Durham County Brass Band Association Solo, Duet...
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